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Family Dream Christmas held in Atlantic Dec. 18th

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December 20th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Atlantic Police Department report that on Saturday December 18th, A-PD Reserve Officers held their annual “Family Dream Christmas” program. This year the APD Reserves were assisted by the SWI Chaplains Association, and a Harlan Police Reserve. The Atlantic Girls Basketball Team were back once again this year and did a great job setting up, taking down, and organizing the toy room. There was a total of 12 families helped in the program this year.

Seven families were taken shopping to local businesses in Atlantic. This included shopping for all members of their families. They also received a full Christmas Dinner, including a turkey and ham. The families also received a gift card to a local grocery store to help with food and meat cost during the holiday season. APD Reserves provided five additional families with a trip through the Reserve Departments toy room, which includes new toys that are donated throughout the year. The children in these families were brought through the toy room and picked out a few items each that they would like to have. These families were also provided with the same Christmas dinner and gift card.

Atlantic Girl’s Basketball Team helping to set-up the toy room. (All photos by Jodie Houge, via the Atlantic PD Facebook page)

All together, this weekends “Family Dream Christmas” and “Shop with a Cop” programs, the Atlantic Police and Reserve Departments were able to help a total of 73 children and 17 adults within 23 families to have a much more joyful Christmas experience! ! We would not be able to run these programs without the wonderful donations we receive each year. Lt. Devin Hogue and Chief Dave Erickson want to thank all of the MANY generous PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS that contributed to the cause, and to the following companies and groups:

The Joe Dirt Memorial Tournament, Richter & Son Towing, OSI “Oakland Foods” Women in leadership group, JBG Farms, Smith Land Service, Atlantic Carriers, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, Keegen Pace, Pymosa Lodge, AM Vets Post 1, Atlantic Hy-Vee, Deter Motor Company, Atlantic Wal-Mart, The Atlantic News & Telegraph, Atlantic Subway, Brown’s Shoe Fit, as well as MANY MANY more! On behalf of the Atlantic Police and Police Reserves, they issue their heartfelt thanks and a wish of a joyous New Year in 2021!

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Storm-delayed City Council meeting takes place this evening in Atlantic

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December 20th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Severe storms and tornadoes last Wednesday evening forced the scheduled Atlantic City Council to be moved to this (Monday) evening at 5:30-p.m., instead. The meeting at City Hall will be the last for current Mayor Dave Jones and Councilman Dick Casady. Jones did not run for re-election in advance of the Nov. 2nd race, and Casady lost his 5th Ward seat to former Councilman Dana Halder, on Nov. 2nd. At Large Councilmember Grace Garrett, who won the Nov. 30th run-off election against Tim Teig, will be sworn-in as Mayor toward the end of today’s session, and be presented with the gavel by Mayor Jones.

Before Halder and Garrett are administered with their respective Oath’s of Office, the Atlantic City Council has some other business to attend to, including a Public Hearing with regard to a CDBG-CV application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), for a $100,000 grant to help the Atlantic Food Pantry buy food in 2022 and the first part of 2023 (CV stands for Covid-related relief). The City would serve as the application for the grant.

As part of the application process, a matching grant of $23,000 is required. Those funds have already been obtained through the recent “Scrooge” contest in Atlantic. Several points will be covered during the public hearing and addressed through citizen participation. Afterward, the Council will act on an Order to approve the Atlantic Food Pantry’s application for the CDBG-CV program.

In other business, the Council will act on an Order approving a Change Order for the Atlantic Downtown Revitalization Project, with regard to replacing broken glass at 511 Chestnut Street, and providing for additional repairs at 413 Chestnut. The cost of the change order ($1,838.05 total) will not be shouldered by the City alone. For every additional dollar of cost the property owner commits to the project, the City matches that with a dollar, and the federal government matches with two dollars.

Another part of the Council’s meeting is an Order filling the vacant At-Large Council seat, by appointment. With Grace Garrett assuming the role as Mayor, her seat is left open. The Council has the option to fill the seat by appointment, but must first publish a notice of intent to do so not less than four and not more than 20 days before the date they consider the appointment. The appointment to fill the vacancy must be made within 60-days of the date of the vacancy. If the Council chooses to appoint, the public can petition for a special election to fill the vacancy. The petition must be filed within 14 days after the appointment is made or notice is published, whichever is later.

It must also contain the required number of signatures, but no less than 10. A person appointed by the Council will serve until the next city election. If a Special Election is called for, it will cost the City anywhere from $4,000 to $5,000. In other business, the Council will act on Orders to appoint to the Atlantic Airport Commission, Bill Garrett and Brad Henningsen. Garrett will replace Dr. Carrol Trewet, with the appointment lasting until Nov. 1, 2022. Henningsen will replace Mike Henningsen until Nov. 1, 2024. Both Dr. Trewet and Mike Henningsen have tendered their resignations from the Commission.

