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CRYSTAL MARIE NASER, 37, of Griswold (Celebration of Life 3/4/23)

Obituaries

February 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

CRYSTAL MARIE NASER, 37, of Griswold, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at home. A Celebration of Life for CRYSTAL NASER will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Griswold Central Church of Christ.  Rieken Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold is assisting the family.

A private interment will be held at Pleasant Township Cemetery south of Griswold.

Memorials may be left for a college fund for her boys or  the discretion of the family.

CRYSTAL MARIE NASER is survived by:

Her husband – Mark Naser, of Griswold.

Her children – Alex Rush, Mason, and Hayden Naser, all of Griswold.

Her parents – Jesse and Debbie (Babe) Rush of Elliott.

Her brothers – Nick Rush and fiancée Taylor Huerta of Griswold , and Brad (Mindy) Rush, of Red Oak

Her in-laws, other relatives and friends.

(Update) Woman injured in Atlantic SUV-Pedestrian Accident

News

February 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) — In an update to our preliminary report Saturday afternoon, officials with the Atlantic Police Department, Sunday, said a woman was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital after she was struck by an SUV. The accident happened at around 5:13-p.m., at 7th and Mulberry Streets.

The incident occurred when a woman identified Jennifer Vinci, was struck by a a 2025 Chevy Equinox. The vehicle, driven by Misty Rhodes, was traveling westbound on 7th Street when Vinci ran across the street and was struck by the vehicle.

Vinci was treated at CCMH for minor injuries. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Fire Department, and Atlantic EMS assisted the police department at the scene.

Skyscan Forecast 02/26/2023

Weather

February 26th, 2023 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Sunday, February 26, 2023  Chris Parks

Today: Sunny. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. High 53.

Tonight: A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwesterly. Low 40. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 45. Windy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Monday night: Mostly clear. Windy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northerly at 5 to 10. Low 25.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High 48.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Breezy. High 47.

2023 Boys Class 1A and 2A State Basketball Pairings released

Sports

February 25th, 2023 by admin

Following Substate Final play on Saturday for Class 1A and 2A schools, the Iowa High School Athletic Association has released the state tournament brackets for those classes.

CLASS 1A Quarterfinals (March 6th)

#1 Grand View Christian vs. #8 New London 10:30 a.m.
#4 West Harrison vs. #5 Dunkerton 12:15 p.m.
#2 North Linn vs. #7 Madrid 2:00 p.m.
#3 Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. #6 Remsen St. Mary’s 3:45 p.m.

CLASS 2A Quarterfinals (March 6th and 7th)

March 6th
#1 Central Lyon vs. #8 Des Moines Christian 5:30 p.m.
#4 Pella Christian vs. #5 MFL-MarMac 7:15 p.m.

March 7th
#2 Roland-Story vs. #7 Kuemper Catholic 10:30 a.m.
#3 Western Christian vs. #6 Monticello 12:15 p.m.

AHSTW can’t find the offense in substate final loss to Des Moines Christian

Sports

February 25th, 2023 by admin

The AHSTW Vikings had a tough time getting comfortable on the offensive end of the floor and couldn’t get the big shot to fall when they needed it on Saturday night. The Vikings suffered a 47-36 loss to Des Moines Christian in the 2A Substate 7 Final in Adel.

The game was a very low scoring affair, especially in the first half as Des Moines Christian led 18-13 at the break. The Lions used a 12-0 run to start the second quarter to grab the lead. They then went on an 8-0 run to start the second half to make it tough on the Vikings.

AHSTW would claw back within 5 toward the end of the game but could never get that next big shot to fall down. Des Moines Christian put the icing on the win when Carsen Thies threw up a hasty three in the corner that splashed in just before the shot clock expired to push the lead back to eight with just over a minute left.

Des Moines Christian was led by 18 points from Tate Platte and 14 from Thies. The Lions head back to the state tournament for the second time in three seasons.

AHSTW was led by 15 points from Senior Kyle Sternberg. The Vikings fall short of State by one game for the second straight season. They end a great season with a record of 21-3.

UNI takes down Murray State

Sports

February 25th, 2023 by admin

The UNI women’s basketball team won their final road game of the regular season 76-48 over Murray State on Saturday. The Panthers outscored the Racers 48-24 in the second half to pull away for the big win.

Grace Boffelit had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Maya McDermott chipped in 13 points.

UNI improved to 19-8 overall and 14-4 in MVC play.

Drake women lose at Belmont

Sports

February 25th, 2023 by admin

The Drake women fell behind 25-14 by the end of the first quarter and ultimately dropped an 83-77 road game at Belmont. The Bulldogs outscored the Bruins by 8 in the second half but it was too little, too late.

Katie Dinnebier matched her career high with 24 points for Drake on 7 of 8 shooting from the field. The Bulldogs fall to 17-9 overall and 12-6 in the Valley.

Destinee Wells poured in 27 points and dished out 7 assists for Belmont. They improved to 19-10 overall and 15-3 in the Valley.

Iowa State women scorch TCU

Sports

February 25th, 2023 by admin

The Iowa State women’s basketball team outscored TCU 22-6 in the second quarter and scorched the Horned Frogs 84-56 on Saturday evening in Ames.

The Cyclones had four players score in double-figures, led by 22 points and 11 rebounds from Ashley Joens. Morgan Kane added 17 points and 8 boards, while Emily Ryan and Lexi Donarski each dropped in 12 points.

Iowa State improved to 18-8 on the season. TCU falls to 7-20.

Iowa rallies to beat Michigan State in OT

Sports

February 25th, 2023 by admin

Iowa made 6 of 9 three-pointers in the final minute and a half, including their last four in a row in the final 22 seconds to tie the game at 101 and send it to overtime. Payton Sandfort hit the final one with 3.3 seconds left to square it up. The Hawkeyes went on to win it 112-106 in overtime.

According to NCAA records, Iowa became only the fourth men’s Division I team to win after trailing by 11 or more with a minute to play in regulation.

Iowa’s late streak overcame the Spartans shooting 11 of 13 from 3-point range and 28 of 32 at the foul line in regulation.

Kris Murray led Iowa with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Tony Perkins added 24 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals.

Iowa improved to 18-11 overall. Michigan State got 31 points from Tyson Walker and 21 from Jaden Akins, but the fall to 17-11.

 

Iowa State sputters in home loss to Oklahoma

Sports

February 25th, 2023 by admin

Iowa State was outscored 38-22 in the second half and fell at home to Oklahoma 61-50 on Saturday. The Cyclones led by five at half but couldn’t find much offense in the second half.

Oklahoma knocked down 10 of 23 from three-point range and out-rebounded the Cyclones 39-27.

Jacob Groves led the Sooners with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Grant Sherfield had 10 points and 3 boards. Tanner Groves added 9 points and 13 rebounds. The Sooners improved to 14-15.

Iowa State was led by 12 points from Gabe Kalscheur and freshman Tamin Lipsey added 10 points and 5 rebounds. Iowa State falls to 17-11.