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CYCLONES ADD FOUR TRANSFERS TO ROSTER

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May 28th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell announced today the addition of four transfers to the Cyclone roster for the 2024 season.

The additions include defensive back Matthew Bess (6-0, 170, Tomball, Texas [Memorial/Blinn JC]), wide receiver Eli Green (5-11, 185, Farmington, Minn. [Farmington/North Dakota State]), offensive lineman Jalen Travis (6-9, 315, Minneapolis, Minn. [DeLaSalle/Princeton]) and defensive back Ryan Robinson Jr. (5-11, 180, New Orleans, La. [Edna Karr/LSU]).

Bess played in eight games for Blinn as a reserve defensive back as a freshman, compiling eight tackles for the Buccaneers. He was able to showcase himself during spring practices and picked the Cyclones over an offer from Utah. The Tomball, Texas, native has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Green led North Dakota State with 1,197 all-purpose yards and 877 receiving yards (23rd nationally) last season. He was second on the team with 45 receptions, including three for touchdowns. An all-around threat offensively, Green ranked ninth nationally averaging 19.5 yards per catch and averaged 10.7 yards on 11 rushes.

In NDSU’s four NCAA playoff games in 2023, Green pulled in 17 receptions for 368 yards and two touchdowns. He had career bests of five receptions in playoff games against South Dakota and Montana. In the win against the Coyotes, Green caught a career-long 48-yard pass and finished with 116 receiving yards.

The redshirt junior completed two seasons on the field with the Bison with 51 receptions for 969 yards and four touchdown catches. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Travis joins the Cyclones after playing in 25 games as a member of Princeton’s offensive line and twice earning All-Ivy League honors. The Tigers’ offensive unit ranked among the top two in passing offense and scoring offense in 2021 and 2022, winning the Ivy League title during Travis’ first season on the field.

Travis was the male collegiate recipient of the prestigious 2024 Athletes For A Better World Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup, presented annually to six distinguished athletes for any sport – male/female high school, male/female intercollegiate and male/female professional – who best display character, teamwork and citizenship.

His freshman season in 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and he has one season of eligibility remaining.

Robinson Jr. joined LSU’s program in 2023 as a preferred walk-on over several other Division I scholarship offers. He played in four games for the Tigers as a true freshman in 2023 before redshirting. The New Orleans product was a key special teams’ performer for LSU and compiled three total tackles in his four games.

 He was a three-star defensive back at Edna Karr High School and was the No. 28 player in Louisiana by 247Sports. Robinson Jr. has four seasons of eligibility remaining.

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USDA Rural Development Helps Homeowners, Businesses and Communities Impacted by Recent Disasters to Access Resources

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May 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 28, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development will provide Agency resources at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery centers in the towns of Minden, Harlan, Greenfield, and Mount Ayr, areas hit hard by recent severe storms and tornadoes. The Agency offers information to individuals and organizations seeking grants and loans to help homeowners, businesses, and communities in rural areas damaged by severe storms and tornadoes in Iowa on April 26-27, 2024, map, and May 21, 2024, map.

USDA encourages homeowners with storm damage in all eligible counties to register with FEMA. Start an application for FEMA assistance at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

USDA resources include Rural Development’s disaster assistance fact sheet for Iowa, resource guide, and webpage.

USDA Rural Development has 11 offices across the state to serve the 1.3 million Iowans living in rural communities and areas. Office locations include a state office in Des Moines, along with area offices in Albia, Atlantic, Humboldt, Indianola, Iowa Falls, Le Mars, Mount Pleasant, Storm Lake, Tipton and Waverly.

To learn more about investment resources for rural areas in Iowa, call (515) 284-4663 or visit www.rd.usda.gov/ia. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page.

FEMA Disaster recovery center locations in Iowa

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Adair County – Greenfield City Hall

202 S. 1st Street

Greenfield, Iowa 50849

Ringgold County – United Baptist Presbyterian Church

2343 US Highway 169

Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854

Pottawattamie County – Minden Fire Department

207 Main Street

Minden, Iowa 51553

Shelby County – Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

1901 Hawkeye Ave. Suite 101

Harlan, Iowa 51537

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Forestry experts available to help landowners assess storm damage

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Iowa DNR) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has forestry experts available to help landowners impacted by recent storms with forest storm damage assessments and forest recovery plans. Lindsey Barney, district forester for 11 counties in southern and southwest Iowa for the Iowa DNR, said the phone calls are just beginning as the cleanup progresses.

