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2021 College Football Preseason Coaches Poll

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August 10th, 2021 by admin

The USA Today Amway Preseason Coaches Poll was released on Tuesday. The Top 25 Rankings are the first major poll to be released ahead of the 2021 season. Both Iowa State and Iowa make an appearance in the poll, ISU at #8 and Iowa at #18.

  1. Alabama (63)
  2. Clemson
  3. Oklahoma (2)
  4. Ohio State
  5. Georgia
  6. Texas A&M
  7. Notre Dame
  8. Iowa State
  9. North Carolina
  10. Cincinnati
  11. Florida
  12. Oregon
  13. LSU
  14. USC
  15. Wisconsin
  16. Miami (FL)
  17. Indiana
  18. Iowa
  19. Texas
  20. Penn State
  21. Washington
  22. Oklahoma State
  23. Louisiana
  24. Coastal Carolina
  25. Ole Miss

Others receiving votes: Utah 145; Northwestern 120; Arizona State 90; Auburn 84; Liberty 68; Brigham Young 53; Texas Christian 48; Michigan 30; Central Florida 29; NC State 27; Boise State 27; Kentucky 20; San Jose State 18; Army 13; Virginia Tech 9; Missouri 8; UCLA 7; Tulsa 6; Pittsburgh 6; Boston College 6; Houston 5; Ball State 5; West Virginia 4; Southern Methodist 4; Appalachian State 4; UAB 3; Arkansas 3; Nevada 2; Mississippi State 2; Air Force 2; Stanford 1; Marshall 1; Florida State 1; California 1.

SHIFT ATL Farm to Table Pianopalooza event totals over $20,000 and spurs 2022 date announcement

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August 10th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

August 10, 2021, Atlantic, IA – Officials with SHIFT ATL, Tuesday, announced that their Farm to Table Dinner/Pianopalooza dueling pianos event held July 17th, helped raise over $20,000 for the nonprofit organization to utilize in finishing their inaugural project, The Telegraph building.

SHIFT ATL board member Jessie Shiels says “We cannot say THANK YOU enough to all of our sponsors, vendors and community members that helped make this event a huge success for our organization.  Without the community support and excitement for what we are working so hard to create in Atlantic, SHIFT ATL would not exist. We are grateful to continue carrying out our mission and ensuring Atlantic is a place everyone wants to live, play and work for years to come.”

The group was also excited to share a “save the date” for 2022.  Shiels says “We were overwhelmed with the positive comments and (friendly) demands that this be an annual event, most of which came before this year’s event was even over! What spurred us to get started on securing next year’s date was Jeremiah Thompson finding us the very next day and writing a check to hold his table for the 2022 event. After that, we got to work immediately on locking in the entertainment and date for 2022… We hope to see you all on July 16th next year for some more Pianopalooza
dueling pianos, dinner, drinks and fun.

“We also heard your requests and we have added an extra hour of the dueling pianos. SHIFT Network members will get first shot at purchasing tickets and tables next year as well as getting their discount, so if you have yet to join, now is the time!,” she added. In addition to planning next year’s fundraising event, SHIFT ATL is gearing up to announce their annual Turkey Trot, which will be held on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 25, 2021. Follow their Facebook page, @shiftatl or check back on their website at shiftatl.org/turkeytrot for more information to come.

Because of the success of their fundraiser, construction has been full steam ahead at the Telegraph building, with only a couple of weeks of work remaining before the AirBnB space is complete and ready to use. SHIFT ATL will hold their September SHIFT Network meeting for members in the new space, the second story of The Telegraph building at 14 E 4th Street. This meeting will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:00. You must be a SHIFT Network member to attend.

If you would like to join, you can do so at shiftatl.org/join and select “SHIFT Network” dues at checkout, contact a board member or message on Facebook. You can also show up that evening and pay your dues at the door, which are $25/quarter. This meeting will allow SHIFT Network members to get the first look at the space, ask questions, and then hear other programming and project updates from SHIFT ATL as well as hear ideas from members.

To learn more about each project, to donate or to get involved, contact shiftatlantic@gmail.com, visit the website shiftatl.org or Facebook page, @shiftatl.

VICKI SALAZAR, 72, of Harlan (Memorial Svc. 8/14/21)

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August 10th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

VICKI SALAZAR, 72, of Harlan, died Monday, Aug. 9th, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. A Memorial service for VICKI SALAZAR will be held 2-p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14th, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Aug. 13th, from 5-until 7-p.m.

Burial is in the Jacksonville Cemetery.

VICKI SALAZAR is survived by:

Her husband – Manny Salazar, of Harlan.

Her brothers – Ken (Patsy) Hoogensen, of West Des Moines, and Bob (Judy) Hoogensen, of Harlan.

Her sister – Linda (Michael) Jennings, of Indianola.

Her sister-in-law: Faye Pollack, of Long Beach, CA.

Unoccupied vehicle pulled from Clear Lake had been submerged for years

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August 10th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Authorities are trying to track down the owner of an unoccupied vehicle that was pulled out of Clear Lake Monday afternoon. According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s office, a fisherman discovered the vehicle near a Clear Lake boat ramp, submerged in about nine feet of water. A dive team brought the vehicle to shore. All the windows were closed, the vehicle was unoccupied and it was likely underwater for several years according to investigators. The sheriff’s office says there’s no indication the vehicle is linked to foul play or ongoing investigations in the area.

Authorities aren’t sharing the exact type of vehicle that was submerged in Clear Lake, but have indicated it is a model from the 1980s.

