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CONNIE COLLEEN WISE, 82, of Avoca (Mass of Christian Burial 4/22/23)

Obituaries

April 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

CONNIE COLLEEN WISE, 82, of Avoca, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial for CONNIE WISE will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 21st, from 5-until 7-p.m.

Burial is in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

CONNIE COLLEEN WISE is survived by:

Her daughters – Michele (Gene) Pauley, of Avoca; Renee (Clark) Price, of Shelby, and Lynette (Dan) Nelsen, of Walnut.

Her son – Mark Wise (& Beth Hargens), of Shelby.

Her sister – Virgilene Koenig, of Papillion, NE.

14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

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3 juveniles hurt, 1 seriously, in a Red Oak accident

News

April 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A collision between an SUV and a pickup Tuesday afternoon in Red Oak, resulted in injuries to three juveniles from Red Oak. All three were in the SUV. One of them, a nine-year-old male, was seriously hurt and flown by Air Evac helicopter to the UNMC in Omaha. The other two, a 12-year-old male and a 9-year-old female,  suffered suspected minor injuries.

Authorities say Red Oak Fire and Rescue and Red Oak Police were dispatched to the accident scene at the intersection of N. 2nd and East Valley Streets, at around 4:40-p.m. Upon investigation, it was determined a 1996 Chevy pickup driven by 38-year-old Michael Squires, of Red Oak, was traveling south on N. 2nd, when the vehicle broadsided a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, driven by Melissa Vanscyoc, of Red Oak, as she was traveling east on Valley Street.

Squires was cited for Failure to Yield, and Failure to show proof of insurance. Both vehicles were totaled, which damages amounting to $19,000.

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Iowans are called to serve during this National Volunteer Week

Ag/Outdoor, News

April 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – There’s Effigy Mounds National Monument in the northeast Iowa town of Harpers Ferry, but outside of that, Iowa has no big national parks that draw visitors from around the world. Still, Iowans are encouraged to sign up to lend a hand during this National Volunteer Week through the National Park Service. The agency’s volunteer program manager Shari Orr explains what the effort is all about. “National Volunteer Week was created many years ago by Points of Light,” Orr says, “and it was really just an opportunity to recognize the value and impact of volunteers across the country.”

The week was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially each year, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled. “Our two internal goals for this week are to say ‘thank you’ to all of our current volunteers,” Orr says, “and to say ‘join us’ to folks who haven’t volunteered in a while or who have not yet volunteered with us.” While volunteering is a way to give back to your community, for some, giving back is also a way to receive. Orr says if you’ve always wanted to visit a particular national park, say Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, or Yosemite, this could be your golden opportunity.

“People like to get involved in that special place in their community, but they also like to volunteer to those parks that they’ve dreamed about traveling to for their whole lives.” She encourages Iowans to search the National Park Service’s website — N-P-S-dot-gov — and see what opportunities they find.

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Heartbeat Today 04-19-2023

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 19th, 2023 by admin

Chris Parks speaks with Cass County Relay for Life Committee Chair Carole Schuler about the 2023 Relay that is set for Sunday, June 25th from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA. Sign up at www.relayforlife.org/casscountyia

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Creston Police report: Creston man arrested for FTA on a Sex Offender Registration Violation x2

News

April 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report the arrest at around Noon, Tuesday, of a Creston man. 44-year-old James Alan Ford was arrested at his residence. He was charged with Failure to Appear on Sex Offender Registration Violation 1st Offense – two counts. Ford was taken to Union County Jail. He was seen by Magistrate and released on Own Recognizance.

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Looming El Nino could bring Iowa farmers decent growing season, drought relief

News, Weather

April 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The La Nina weather pattern is gone, and the National Climate Prediction Center anticipates an El Nino will develop within a few months, which could be welcome news for Iowa farmers. Meteorologist Dennis Todey, director of the U-S-D-A’s Midwest Climate Hub — based in Ames, says El Ninos typically mean a decent growing season for our region, while the extra rainfall could help to knock down the long-running drought. “Conditions look like they’re heading towards El Nino, in the way of the computer models and what we’re seeing in the way of sea surface temperatures,” Todey says, “so they issue what they call an El Nino Watch, which means that an El Nino is likely to be occurring after this.”

