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Jets likely without receivers Perriman, Crowder for Chiefs

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October 30th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets are likely to be without their top two wide receivers when they play the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday. Coach Adam Gase ruled out Breshad Perriman before practice Friday because the receiver remains in concussion protocol after his injury late in the Jets’ 18-10 loss to Buffalo last Sunday. Gase says it is “not looking great” for leading receiver Jamison Crowder to play because of a groin injury that also kept him out last week. The coach adds that starting safety Bradley McDougald and linebacker Blake Cashman are both out against the Chiefs.

 

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Cass County Supervisors hold-off on 570th Street closing

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October 30th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors held their end-of-the-month meeting Friday (today), in Atlantic, during which they received an Annual Report and FY 2022 Funding Request from the Cass County Library Association. The representative noted that with the advent of the pandemic, all the of libraries have to adjust how books and materials are made available. They also had to make accommodations for extra cleaning by the directors and staff at those libraries that don’t have a dedicated cleaning person. Their request of $13,000 matches the same request they made last year, and includes: $5,000 for the Atlantic Public Library; $2,500 each for the Anita and Griswold Public Libraries, and $1,000 each for the Massena and Cumberland Public Libraries. Their request will be taken under consideration during the Budget deliberations.

The Supervisors also received a report on maintenance and activities from County Engineer Trent Wolken. He mentioned Henningsen Construction is handling patch- and overlay-work on Glendale Road (County Road G-27/the Canby Road). Wolken presented to the a Board a contract with the Iowa DOT for County Bridge Federal Aid SWAP Funding, for a 3-ton box culvert instead of a bridge on Indian Creek Road, .4 of a mile north of White Pole Road. The approximate cost is $600,000.

The Board passed a Resolution authorizing Board Chair Steve Baier to sign the agreement. The Supervisors also passed a Resolution pertaining to the awarding of a contract for a joint bridge bundle project with Guthrie County.

Cass County’s project is a bridge on Boston Road. The low bid for both projects was $1.43-million. Cass County’s share is $647,329, which will come out of the County’s Bridge Fund. The engineer’s estimated was around $600,000. The project is paid for through 55% federal funds and 45% from the Highway Bridge Program.

In other business, the Board voted to establish of a speed limit of 40-mph on Memphis Road (620th to Highway 71). The speed limit on 620th has been set at 40-mph. They also adopted a Resolution setting the Posted/Embargoed Weight limits on County Bridges, as recommended by the County Engineer.

And with regard to the proposed closing of 570th Street at the Interstate 80 underpass, Trent Wolken his request for further information from the DOT has not yet been addressed by the State. No decision will be made on the road closing until the Board has additional information they have requested.

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Early vote in Iowa now at 56% of 2016 total turnout

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October 30th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Just over 885-thousand Iowans have already voted in Iowa. That’s about 56 percent of the total turnout in Iowa for the last presidential election in 2016, so Iowa has obviously set a record for early voting. There are about 100-thousand outstanding absentee ballots that have been requested, but not cast. Both political parties are encouraging those voters to either deliver their ballots in person at a drop box or to the County Auditor’s office by Monday at noon OR show up at a polling site on Election Day with that ballot.

Iowa voters can turn over their absentee ballot and get a new one to vote in person on Election Day. If an Iowan asked for an absentee ballot, but cannot find it, they may cast what’s called a provisional ballot on Election Day.

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Atlantic Rising Prepares for Annual Christmas Box Program

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October 30th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Rising, in partnership with Hy-Vee, will continue to lead the Christmas Box Program this holiday season despite the challenges 2020 has brought. On December 17th, members of Atlantic Rising will help fill and deliver boxes of food items families and individuals can use to cook Christmas dinner to those who have been nominated. To nominate a family or individual, or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Atlantic Rising at 712.243.3017 or chamber@atlanticiowa.com.

Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said “The program was started by the Atlantic Jaycees over 20 years ago and helps families and individuals in need of a Christmas dinner.” Kelsey Beschorner, Program Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said “Atlantic Rising, along with volunteers, delivered boxes to 86 individuals and families last year. With the challenges of COVID-19, we are expecting to see a significant increase in nominations this year.”