“These storms have caused significant damage across the state. When the landowners are ready, we will be here to help them assess the impact to their timber,” she said. There is a map and contact information for the local district foresters online at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Forestry/Forestry-Landowner-Assistance

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Fawning season is here, deer are on the move

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Iowa DNR News) – Fawning season traditionally begins during the last week of May, peaks in the first couple of weeks of June, before gradually tapering off. And that means deer are on the move. Does are secretive about the birthing process and will venture out from normal use areas looking for a secluded spot to deliver this year’s crop of fawns in peace, said Jim Coffey, forest wildlife research biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “This seclusion process is a driving force in protection for the lanky, wavering fawn. Fawns will be left alone while the doe returns only to nurse. This is normal deer behavior,” he said.

“The doe searches out an isolated location where she feels safe and, on occasion, those places may leave us scratching our heads wondering what the doe was thinking. But she chose that location because it made sense to her,” Coffey said. “The worst thing someone can do at this stage is to ‘rescue’ the fawn. Mom is likely nearby and watching you. Leave it be, or if you did handle the fawn, return it to where you found it and walk away.”

With the recent flooding and saturated soils, many areas near river bottoms are not available for fawning, pushing deer to higher elevations. These spots can be anything from open hayfield to a field terrace to the flowerbed in the backyard. The Iowa DNR will not be rehabilitating or comingling fawns with other deer to avoid the potential of spreading chronic wasting disease – or other disease – to new areas. This emphasizes the point of leaving ‘abandoned” fawns be.

The spindly legged newborn fawn is designed with a few survival tools built in –its spots are cryptic camouflage that emulates the sunlight spots projected onto leaf litter of the forest floor and its lack of movement the first two weeks helps to reduce scent patterns. This combination is its best chance at survival until it is capable to following the doe.

Fawning season also coincides with an increase in deer vehicle collisions. “There is a lot of movement this time of year that relates to the social structure of deer. The doe is on the move looking for the safe isolated place to have the fawns.  Additional movement comes from last year’s fawns that are now isolated teenagers starting to venture out to find new space. These yearlings have to make their own decisions for the first time, encounter other adult deer and build new social structures,” Coffey said. “This movement behavior can occur during all times of the day. Once it settles out, the active movement time will return to dawn and dusk.

“The key to remember is that for the next month deer may not be acting like we think deer should act, stay alert while driving at any time of the day.” Drivers are reminded to drive defensively, avoid distractions, slow down, and provide safe distance between vehicles. Don’t veer for deer. If a driver does hit a deer, drivers can get a salvage tag for the meat by calling either the local conservation officer or local law enforcement agency. The salvage tag is free and is required to legally possess the meat. Salvaging requires that the entire deer be removed from the roadway.

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Allen Named D1Softball Second Team All-American

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May 28th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

AMES, Iowa – Junior outfielder Angelina Allen continues to rack up postseason awards, as the Moreno Valley, Calif., native has been named a Second Team All-American by D1Softball, the organization announced Tuesday.

Allen becomes the fourth Cyclone in program history to be named an All-American, joining Sami Williams (2021, 2019), Erica Martinez (2002) and Jenny Condon (1989). Williams, Martinez, and Condon were all NFCA All-Americans, while Allen became the school’s first-ever selection by D1Softball, who began postseason awards in 2022.

Angelina is the second player in school annals to be named a Second Team All-American, joining Condon. Only Sami Williams, in her 2021 season, has achieved a higher recognition as she was named a First Team All-American.

After earning All-Big 12 Second Team and NFCA First Team All-Midwest Region, Allen has continued to be rewarded for one of the best seasons in program history.

One of just four Cyclones to start all 51 games, the Iowa State left fielder led the team in most every offensive category. Allen slashed .435/.489/.759, leading the team in all three departments. Her .435 batting average and .489 on-base percentage are the second-highest in a single season in program history.

Angelina recorded 74 hits in 170 at-bats, scored 38 runs and tallied a team-high 43 RBI. She also registered a team-high 33 extra-base hits on the year, recording 22 doubles – the second-most in school history and the third-most in the nation – and 11 home runs.

