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2021 All Hawkeye Ten Conference Softball Teams

Sports

July 24th, 2021 by admin

2021 HAWKEYE 10 ALL CONFERENCE SOFTBALL TEAMS
FIRST TEAM
1 Gracie Hagle** Creston 11 SS
2 Alyssa Derby** Atlantic 12 CF
3 Olivia Engler** Atlantic 12 P
4 Emily Brouse** Harlan 12 P/1st
5 Jordan Schwabe** Kuemper 11 C
6 Haley Bach** Lewis Central 12 SS
7 Madison Botos Atlantic 12 CF
8 Nevaeh Randall Creston 10 3B
9 Kennedy Goergen Atlantic 12 P/1B
10 Alexis Narmi St. Albert 9 P
11 Tianna Kasperbauer Harlan 11 2B/P
12 Julia Schechinger Harlan 12 CF
13 Kiana Schulz Denison Schleswig 9 DH/C
14 Kenzie Schon Kuemper 11 1B
15 Coryl Matheny Glenwood 11 SS
16 Taylor Elam Lewis Central 12 C
2ND TEAM
1 Jada Jensen Atlantic 10 3B
2 Madison Schumacher Harlan 12 C
3 Keely Coen Creston 10 P
4 Peyton Rice Creston 12 C
5 Caroline Pellett Atlantic 12 SS
6 Hailey Ostrander Kuemper 11 LF
7 Avery Heller Lewis Central 10 RF
8 Emmy Allbaugh Clarinda 10 2nd
9 Kennedy Marten Denison Schleswig 12 RF
10 Morgan Driskell Creston 11 RF
11 Alexa McCunn Red Oak 12 2B
12 Sidda Rodewald Shenandoah 12 SS
13 Lauren Nicholas Atlantic 12 2B
14 Kate Heithoff Harlan 11 SS
15 Kamryn Venner Kuemper 11 SS/P
16 Kelly Embray Glenwood 12 CF
HONORABLE MENTION
1 Halle Evans Creston 11 1B
2 Jersey Foote Creston 8 CF
3 Lynnae Green Shenandoah 8 1B
4 Malena Woodward Atlantic 11 1B
5 Ava Rush Atlantic 10 LF
6 Kylie Wesack St. Albert 9 SS
7 Jordan Heese Harlan 11 1st/2nd
8 Paige Kastner Denison Schleswig 12 CF
9 Teryn Fink Denison Schleswig 11 2B
10 Claire Leinen Denison Schleswig 9 P
11 Kenadee Loew Kuemper 11 3B
12 Brianna Lux Kuemper 12 RF
13 Allison Koontz Glenwood 8 P/DH/1B
14 Maddie Howard Lewis Central 12 2B/3B
15 Lylly Merril Clarinda 9 Utility
** denotes unanimous selection

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State Softball Scoreboard 07/23/2021

Sports

July 24th, 2021 by admin

CLASS 3A

Third Place
Wiliamsburg 3, Atlantic 0 –ON KJAN Box Score

Championship
Davenport Assumption 10,  Mount Vernon 5 Box Score
(Assumption pounded out 10 hits and scored 9 runs in the final two innings to take the title. Anna Wohlers drove in 4 on 3 hits and scored a run for the Knights.)

Class 3A All–Tournament Team
Sydney Roe, Davenport Assumption
Bella Nigey, Davenport Assumption
Tory Henry, Clarke
Olivia Engler, Atlantic
Carly Campbell, Williamsburg
Charlotte Wetjen, Williamsburg
Nadia Telecky, Mount Vernon
Libby Madden, Davenport Assumption
Addison Gookin, Mount Vernon
Jenna Sprague, Mount Vernon
Anna Wohlers, Davenport Assumption (Captain)

CLASS 4A

Third Place
Winterset 5, ADM 4 Box Score

Championship
Western Dubuque 3, Boone 1 Box Score
(Maddie Harris drove in 2 on 2 hits in the win for Western Dubuque. Sydney Kennedy gave up 4 hits and struck out 8 in the circle.)

4A All-Tournament Team

CLASS 5A

Third Place
Waukee 4, Pleasant Valley 1 Box Score

Championship
Fort Dodge 2, Ankeny Centennial 0 Box Score
(Chloe Wertz had 2 hits, drove in a run, and scored a run to help the Dodgers win the State Championship in their hometown. Jalen Adams went the distance in the circle and only gave up 2 hits while striking out 13.)