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Tractor-trailer blown over in Guthrie County

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December 20th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office today (Monday), issued a report on an accident that occurred during last Wednesday’s violent storms. Authorities say 54-year-old Charles Troy McNeill, of Woodward, was driving a 2007 Peterbilt semi tractor pulling an empty livestock trailer, when he encountered a high gust of wind due to the storms. The cab and trailer were blown onto the driver’s side. The accident happened at around 5:29-p.m., as McNeill was traveling east on Highway 141. There were no injuries. The semi tractor/trailer sustained a total of $50,000 damage.

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Ankeny man arrested for OWI after incident outside the Guthrie Center Casey’s Store

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December 20th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – A central Iowa man was arrested Sunday evening, after he almost hit a building, pedestrians and a fuel pump, in Guthrie Center. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, 24 -year-old Florencia Montes Gregorio, of Ankeny, pulled up to the front door of the Casey’s General Store at around 5:55-p.m., Sunday. After he came out of the store, he returned to his 2004 Nissan Maxima and put the vehicle in drive, nearly driving through the front door of the store while customers were walking out. Officials say that happened “Multiple times” before Gregorio finally put the vehicle in reverse and erratically backed into a post barrier near a gas pump. Gregorio then pulled up next to the pump he almost struck, to get fuel. Deputies placed him under arrest for OWI. He was also cited for having No Valid Driver’s License, Open Container as a driver, reckless driving, and failure to provide proof of insurance – accident related. Damage from the incident amounted to $2,700. No injuries were reported.

And, at around 11-a.m. Saturday, a 2017 Hyundai Sante Fe SUV driven by 81-year-old James J. Kloewer, of Lawson, MO, was traveling west on Highway 44 in Guthrie County, just west of Frontier, when a deer ran into the driver’s side of the vehicle. Kloewer was not injured. His SUV sustained about $4,500 damage,

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UNI women drop game at Oregon State

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December 20th, 2021 by admin

The UNI women’s basketball team came up short at Oregon State on Sunday 70-59. The Beavers jumped in front by seven at the end of the first and 14 by halftime.

Oregon State was led by 14 points apiece from Talia von Oelhoffen and Taylor Jones. The Beavers move to 7-3 on the season.

UNI got 17 points from Karli Rucker and Kam Finley finished with 11 points and 7 rebounds. UNI falls to 7-4 on the season. Next up for the Panthers is a 6:00 p.m. matchup with Evansville at home on December 30th.

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Drake women lose at Nebraska

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December 20th, 2021 by admin

The Drake women’s basketball team fell on the road against Nebraska on Sunday 89-68. It was a six point game at half but the Huskers gradually pulled away and put the game away with a 25-14 advantage in the fourth quarter.

Nebraska was led by 16 points from Ashley Scoggin and 15 each from Sam Haiby and Alexis Markowski. The Huskers improved to 11-0.

Drake got 16 points from Megan Meyer and 14 from Maggie Bair in the loss. The Bulldogs fell to 7-3 on the season. Next up is a home game against Minnesota on Thursday.

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Drake picks up 80-54 win over UT-Martin

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December 20th, 2021 by admin

Drake picked up an 80-54 win over UT-Martin on Sunday at the Knapp Center. The Bulldogs raced out to a 43-25 advantage in the first half and outscored the Skyhawks by 9 in the second half.

Okay Djamgouz and Tucker DeVries each dropped in 15 points for the Bulldogs. DeVries also had 7 assists and 6 rebounds to help the effort. Darnell Brodie had 12 points and ShanQuan Hemphill and Ayo Akinwole each had 10.

The Bulldogs improved to 9-4 on the season and will travel to face St. Louis on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.

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Creston beats Humboldt in lead in to college dual

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December 20th, 2021 by admin

The Creston Panthers beat the Humboldt Wildcats 40-24 in a dual that preceded the Iowa State vs. Purdue matchup on Sunday at Humboldt High School.

Winners for the Panthers were: Christian Ahrens (113), Trey Chestnut (132), Triston Barncastle (145), Briley Hayes (152), Kaden Street (170), Ty Morrison (182), Max Chapman (220), andChris Wilson (285).

The Panthers improve to 10-0 in dual action this season.

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Dresser earns 200th win as Cyclones beat Purdue 23-13 in Humboldt

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December 20th, 2021 by admin

HUMBOLDT, Iowa – Iowa State Wrestling Head Coach Kevin Dresser picked up his 200th career win Sunday night, as the 13th-ranked Cyclones beat 15th-ranked Purdue 23-13 at Humboldt High School. The victory came in his hometown gym, as Humboldt is the hometown for Dresser and Purdue head coach Tony Ersland.