Kelsey said also, “Trivia Night was continued this year as the organization’s main fundraising event and saw another packed venue in February. With the expected increase in families served, we will be reaching out to businesses and community members asking for donations and volunteers to help serve as many families as possible. Our community needs us more than ever and we are ready to put in the work.”

Beschorner says “Atlantic Rising is proud carry on this tradition of the Christmas Box program, and we are thankful that we are able to partner with HyVee and give back to the community in such a great way.”

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Backyard & Beyond 10-30-2020

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 30th, 2020 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Dr. David Brown of COVIDRecoveryIowa.org, a federally-funded program, to assist Iowans during the pandemic.

Iowa Warm Line: 844-775-9276

Iowa Concern: 800-447-1985

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High School Football Schedule – 3rd Round Playoffs – 10/30/2020

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October 30th, 2020 by admin

It’s time for the Round of 16 in the Iowa High School Football Playoffs tonight. Games around the state are set for 7:00 p.m. kickoffs. Here is a look at the games featuring area teams in each class.

CLASS 8-Player

Pod A
Harris-Lake Park @ St. Mary’s, Remsen
Newell-Fonda @ Audubon

Pod B
Lamoni @ CAM
Fremont-Mills @ Martensdale-St. Marys

CLASS A

Pod A
South O’Brien @ St. Albert
Riverside @ Logan-Magnolia

Pod B
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn @ West Hancock
Nodaway Valley @ Grundy Center

CLASS 1A

Pod A
Western Christian @ OABCIG
Emmetsburg @ West Sioux

Pod C
Pella Christian @ Van Meter
Underwood @ Mt. Ayr

CLASS 2A

Pod B
Atlantic @ West Marshall -ON KJAN and KJANTV
Greene County @ PCM. Monroe

CLASS 3A

Pod B
Ballard @ Lewis Central
Carlisle @ Harlan

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2020 Pride of Iowa All-Conference Volleyball Teams

Sports

October 30th, 2020 by admin

FIRST TEAM

Setters
Lexi Shike, SR, Nodaway Valley
Kaylee Bauer, JR, SE Warren
Isabelle Inman, SR, SW Valley

Hitters
Corinne Bond, SR, Nodaway Valley
Maddax DeVault, JR, Nodaway Valley
Josie Hartman, JR, SE Warren
TJ Stoaks, SR, Lenox

Defensive Specialist
Brooklynn Page, SR, SE Warren

SECOND TEAM

Setters
Lydia Kern, SO, SE Warren
Macie Sefrit, SR, Bedford

Hitters
Jordan England, SR, Lenox
Darcy Davis, SR, Bedford
Marah Larsen, SR, SW Valley
Makayla Ruble, SR, SE Warren
Alivia Ruble, SO, SE Warren

Defensive Specialist
Cassidy Nelson, SR, Lenox

HONORABLE MENTION
Kennedy Weed, SR, Bedford
Anna Parrott, JR, Martensdale-St. Marys
Makenna Cass, SR, East Union
Natalie Yonker, SR, Nodaway Valley
Lauren Christensen, SR, Lenox
Norah Lund, JR, SW Valley
Emily Jones, JR, Wayne
Zoey Sherman, JR, SE Warren
Malloree Horn, FR, Central Decatur
Adalyn Reynolds, JR, Mt. Ayr

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2020 All Corner Conference Volleyball Teams

Sports

October 30th, 2020 by admin

First Team
Tara Peterson, Stanton, Senior*
Emily Williams, East Mills, Sophomore*
Rachel Drake, East Mills, Senior*
Brooklyn Adams, Stanton, Senior*
Paige Smith, Sidney, Senior
Kenna Howard, Fremont-Mills, Senior
Marleigh Johnson, Stanton, Sophomore
Jenna Stephens, Stanton, Sophomore
Miah Urban, East Mills, Sophomore
*Unanimous

Second Team
Anna Kelley, Griswold, Junior
Harley Spurlock, Sidney, Junior
Kaelynn Driskell, Fremont-Mills, Junior
Kaylor Horgdal, East Mills, Senior
Nicole Vorhies, Stanton, Senior
Kaden Payne, Sidney, Sophomore
Randi Knop, East Mills, Junior
Kalainee Teaney, Griswold, Senior