IHSBCA 2021 All-State Baseball Teams

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August 10th, 2021 by admin

Public Hearing in Adair County on Budget Amendment

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August 10th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A public hearing will be held 9:15-a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 11th) in Greenfield, with regard to a Fiscal Year 2022 Adair County Budget Amendment. The hearing is part of the Adair County Board of Supervisor’s meeting that begins at 9-a.m. in the Adair County Courthouse Courtroom**. The Budget amendment does NOT call for an increase in taxes. Adair County Auditor Mandy Berg explained last month, the amendment is with regard to money that had been bonded for the Sheriff’s and Recorder’s Office, but that was not spent in FY2021. The money has to go back in, hence the need for the Public Hearing to adjust the budget. Following the hearing, the Board will act on passing a Resolution approving the Budget Amendment.

In other business, the Board will act on an FY22 Appropriations Resolution, and receive information from representatives with Avatara, with regard to discussion on Information Technology.

(**The meeting may also be attended by calling (605)-313-6157, and using access code 526272#.)

Cass County Board of Supervisors news

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August 10th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken says work on the Olive Street and Boston Road bridge replacement projects continues. Tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, he says they’ll be pouring the concrete deck for the Olive Street Bridge and then allowing that to cure.

(Next week they’ll begin pouring the Boston Road bridge decking next Tuesday)

He said also, work on a box culvert project for Indian Creek Road north of Highway 6 continues. Old beams off the old bridge at that site will be repurposed, according to Wolken. They were being moved Tuesday to a site just north of Griswold, with the intent to use them as bridge beams for the Seattle Road Project. Another project that begins Wednesday, is with regard to a box culvert on Victoria Road.

(A grading and box culvert project is set to begin Wednesday (Aug. 11th), on Victoria Road/G-61, on the Cass-Adair line.)

The road is expected to re-open no later than Oct. 15th. In other business, the Cass County Board of Supervisors voted appoint Mary Robinson to the Cass County Board of Health, for the remainder of the term ending Dec. 31, 2023. And, they voted to re-appoint Kip Harris to serve on the County Compensation Board (representing the Supervisors). One position is left to fill on the Compensation Board. The Board meets once annually. There were no candidates who expressed interest in serving on the County Board for Condemnation in Eminent Domain proceedings. Persons interested much live in and own property in, Cass County. There was no action taken on filling the County Conservation Board opening, and the position remains open. The term ends Dec. 31, 2022.

The Board also discussed how funds the County received from the American Rescue Plan for COVID recovery, could be used. Board Chair Steve Baier said their booth at the Cass County Fair received suggestions. Unfortunately, the rules don’t allow for the way most people want the funds to be used.

Supervisor Mark O’Brien said another idea was to enhance our local and community food systems to enhance our self sufficiency. It came from the Healthy Cass Organization.

Board Chair Steve Baier says as someone with experience in selling beef to meat lockers, he understands the difficulty producers have in getting their product to market.

But he said the question remains, how does a producer find a market when the lockers are full and keep the food supply flowing smoothly. In the meantime, the Board is still seeking suggestions for ARP funding. Contact your local Supervisor or attend one of their weekly meetings in the Cass County Courthouse Supervisors’ Board Room.

Hawkeye volleyball set to make two appearances on BTN in 2021

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August 10th, 2021 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Big Ten Network announced on Monday that two University of Iowa volleyball matches will be televised live on BTN in 2021.

The Hawkeyes will open their Big Ten season on BTN against Illinois on Sept. 22. The match is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m, CT.

Iowa’s road contest against Wisconsin on Oct. 6, will also be televised live on BTN beginning at 6 p.m. CT.

In total BTN and ESPN combine to air 54 conference matches beginning with Baylor vs. Minnesota on Aug. 27, on ESPNU.

In the coming weeks, additional matches are expected to be assigned to both Big Ten Network and Big Ten Network+, a subscription service for non-televised live events. Sport-specific packages are available for fans only interested in viewing volleyball events. For details and subscription information, please visit btnplus.com.

The Hawkeyes open the 2021 season on the road against Duke and Coastal Carolina on Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., respectively, in the Coastal Carolina Invitational.  A complete schedule is available at hawkeyesports.com.

Cardinals place Kim on 10-day Injured List, activate Ponce de Leone

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August 10th, 2021 by admin

ST. LOUIS, MO., August 9, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that they have placed left-handed pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (left elbow inflammation) on the 10-day Injured List, retroactive to August 8, and activated right-handed pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon (right shoulder) from the 10-day Injured List.

Kim, who is second on the team in games started (19) and innings pitched (91.0), has posted a 6-6 mark and 3.36 ERA in his second season in the majors.

Ponce de Leon, who last pitched for the Cardinals on June 22, made four injury rehab outings between Memphis (AAA) and Springfield (AA).  He worked 1.2 innings in relief on August 3 for Springfield in his most recent outing.

Ponce de Leon has made 17 appearances for the Cardinals in 2021, including two starts in April.  He has compiled a 1-1 mark and two saves in 24.1 innings of work.

Kim missed time on the Injured List twice previously this season with back related ailments.  He is among seven Cardinals starting pitchers to have spent time on the Injured List this season, joining Dakota Hudson, Miles Mikolas, Jack Flaherty, Carlos Martínez, Adam Wainwright and Ponce de Leon.

Individual tournament added for Iowa high school bowling postseason

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August 10th, 2021 by admin

(IHSAA) Starting in the 2021-22 season, the state meet and state qualifying meets will feature both team and individual tournaments. Team events will feature baker games, then a bracketed format at the state meet. Individual tournaments will be three games, including a bracket for the top eight individuals at the state meet. Details on host sites, qualifiers, and games will be provided by the IHSAA and IGHSAU before the start of the 2021-22 season.

Bowling classifications for boys and girls have also been changed to move the largest 32 programs by enrollment to Class 3A, the next largest 32 programs to Class 2A, and the remaining teams to Class 1A.