Allen has been building toward this recognition all season, as she finished 2023 strong, being named to the Big 12 All-Tournament Team at the end of the year. As the 2024 season began, she became the first Cyclone since Williams in 2021 to be named the Big 12 Player of the Week (3/5) and led the league in both hits and doubles.

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Mills County Sheriff’s report for 5/28/24

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May 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports six arrests occurred over the past week. Tuesday (May 28th), 33-year-old Tyler Jason Chambers, of Glenwood, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree. His bond was set at $5,000.

On Sunday, 34-year-old Morgan Lynne Prusha, of Glenwood, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. Saturday night, 35-year-old Robert David Roth, of Emerson, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Disorderly Conduct. Friday afternoon, Mills County Deputies arrested 34-year-old Christopher Lee McDaniel, of Pacific Junction, on a warrant for Harassment in the 3rd Degree. All three subjects were being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.

There were two arrested in Mills County on May 21st: 36-year-old Kayla Marie Shoemaker, of Glenwood, was arrested for Simple Assault ($300 bond), and 38-year-old AJ Sidney Kercheval, of Omaha, was arrested at the Pottawattamie County Jail on a Mills County warrant for Violation of Probation (Bond $5,000).

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Grassley Town Hall held in Atlantic, Tuesday

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May 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) held a Town Hall meeting this (Tuesday) morning (May 28th) at Iowa Western Community College, in Atlantic. After he answered questions and spoke about a variety of topics with those in attendance, Grassley took some time to speak with reporters. He was asked what are people asking about lately, during the meetings?

The economy and workforce are also topics of concern to his constituents. Senator Grassley spoke in particular about an immigration parole reform bill.

He said the Democrats don’t want an immigration bill to be discussed on the floor of the Senate unless it’s their bill. Grassley said his message is that there’s enough work to be done in the Senate, but there’s not enough time allotted by leaders of the congressional delegation.

Sen. Grassley

The Town Hall meeting is part of Iowa’s Senior Senator’s annual 99 county tour across the State.

He was scheduled to hold a similar meeting Tuesday afternoon in Glenwood, and in Corning on Wednesday. The sessions mark Grassley’s 44th consecutive year of holding at least one meeting in each Iowa County.

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Body of missing kayaker from Frederika found in NE Iowa

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May 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The search for a missing kayaker in northeast Iowa has ended in tragedy. Monday, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported seeing what they believed was a body in the Upper Iowa River near Lundy Bridge in Winneshiek County. Authorities say the Decorah Fire Department confirmed a short time later that was the body of 39-year-old Justin Limkemann of Frederika.

Limkemann was last seen May 18th when he went kayaking on the Upper Iowa River near Decorah. A capsized kayak and several items belonging to Limkemann were found on the 19th.

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Webster City firefighters rescue kayaker from rain-swollen river

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May 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A recreational boater was rescued late Saturday from the flooded Boone River in Hamilton County. The Webster City Fire Department received a call after the individual had fallen off of a kayak. The fire department used a rescue boat to rescue the person. The rescue was reported in the Boone River between Webster City and Stratford. The individual was hanging on to the kayak at the time of the rescue.

Once the person was rescued, the person was taken to Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City for further care and evaluation. The Boone River is not safe for a boat or kayak to be on due to the river cresting over 10 feet.

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Atlantic RAGBRAI “Atlantipalooza” Merchandise Still Available

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May 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic RAGBRAI® Committee continues to sell Atlantipalooza merchandise, a collection of tee shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, and stickers. The Atlantipalooza merchandise was launched during a Town Hall meeting early this May. The committee chose a music festival theme and came up with Atlantipalooza as a play off the well-known music festival Lalapalooza.

The merchandise features the bold “Atlantipalooza” logo on brightly colored tank tops, tee shirts, sweatshirts, and stickers. The committee has limited designs and sizes on hand at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, but the full line of merchandise can be viewed and purchased online at www. AtlanticRAGBRAI.com

The Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee will continue to meet regularly to plan for Atlantipalooza on July 22nd. All forms and information available can be accessed on the website www.atlanticragbrai.com. Community members and riders alike are encouraged to follow Atlantic RAGBRAI on Facebook and Instagram for all things Atlantic RAGBRAI.

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