5A All-Tournament Team

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Adair County Fair Schedule: Saturday, 7/24/21

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

7:00 am Free 4-H/FFA Breakfast (Agriland FS) – Foodstand
8:00 am Dairy/Dairy Goat Show – Swine Show Ring
8:30 am Junior Feeder Calf Pen Show Cow/Calf Pen – Pens by scale Breeding Heifer, Lead Cow/Calf, and Feeder Calf Shows – Mid American Arena
Kid’s Rabbit/Cavy Show – West end Dairy Barn
9:00 am Open Fun Jackpot Horse Show (Registration 8:00 am) – Horse Arena
4-H/FFA Rabbit/Cavy Show – West end Dairy Barn
Feeder Calves must be on fairgrounds
(Feeder Calf Exhibitors check-in announcer’s stand between 9:30–10:00 am)
10:00 am Baby Show – 4-H/FFA Center
10 am – 4 pm Hands on the Farm Activities – Varied Industries Building
10 am – 4 pm Toby KID Strolling Entertainment
10 am – 5 pm Quilt Show – Varied Industries Building
11:30 am Pedal Pull – in front of 4-H/FFA Center
12:00 pm Junior & Senior Cowgirl Queen Contest – Horse Arena
12 – 1 pm Cat Show – Gazebo
Adair County Youth Council-Water Baseball
1 pm – 7 pm Mobile Glass Studios (glass blowing creations), location TBD
12:30 pm Ice Cream Social (Adair County Democrats) – Courtyard
1:00 pm Market Beef, Beef Showmanship – Mid American Arena
2:00 pm Animal Demonstration – Gazebo
2 pm – 4 pm Discover the Fair Scavenger Hunt, Courtyard
4:00 pm Share the Fun Contest – 4-H/FFA Center
6:45 pm Supreme Showman Winners Announced – Grandstand
7:00 pm Fontanelle American Legion Color Guard and National Anthem
Concert – Tribute to George Strait, Willie Nelson
and Waylon Jennings– Grandstand

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Skyscan Forecast 07/24/2021

Weather

July 24th, 2021 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Saturday, July 24, 2021  Dan Hicks

Today: Partly cloudy. S @ 5-10. High 93.

Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy. Light and variable winds. Low 70.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. S @ 5-10. High 93.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Light S winds. Low 65.

Monday: Partly cloudy. A few isolated thunderstorms. High 91.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 94.

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Former Cass County Assessor resigns from her new job in Ames

News

July 23rd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Former Cass County Assessor Brenda Nelson has announced her resignation as President of the Iowa State Association of Assessors, as well as her job with the City of Ames. In her resignation letter, Nelson said she will be moving to Omaha in the next few weeks and will miss the Assessors extended family.

Nelson had been the Assessor for Cass County since 2003. In May she announced was taking a job at the Assessor’s Office in Ames. Her position began June 15th.

The Cass County Assessor’s position currently remains vacant and duties are being handled by County Auditor Dale Sunderman.

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Kids Bike Ride in Atlantic, Aug. 14th

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 23rd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Nishna Valley Trails is holding a Kids Bike Ride August 14th, 2021 10:30 AM at Schildberg Rec. Area West Parking lot. Check in and start the ride at the West Parking lot of the Schildberg Rec. Area. Three age groups, ride length according to age. FREE, and all ages welcome.

The event is co-sponsored by Atlantic Parks and Recreation, Cass County Conservation, Fareway, and West Side Diner in Atlantic, IA. Questions: Call Lora at 712-769-2372. After the ride check out Atlanticfest going on downtown!

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Gov. Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster proclamation

News

July 23rd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES – Today (Friday) Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days. The proclamation can be found in its entirety, online here.

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Polk County man arrested for allegedly making a fake bomb threat

News

July 23rd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Authorities say a Des Moines man was arrested today (Friday) for calling in a fake bomb threat to Prairie Meadows Casino. KCCI reports 29-year-old David Bailey is charged with making a false report of an explosive or incendiary device.According to a criminal complaint, Bailey called Polk County 911 Thursday to report that “several individuals” placed explosive devices around the building. Police said Bailey reported being told by a friend at the casino that “money was falling from the sky,” which he b lieved meant the casino blew up.

Bailey is accused of fabricating information about explosives being placed at the casino, which caused Prairie Meadows to activate its bomb threat protocol. Police arrested Bailey following an initial investigation and transported him to Polk County Jail.

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LINDA LARSEN, 77 (7-30-2021)

Obituaries

July 23rd, 2021 by Jim Field

LINDA LARSEN, 77 died November 12, 2020.  A Celebration of Life service for LINDA LARSEN will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Visitation will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

LINDA LARSEN is survived by:

Husband:  Gailyn

Son:  Jeffrey of Delray Beach, FL

Daughter:  Andrea (Robert) Hayden of Sewickley, PA

Brother:  Robert Booth of Boone.

2 Grandchildren

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Another handgun found in carry-on luggage at Dsm Intl. Aiport

News

July 23rd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials, today (Friday), announced that TSA officers stopped a loaded handgun from making it onboard a plane at the Des Moines International Airport.TSA officers located the gun around 4:15 a.m. Thursday while screening carry-on luggage via X-ray.
Iowa TSA Federal Security Director John Bright said. “We want to remind everyone planning to fly out of Des Moines to carefully inspect your bag before you pack it and head to the airport. This simple act could save you lots of time and money, along with avoiding possible arrest with local law enforcement.”Authorities confiscated the firearm and issued a citation to the passenger. Passengers may travel with unloaded firearms in checked baggage. Firearms must be packed separately from ammunition in a hardback case and declared at the check-in counter.

It is the fourth firearm detected at the airport in 2021.

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