The Boilermakers jumped out to an 11-0 lead through the first three matches. Purdue earned a major decision at 125 pounds and 141 to take the early lead. Iowa State got on the board at 149 pounds, as 24th-ranked Jarrett Degen earned a 20-1 (6:10) technical fall against Trey Kruse. Leading 4-0 going into the second period, Degen earned a quick reversal before adding a pair of nearfall points. With :10 left in the second period, Degen increased his lead to 12-0 with a four-point nearfall. The match ended as Degen earned a takedown with 1:00 to go before another four-point nearfall with :50 left. It was the 80th career victory for Degen, as he improved to 6-1 on the year.

In one of the most anticipated matches of the night, top-ranked David Carr defeated 11th-ranked Kendall Coleman by fall (4:30) at 157 pounds. Carr led 2-0 after the first period and added two takedowns for a 7-1 lead in the second before recording the fall. Purdue was deducted a team point following the 157-pound match, giving Iowa State the 11-10 lead. Carr moved to 8-0 on the year with his 41st-straight victory, the second-longest active streak in the nation.

Purdue’s final victory came at 165 pounds, as Hayden Lohrey edged Austin Kraisser 5-3. At 174 pounds, Joel Devine downed 21st-ranked Gerrit Nijenhuis 4-1. Devine opened the scoring with a first period takedown. Leading 2-1 into the third period, Devine earned a point for stalling before getting a riding time (1:09) point for the victory. The Devine victory gave Iowa State the lead for good.

It was another top-20 battle at 184 pounds, as 13th-ranked Marcus Coleman defeated 20th-ranked Max Lyon 8-2. Coleman recorded a takedown in each of the first two periods, taking a 4-2 lead into the final period. Coleman escaped :12 into the period and added a takedown with :12 left to seal the victory.

Ranked 18th in the country, Yonger Bastida picked up his second-straight top-10 win as he defeated 10th-ranked Thomas Penola 6-4 at 197 pounds. Bastida had a takedown in each of the first two periods to take a 4-3 lead into the third period. The final takedown came with 1:11 left for Bastida’s victory that put Iowa State ahead 20-13. Bastida moved to 7-1 on the year with the win. Sam Schuyler recorded a takedown :12 into the match at heavyweight, as he beat Michael Woulfe 2-0.

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Morningside Wins Third NAIA National Championship in Last Four Years

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December 20th, 2021 by Jim Field

DURHAM, N.C.—Morningside overcame two different seven-point deficits and three turnovers to score the final 17 points of the NAIA Football National Championship to win its third title in four years.

The Mustangs finished the year with a perfect 14-0 record after defeating Grand View 38-28.

“It was tough, but the guys kept playing,” said coach Steve Ryan. “We struggled with turnovers in the first half and our defense came out and played lights-out in the second half.”

Grand View (14-1) forced a three-and-out to start the third quarter, then blocked the punt to take over at the Morningside 5-yard line. Ali Scott’s second touchdown run of the game put the Vikings up 28-21 with 12:25 left in the third.

Morningside used a 15-play, 82-yard drive that chewed up 6:25 of the third quarter to tie the game at 28 on Anthony Sims’ third touchdown run of the game from four yards out.

Sims was the Offensive Player of the Game finishing with 145 rushing yards on 27 carries.

A Drew Bessey interception with 12:31 left in the fourth which set up a 34-yard touchdown pass from Joe Dolincheck to Reid Jurgensmeier.

Jurgensmeier had a monster game in the second half, finishing with 216 yards on 13 catches.

“He always played big in big games, and he did today,” said Ryan of Jurgensmeier. “He made critical catches and his last touchdown was phenomenal.”

Both teams scored on their first possessions, going 75 yards each on six plays each. A 30-yard pass from Johnny Sullivan to Anthony Turner got Grand View on the board first just 2:27 into the game and Sims scored from three yards out for Morningside to tie the game with 11:11 left in the first. A two-yard run by Sims at the 6:52 mark of the quarter gave the Mustangs their first lead.

The Vikings took advantage of a pair of turnovers to regain the lead with a one-yard run by Ali Scott to tie it.

Morningside was able to keep points off the board once on a missed field goal following an interception and nearly regained momentum on a long pass to Austin Johnson, but the ball was punched loose by Jianni Angulo after a 57-yard gain.

Grand View answered with a 10-yard reception by Bennett Spry from Sullivan with 3:03 left in the second to go up 21-14.

“I couldn’t be any prouder of them,” said coach Joe Woodley of his Grand View team. “They showed the same guts and fight and execution today as they have all year. Sometimes it’s not enough.”

The Mustangs answered with a 13-play drive to tie the game with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Joe Dolincheck to Austin Johnson with 20 seconds left in the second.

“Joe just puts the ball in the right spot every play,” said Jurgensmeier. “That’s what we’ve been doing all year, and our coaches had good calls and put us in the right spots.”

Jalen Portis was named the Defensive Player of the

(Game after making five tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble, leading a defense that limited the Vikings to 324 total yards.

(from naia.org)

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