Honorable Mention
Ebonee Drake, East Mills, Senior
Lily Johnson, Sidney, Senior
Teagan Ewalt, Fremont-Mills, Sophomore
Lydia Greiman, Griswold, Junior
Elise Dailey, Essex, Senior
Jaimee Davis, East Mills, Sophomore

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Class 3A and 4A State Cross Country runs today; Atlantic with 3 runners competing

Sports

October 30th, 2020 by admin

The Class 3A and 4A State Cross Country Meets will be run today at Kennedy Park in Fort Dodge. Atlantic will have three runners competing in Class 3A. Taylor McCreedy will run in the girls race and Craig Alan Becker and Zane Berg will run in the boys race. Here’s a look at the race day schedule with area teams and runners noted.

Class 4A Girls- 10:30 a.m.

Class 4A Boys- 11:00 a.m.
Aiden Bootan- CB Thomas Jefferson
Ethan Eichhorn- Lewis Central

Class 3A Girls- 3:30 p.m.
Glenwood
Harlan
Taylor McCreedy- Atlantic
Braelyn Baker- Creston
Paige Davis- Creston

Class 3A Boys- 4:00 p.m.
Glenwood
Craig Alan Becker- Atlantic
Zane Berg- Atlantic
Clayton Stafford- Creston
Trey Gross- Harlan
Michael Pottebaum- Kuemper Catholic

Class 1A and 2A runners will compete in Fort Dodge on Saturday.

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Iowa will host North Carolina for ACC/Big Ten Challenge

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October 30th, 2020 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will host North Carolina on Tuesday, Dec. 8, as part of the 2020 ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

The Hawkeyes have won five of their last seven Challenge games, including a 2014 victory over the Tar Heels (60-55) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Iowa will enter this highly anticipated match-up having won three straight Challenge home games: Notre Dame (2013), Florida State (2015), and Pitt (2018).

This will be the fifth overall meeting between the two programs. North Carolina’s lone victory in the series came in the 2004 Maui Invitational Championship Game (106-92). The teams also played a home-and-home series in 1989 and 1990 with the Hawkeyes winning both — 98-97 in Chapel Hill in 1989 and 87-74 in 1990 in Iowa City.

“We’re excited to add North Carolina to our schedule,” said Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery. “North Carolina is extremely well-coached with a skilled roster that will provide a challenge to our team. This will be an exciting matchup early in the season for college basketball fans.”

Game times and television information will be announced at a later date. ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU will combine to televise all 14 games of the two-day event matching top college basketball programs playing for conference supremacy and the Commissioners Cup.

Iowa is coming off a 20-11 season and a fifth-place conference finish with a mark of 11-9. The Hawkeyes have seven players returning with starting experience, including consensus All-American center Luka Garza, and upperclassmen all-conference honorees Jordan Bohannon and Joe Wieskamp. Additionally, Iowa returns Connor McCaffery, who led all Division I players in assist-to-turnover ratio a year ago.

North Carolina was plagued by injuries a year ago, posting a 14-19 overall mark, including a 6-14 conference record. Head coach Roy Williams’ 2020-21 roster features nine returners and seven newcomers. A trio of returning starters head the Tar Heels’ lineup, led by second-team All-ACC honoree Garrison Brooks, and Armando Bacot and Leaky Black. Also, a pair of players return after suffering season-ending knee injuries last season, Sterling Manley and Anthony Harris.

In addition to North Carolina, the Hawkeyes are scheduled to face Gonzaga on Dec. 19, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Iowa’s remaining 2020-21 schedule will be announced at a later date.

The 2020-21 Challenge schedule is listed below: 

Tuesday, Dec. 8
North Carolina at Iowa
Illinois at Duke
Syracuse at Rutgers
Ohio State at Notre Dame
Purdue at Miami
Boston College at Minnesota
Penn State at Virginia Tech 

Wednesday, Dec. 9
Maryland at Clemson
Indiana at Florida State
NC State at Michigan
Pitt at Northwestern
Michigan State at Virginia
Louisville at Wisconsin
Georgia Tech at Nebraska

 

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