While the La Nina lasted for three years, he say the switch to an El Nino pattern is coming on much faster than expected. “The ocean temperatures in the Pacific, especially close to South America, are warming up very quickly,” Todey says. “The computer models continue that progression to likely being El Nino. Reading the advisory now, the El Nino seems more likely by summer which seemed a very quick transition.” Wide areas of Iowa have suffered with drought, and this weather shift could provide some much-needed relief.

“El Ninos typically are better growing seasons for us. They may not be outstanding growing seasons but the tendency is for them to not be bad growing seasons,” Todey says. “Temperatures tend to be more moderate, better chances for precipitation. So for the drought areas, that’s not a bad thing and actually a good thing.” Northwest Iowa’s Monona and Woodbury counties are in the worst category — exceptional drought, while much of Iowa’s western half is either rated in moderate, severe or extreme drought, while broad sections of central and eastern Iowa are listed as abnormally dry.

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Classes at the DeSoto Middle School cancelled due to fire & water damage

News

April 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(DeSoto, Iowa) – Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) School District Superintendent Greg Dufoe, posted on social media this (Wednesday) morning, that late Tuesday evening, “DeSoto Intermediate experienced a roof fire on the 1990’s portion of the building.” The fire was contained, but “Due to the efforts taken to stop the fire and in order to determine the full extent of the damage,” Dufoe said, “Intermediate students will not have school…” today (Wed., April 19, 2023.

“All other students and ADM School Buildings,” he said, were holding classes as planned. The Superintendent added, “We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and will share more information when we know more. We would also like to thank the many first responders and firefighters who responded quickly.”

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ACGC boys win at Ballard Co-Ed Meet, Charger girls finish 7th

Sports

April 19th, 2023 by admin

Ballard Co-Ed Meet
04/18/2023

Girls Team Scores

  1. Ballard 138
  2. Gilbert 101
  3. Iowa Falls-Alden 89
  4. West Marshall 80
  5. South Hamilton 68
  6. Collins-Maxwell 49
  7. ACGC 42
  8. South Tama County 17

Ava Campbell went 2nd in the 800M for ACGC (2:37.09) and they won the 4x800M Relay (Hayden Coffman, Adalyn Benson, Katelyn Schafer, Ava Campbell 11:03.39).

Boys Team Scores

  1. ACGC 156
  2. Central Springs 94
  3. Ballard 93
  4. South Tama County 72
  5. Collins-Maxwell 58
  6. South Hamilton 50
  7. Dowling Catholic 32
  8. Perry 21

The Chargers picked up a number of wins on their way to the team crown. Lance Bunde won the High Jump (6-00) and Long Jump (20-01.50). Austin Kunkle took the 100M (11.49), Treyton Schneider won the 110M Hurdles (17.52), and Payton Jacobe won the Shot Put (51-06.50). The Chargers also won the 4x100M Relay (Brock Littler, Jedd Weinkoetz, Lance Bunde, Austin Kunkle 44.92) and Shuttle Hurdle (Tate Fever, Jathan South, Brexton Schneider, Treyton Schneider 1:08.28).

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Fremont-Mills girls, Woodbine boys win at CAM Classic

Sports

April 19th, 2023 by admin

CAM Classic Track and Field Meet
04/18/2023 at Atlantic High School

Girls Team Scores

  1. Fremont-Mills 176
  2. Woodbine 159.5
  3. Audubon 86
  4. Stanton 85
  5. CAM 66
  6. Coon Rapids-Bayard 43.5
  7. Exira-EHK 40
  8. Atlantic JV 37
  9. Paton-Churdan 10

Fremont-Mills got a big night from Hannah Wilson with wins in the 800M (2:26.92), 1500M (5:24.02) and 400M Hurdles (1:11.80). Teegan Ewalt won the 400M (1:02.12). Emily Madison won the High Jump (4-10) and Macy Mitchell won the Discus (101-06). The Knights also won the Distance Medley, Sprint Medley, 4x200M Relay, 4x400M Relay, and 4x800M Relay.

