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Cardinals announce 2022 opening day roster

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April 7th, 2022 by admin

ST. LOUIS, MO., April 7, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals will open their 131ST season of play in the National League this afternoon when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates at 3:15 p.m. CDT in the opening game of the 162-game Major League Baseball regular season.  The team’s 28-player active roster includes six first-time Cardinals (Aaron Brooks, Corey Dickerson, Steven Matz, Andre Pallante, Drew VerHagen and Nick Wittgren), one rookie (Andre Pallante) and 17 players that were developed within the Cardinals organization.

The team announced that left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell has been outrighted to the Memphis (AAA) roster in order to make room for Pallante on the team’s 40-player Major League roster.

The following is the Cardinals 2022 Opening Day active roster and injured list:

PITCHERS (15): Aaron Brooks-RHP, Gėnesis Cabrera-LHP, Giovanny Gallegos-RHP, Ryan Helsley-RHP, Jordan Hicks-RHP,  Dakota Hudson-RHP, Steven Matz-LHP, T.J. McFarland-LHP, Miles Mikolas-RHP, Andre Pallante-RHP, Drew VerHagen-RHP, Adam Wainwright-RHP, Kodi Whitley-RHP, Nick Wittgren-RHP, Jake Woodford-RHP;

CATCHERS (2): Andrew Knizner and Yadier Molina;

INFIELDERS (6): Nolan Arenado, Paul DeJong, Tommy Edman, Paul Goldschmidt, Albert Pujols, and Edmundo Sosa;

OUTFIELDERS (5): Harrison Bader, Dylan Carlson, Corey Dickerson, Lars Nootbaar and Tyler O’Neill;

INJURED LIST (2): Jack Flaherty-RHP (10-Day), Alex Reyes-RHP (60-Day).

Atlantic man arrested on an Attempted Murder charge

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April 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) [updated 4/8/22] – Officials with the Atlantic Police Department, Thursday, said a man was taken into custody early Monday morning on a Class-B Felony charge of Attempted Murder, and a Class-C Felony charge of Willful Injury-Causing Serious Injury. 19-year-old Michael Gehling was arrested without incident, following an investigation that began with a 9-1-1 call at around 12:03-a.m. Monday. The call came in from a local resident requesting medical attention for a man who had a stab wound. Officers learned the incident happened in the area of 6th and Pine Streets, in Atlantic, late Sunday night.

Michael Gehling (Booking photo courtesy the Cass County Jail)

The victim (whose name was not released) was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital (Cass Health), in Atlantic, and was later transported to the UNMC in Omaha, for treatment of serious injuries.

A preliminary hearing for Gehling will take place 2-p.m. Thursday, April 14th. A judge issued a No Contact Order between Gehling and a protected party.

No other details concerning the incident were released. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.

The Atlantic Police Department was assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

Disclaimer: a Criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Mills County arrest and Accident report, 4/7/22

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April 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests. As previously mentioned, 27-year-old Tyler Keith Evans, of Omaha, was arrested in Council Bluffs at around 4-a.m. today (Thursday), following a pursuit that began in northern Mills County. He faces charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance; Theft in the 1st; Eluding; Drug Tax Stamp Violation; having no valid driver’s license, and failure to show proof of insurance. His bond was set at $45,000.

Tuesday afternoon, 22-year-old Adam Dennis Letts, of Emerson, was arrested for Driving While Barred ($2,000 bond), and at around 12:35-a.m. Tuesday, 46-year-old Brent William Michael, of Malvern, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension ($300 bond). He was taken into custody following an accident at the intersection of Highway 34 and 310th Street. Michael was traveling west on Highway 34 at around 12:35-a.m., and attempted to turn north, onto 310th Street, when he lost control of his 2009 Pontiac, on the gravel. The car slid through the intersection and into a ditch, hitting and knocking over a stop sign before coming to rest. No injuries were reported.

There were also no injuries reported following an accident Wednesday afternoon, in Mills County. The crash happened at 221st Street and Barrus Road. Authorities say 39-year-old Jennifer Tucker, of Glenwood, was driving a 2020 KIA northbound on 221st Street, at the same time a 2021 Acura driven by 21-year-old Katherine Gardiner, of Omaha, was traveling west on Barrus Road.

As she was leaving a stop sign at the intersection, Gardiner failed to yield to the Accura, and struck Tucker’s car on the rear, passenger side.

High School Sports Cancellations 4/7 and 4/8/2022

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April 7th, 2022 by admin

Thursday, April 7th

Track Meets
Girls Koos Invitational @ Harlan PPD
Girls @ I-35 Cancelled
Co-Ed @ AHSTW Cancelled
Co-Ed Big Red Relays @ Missouri Valley- Cancelled
Girls @ Red Oak Cancelled

Golf
Atlantic @ Creston G/B PPD to 4/25
Denison-Schleswig @ Harlan Boys Cancelled
Griswold, Sidney @ Red Oak G/B Cancelled
Harlan @ Denison-Schleswig Girls PPD
Kuemper Catholic @ Carroll Girls Cancelled
Southwest Valley @ Bedford G/B PPD to 4/19
Underwood @ Audubon Girls PPD

Tennis
Atlantic @ Creston Girls PPD to 4/15
Creston @ Atlantic Boys PPD to 4/14
Denison-Schleswig @ Harlan Boys PPD
Harlan @ Denison-Schleswig Girls PPD
Kuemper Catholic @ Lewis Central Boys PPD to 5/6
Lewis Central @ Kuemper Catholic Girls PPD to 5/2

