Harlan met its’ match in a 10-0, 5 inning loss to defending Class 3-A state champion Western Dubuque Monday in the quarterfinals of the state baseball tournament in Iowa City.
The Bobcats outhit the Cyclones 10-3. Harlan also committed four errors.
Western Dubuque pitcher Isaac Then threw five innings, striking out seven.
The Bobcats scored 3 runs in the second and third innings to build their lead as they improve to 34-9 and advance to the semifinals.
The loss ends Harlan’s season at 22-15.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – As with years past, the City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department is having to deal with issues of vandalism to Parks property. Assistant Parks Director Jeff Christensen, Monday, told the Parks & Rec Board, that the incidents have been destructive, and disgusting.
Board member John Krogman said noticed someone smashed a light on the waterless restroom at the Schildberg Park.
Christensen said they are actively pursuing, with the Police Department, the suspects involved in some of the incidents.
There’s also been damage to the floating docks at the Schildberg Recreation Area. The list of incidents, Christensen said, go on and on.
He said there were incidents last Summer, as well, including mirrors broken and pulled-off the walls at some park restrooms, a tree and a slide was spray painted.
On a more positive note, Christensen said new playground for the Harl-Holt Park should be arriving this fall. Jeff said he would be reaching out to officials with Pour-N-Play, and get a price quote on their safety material to prevent injuries from falls that might occur while kids use the playground equipment.
Pour-N-Play lasts longer than other such materials, such as wood chips and rubber chips.
Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday’s High in Atlantic was 76. We received .06″ rain. Our Low was 54. Last year on this date the High was 86 and the Low was 61. The Record High was 107 in 1936, and the Record Low was 44 in 1953. Sunrise is 6:01-a.m. Sunset is 8:51-p.m.
(Radio Iowa) – A 71-year-old Iowa native who retired to a lake front property in Indiana has been chosen as the first “Golden Bachelor.” A-B-C launched The Bachelor — a reality T-V dating show — in 2002 and The Bachelorette debuted a year later. The network has created a spin-off called “The Golden Bachlor” and they’ve chosen Gerry (GAIR-ee) Turner, formerly of Davenport, as the lead.
This fall, Turner will be featured dating women who are also in what the network describes as their “golden years.” Turner is a widower. He married his high school sweetheart in 1974 and she died suddenly in 2017 after 43 years of marriage.
Turner was interviewed on Good Morning, America yesterday (Monday) and said he’s hoping to connect with a high energy partner, who maybe plays golf or pickleball.
(Adair, Iowa) – Two vehicles were engulfed in flames late this (Monday) afternoon, in Adair. The accident happened at around 4-p.m. The fire erupted after a vehicle struck one of the gas pumps at the Casey’s General Store. Adair Fire Chief Matt Richter told KJAN News a vehicle came off of the Interstate ramp and went out of control before striking a gas pump, knocking it off of its base. The vehicle that struck the pump and a second vehicle, described as Ford, both caught fire.
One person was injured and transported to the Adair County Memorial Hospital, in Greenfield. Casey Fire provided mutual aid at the scene. Firefighters were on site for about an hour. Chief Richter said the Adair Casey’s Store will not be dispensing fuel until further notice, due to the fire. He praised his crews and those from Casey for their quick work in getting the blaze under control.
Photo credit Angel Anderson
(Atlantic, Iowa) – A handful of citizens turned-out during the Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department Board of Director’s meeting, to voice their concerns over the possible dismantling of the elected Parks Board. The Atlantic City Council will take up the matter during their meeting Wednesday evening, at City Hall. Atlantic resident Vicki Nordskog was the first to speak during the public forum, Monday evening. She voiced her opposition to the proposed elimination of the Parks Director’s job, and the Parks Board.
Cathy Booth has lived in Atlantic for 55-years. She praised the Board for their efforts and diligence.
She said solutions to the issues leading to the proposed dissolving of the Board should be made with input from the public. LaVon Eblen was the final person to address the Board. She said her concern is that the Board will be divided.