Audubon’s Madison Steckler won the 100M (13.37), 200M (26.69), and 100M Hurdles (16.72). Stefi Beisswenger won the 3000M (11:54.78).

CAM’s Emma Follmann was 2nd in the High Jump (4-08) and Karys Hunt went 2nd in the Discus (96-09).

Full results: cam invite results Girls 4.18.23

Boys Team Scores

  1. Woodbine 173
  2. CAM 104
  3. Coon Rapids-Bayard
  4. Exira-EHK 81
  5. Audubon 75
  6. Fremont-Mills 58
  7. Atlantic JV 53
  8. Stanton 47
  9. Griswold 34
  10. Woodbine JV 7

Woodbine was led by a win from Landon Bendgen in the 1600M, Gunner Wagner in the 3200M, and Andrew Thoreson in the Long Jump. The Tigers also won the 4x800M Relay.

CAM got wins from Cale Maas in the 400M (53.21), Jack Follmann in the 110M Hurdles (15.74) and 400M Hurdles (57.41). Those two runners were joined by Sam Foreman to help win the 4x400M Relay, Sprint Medley, and Shuttle Hurdle Relay for the Cougars as well. The Shuttle Hurdle Relay (Jack Follmann, Cale Maas, Collin Bower, Sam Foreman) ran 1:00.90 and qualify for Drake Relays with that mark.

Exira-EHK’s Cash Emgarten won the 100M (11.61) and Derek Kommes won the High Jump (5-10).

Audubon’s Zeke Konkler won the 800M (2:10.39) and the Wheelers took the Distance Medley (Dakota McCrainie, Mason Steckler, Brody Schultes, Zeke Konkler 4:00.72).

Full results: cam invite results boys 4.18.23

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Glenwood girls, Lewis Central boys win at LC Co-Ed Meet held at Glenwood 04/18/2023

Sports

April 19th, 2023 by admin

Lewis Central Co-Ed Track and Field Meet
04/18/2023 @ Glenwood Track due to power issue at LC

Girls Team Scores

  1. Glenwood 124.5
  2. Atlantic 88
  3. Treynor 75.5
  4. Lewis Central 73
  5. Abraham Lincoln 53
  6. Clarinda 51
  7. St. Albert 47
  8. SC East 45
  9.  Harlan 45
  10. Underwood 44
  11. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 34
  12. Red Oak 20
  13. Creston 19
  14. SC West 10
  15. SC North 6
  16.  Thomas Jefferson 6

Danika Arnold led Glenwood with a win in the 100M (13.20). The Rams also won the 4x400M Relay, 4x800M Relay, and Distance Medley.

Atlantic got a win from Ava Rush in the 400M (1:00.34). She also went 2nd in the 800M (2:23.05). Atlantic went 2nd in the 4x400M Relay (Rush, Morgan Botos, Claire Pellett, Chloe Mullenix 4:11.62). Morgan Botos was 2nd in the 400M Hurdles (1:09.33). The 4x800M Relay team for Atlantic went 2nd as well (Mariah Huffman, Abby Smith, Claire Wiederstein, Claire Pellett 10:42.60).

Boys Team Scores

  1. Lewis Central 129
  2. Glenwood 82
  3. Clarinda 80
  4. Sioux City East 62
  5. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 57
  6. Underwood 54
  7. Atlantic 47
  8. Treynor 41
  9. Harlan 41
  10. St. Albert 38
  11. CB Thomas Jefferson 34
  12. Red Oak 33
  13. Creston 21
  14. CB Abraham Lincoln 12
  15. Sioux City North 7
  16. Lewis Central JV 3

Lewis Central was led by three wins from Ethan Eichhorn. He won the 800M, 1600M, and 3200M. Parker Matiyow swept the Shot Put and Discus for the Titans as well.

Atlantic won the 4x800M Relay (Alex Sonntag, Caden Andersen, Jayden Proehl, Bennett Whetstone 8:34.13). Jayden Proehl was 2nd in the High Jump (6-00). Carter Pellett was 2nd in the 400M (52.62). Colton Rasmussen was 3rd in the 110M Hurdles (16.65) and 4th in the High Jump (5-10).

Full results: LC COED MEET RESULTS

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