Soccer
Atlantic @ Tri-Center Girls PPD
Tri-Center @ Atlantic Boys PPD to 4/11
CB Abraham Lincoln @ Lewis Central Boys PPD to 5/5
CB Thomas Jefferson @ Glenwood Boys PPD
Creston @ NV/WCV Girls PPD
Conestoga, NE @ Treynor Boys PPD
Logan-Magnolia @ Denison-Schleswig Girls Cancelled
Treynor @ Sioux City West Girls PPD to 4/11

Hawkeyes down Bradley in 11 innings

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April 7th, 2022 by admin

PEORIA, Ill. – Senior Brett McCleary’s sacrifice fly in the 11th inning plated the go-ahead run and redshirt junior Duncan Davitt pitched a 1-2-3 bottom half to send the University of Iowa baseball team to a 9-8 extra-inning victory over Bradley on Wednesday night at Dozer Park.

It was the Hawkeyes’ seventh win this season when overcoming a deficit, as the team improved to 15-10 overall.  Iowa, who is 8-3 over its last 10 games, is a season-high five games over .500.

After trading single runs in the ninth and 10th innings, the Hawkeyes loaded the bases in the 11th on an Izaya Fullard walk, Andy Nelson single and Kyle Huckstorf hit by pitch. McCleary put Iowa up 9-8 with a sacrifice fly, but Bradley got out of the inning without any more damage after getting 1-5 double play following a Brendan Sher line out.

Redshirt junior Duncan Davitt shut the door on the Braves in the bottom half with a 1-2-3 inning.  Davitt earned his third win after pitching the final 1 1/3 innings without allowing a hit, while fanning three.

Iowa took a 7-6 lead in the ninth when redshirt sophomore Peyton Williams walked, stole second and scored on a Bradley throwing error with two outs following Nelson’s infield single.

UP NEXT

The Hawkeyes return to action Saturday, hosting Illinois in a doubleheader at Duane Banks Field.  The start time is TBA and will be announced later this week.

Matt Campbell named to CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame

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April 7th, 2022 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell has been selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame, announced by CoSIDA today.

Campbell joins three other inductees (Dr. Jen Babik, Gail Koziara Boudreaux, Marty Liquori) in the 2022 Hall of Fame class that will be enshrined into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame at CoSIDA’s annual convention in Las Vegas on June 28.

“I am absolutely thrilled and humbled to be inducted into the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame,” Campbell said. “This prestigious Hall of Fame has a list of incredible student-athletes who have achieved in academics, athletics and in their professional lives, and to be mentioned among these incredible people is amazing. This award is special to me because I know the importance of academics. It’s something we stress to our current student-athletes daily. I am incredibly honored to receive this award and I want to thank the voting committee for selecting me in this process.”

The three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year and 2018 Mount Union Athletics Hall of Fame inductee has claimed numerous awards in his career, but today’s announcement will rank as one of his greatest achievements. Created in 1988, the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame recognizes Academic All-Americas who have achieved lifetime success in their professional careers and are committed to philanthropic causes in the communities where they reside.

A total of 162 Academic All-Americas have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception. Included members are athletic super stars Rebecca Lobo, Steve Young, John Stockton, Danny Ainge, Bernie Kosar, Bill Walton, John Wooden, Bill Bradley and Drew Brees.

Campbell joins former Cyclone All-American and Big 12 Coach of the Year Fred Hoiberg as athletes with Iowa State ties to make the prestigious Hall of Fame.

Iowa State adjusts spring football schedule

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April 7th, 2022 by admin

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State football team has altered its spring schedule due to expected low temperatures and high winds Friday.

The open practice scheduled for Friday, April 8 at Gilbert High School is postponed until Friday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Iowa State’s open practice at Des Moines East High School, which was slated for April 15, has been canceled for this spring.

Two arrested following Wednesday traffic stop in Adams County

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April 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa) – A traffic stop Wednesday at 175th and Elm Streets in Adams County, resulted the arrest of two people on drug charges. According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Curtis Tolbert Connell, of Eagleville, Missouri, and Vicky Dearing, of Osceola, were taken into custody.

Connell and Dearing both faces charges that include: Possession of a controlled substance/Methamphetamine; Possession of Meth with the intent to deliver; Possession of marijuana; Failure to affix a drug tax stamp, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Connell was additionally charged with OWI, and cited for speeding as well as failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Blackberry Cobbler (4-7-2022)

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April 7th, 2022 by Jim Field

  • 6 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel

Sour Cream Pastry:

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 7 tablespoons cold butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Place the blackberries in a large bowl.  Combine the sugar, cornstarch and lime peel; sprinkle over the berries and gently toss to coat.  Pour the mixture into a greased 9″ square baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in 5 tablespoons butter until crumbly.  Combine sour cream and heavy cream; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until mixture forms a ball.

Roll out to fit top of baking dish; place pastry over filing.  Trim and seal edges; cut slits in top.  Melt remaining butter; brush over pastry.  Sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.  Cover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown.  Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

YIELD:  6-8 servings

NOTE:  If using frozen blackberries, DO NOT thaw before assembling cobbler.

Heartbeat Today 4-7-2022

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April 7th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Ken Moorman about the Friends of the Atlantic Public Library Shred Day event on Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.  The Boy Scouts will be helping, and you can help them Scout for Food by bringing along some canned food items to donate.

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