Parks Board member Jeremy Butler said the Board was informed of the proposed changes, but they were not a part of the discussion. He said also, the Board doesn’t have a say in the outcome, and they can’t vote to dissolve the Board. Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett spoke during the Parks and Rec Board meeting, Monday. She said, with regard to a recommendation on the proposed future plans for the Department, it’s anticipated the Council will elect not to replace the Director’s position at this time.
She said also, Assistant Parks Director Jeff Christensen’s job title will change to “Coordinator,” and he will report to Public Works Director Kirk Knudsen.
Garrett said there is a balancing act between having nice, maintained amenities, economic development and code enforcement.
If the Council decides to proceed the disbanding the Parks and Rec Board, the process doesn’t end, Wednesday. As previously mentioned, there would be a public hearing on August 2nd, followed by the first reading of the ordinance within 30 days, and a second and third reading. One suggestion coming out of Monday’s Park Board meeting, was to have an “Advisory Board,” and a newly formed group called “Friends of the Parks,” who are passionate about the City’s parks. That group could be comprised of appointed representatives from various organizations (Like the Master Gardeners, Nishna Valley Trails and others), who would not be elected.
Assistant Parks Director Jeff Christensen said a “Friends” group could be instrumental in helping with various program, including Summer Recreation.
(Radio Iowa) – A ban on most abortions in Iowa is now on hold. A Polk County district court judge has issued a temporary injunction that blocks enforcement of the abortion restrictions that Governor Reynolds signed into law Friday. Sharon Wegner is a staff attorney for the A-C-L-U of Iowa, which is representing two abortion providers challenging the law. “This decision was incredibly important because it means that, for now, abortion in Iowa remains safe and legal,” she said. “…We know Iowans stand with us in wanting to protect abortion rights and keep politicians out of doctor-patient decision making.” The legislature met in a one-day special session last Tuesday and passed a bill to ban most abortions after cardiac activity can be detected, which is around the sixth week of pregnancy.
“This law bans abortion before many people know that they are pregnant,” Wegner said, “…and as such it violates the state constitution under the ‘undue burden’ standard that the Iowa Supreme Court has made clear is the governing standard for now.” In a written statement, Governor Reynolds said the abortion industry is trying to thwart the will of the people who elected her and the Republican majorities in the legislature. Reynolds says she will fight this case all the way to the Iowa Supreme Court, where Reynolds said she expects a decision that will finally provide justice for the unborn. Ruth Richardson, president and C-E-O of Planned Parenthood of North Central States, says her staff made hundreds of phone calls late last week to reschedule abortion appointments.
“While we know that the state may seek an appeal, we are proud to resume services for our patients and provide patient outreach to help break through the manufactured chaos that is our new normal,” she says. The injunction was issued Monday afternoon. Iowa law currently requires a 24 hour waiting period for abortions, so Wednesday is the earliest that elective abortions can be scheduled. Polk County District Court Judge Joseph Seidlin said the ban on most abortions created irreparable harm, but his ruling also allows the Iowa Board of Medicine to start writing rules to enforce the ban. Seidlin wrote that there are honorable and intelligent people…on both sides of this upsetting societal and constitutional dilemma.
CRESTON, Iowa – July 17, 2023 – If you are driving on Iowa 44 near the intersection with U.S. 169 north of Adel this week you need to be aware of short-term road closures that may slow down your trip.
The Iowa DOT’s Creston Construction Office reports crews need to close Iowa 44 at the intersection of U.S. 169 to allow for paving of the intersection and turn lanes. Road closures of 30 minutes or less will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, and possibly Thursday, July 20, weather permitting.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, today (Monday), reported numerous Cass County residents were arrested over the past few weeks on drug-related charges. As a result of a lengthy investigation, the following individuals were charged in reference to the distribution and use of methamphetamine in Cass County (IA):
All criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Top ranked Ankeny Centennial scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth and pulled away to a 7-1 victory over Bettendorf in the Class 5A opener at the state softball tournament. Mady Ott had two hits for the Jaguars and her RBI single in the third gave Centennial a 2-1 lead.
Ott had singles in her first two at bats.
Centennial takes a 34-5 record into the 5A semifinals.
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