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Pott. County Sheriff’s report, 5/24/21

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May 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports, a deputy dispatched at around 9:35-a.m. Sunday to a disturbance at residence in Avoca, arrested 20-year-old Martin William Wayne Turner, of Avoca, for Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. He allegedly punched a window on the entry door of the residence, breaking out the glass. The incident happened after Turner was locked out of the house by his mother following an argument. His bond was set at $300.

Saturday night, 22-year-old Gage Alan Eggum, of Council Bluffs, was arrested after a deputy was dispatched to the Old Mormon Bridge for a welfare check in Crescent. Eggum was taken into custody for Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug. His bond was set at $1,000.

Saturday evening, 36-year-old Cory Ross Smith was arrested following a traffic stop, in Treynor. Smith was charged with Driving While Barred/Habitual Offender. And, late Friday night, 41-year-old Lori Beth Bristol was arrested following a traffic stop in the Underwood area. She was charged with OWI/1st offense.

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Atlantic softball opens season Monday with experienced team

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May 24th, 2021 by admin

Photo Atlantic Softball Twitter

The Atlantic softball team steps on the diamond tonight for the first competition of the season with a road trip to Lenox. The Trojans have high expectations for the 2021 campaign coming off a 17-2 record in 2020.

The Trojans won the Hawkeye Ten Conference last season with an undefeated 10-0 mark. The Trojans got nipped in the Regional final last year by Creston and will be looking to try to earn another State trip this year.

First-Team All-Conference pitcher Olivia Engler will command the circle once again with Kennedy Goergen filling the back up role. Engler finished last year with a stellar 1.10 ERA and 134 strikeouts. Engler also was strong at the plate batting .471 with 32 hits including a team-leading 8 doubles. A wealth of strong hitters will follow Engler: Madison Botos (.447), Alyssa Derby (.426), Kennedy Goergen (.407), Lauren Nicholas (.397), Carloine Pellett (.383) and more.

The Trojans have just two senior departures to fill with McKenzie Waters in left field and Reagan Pellett at third base. Jada Jensen, Malena Woodward, and Ava Rush will all be key contributors once again.

The Trojans have a busy opening week traveling to Missouri Valley on Wednesday, Denison-Schleswig on Thursday, and Ballard on Friday.

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Girls Tennis First Round State matches serve up Monday

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May 24th, 2021 by admin

Girls First Round State team tennis matches will be played on Monday. Winners advance to the State Team Tennis Meet on June 5th.

CLASS 1A

Region 1 @ Byrnes Park

Regional Final: Columbus Catholic vs. Ballard 3:00 p.m.
Winner meets Union Community on Tuesday in First Round State match. That will be played at Marshalltown at 3:00 p.m.

Region 2 @ Denison

Spirit Lake vs. Red Oak 3:00 p.m.

Region 3 @  Oskaloosa

Fairfield vs. Pella Christian 3:00 p.m.

Region 4 @ Independence

Decorah vs. Cedar Rapids Xavier 3:00 p.m.

CLASS 2A

Region 1 @ Prairie Ridge Sports Complex

Ankeny Centennial vs. WDM Valley 3:00 p.m.

Region 2 @ Prairie Ridge Sports Complex

Dowling Catholic vs. Waukee 3:00 p.m.

Region 3 @ Bettendorf

Cedar Rapids Washington vs. Cedar Falls 3:00 p.m.

Region 4 @ Bettendorf

Clinton vs. Iowa City West 3:00 p.m.

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CCHS reports changes in operations due to decreased COVID-19 cases & vaccinations

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May 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic) – Officials with Cass County Health System report, effective today (Monday, May 24, 2021), CCHS has changed its operations in several areas, in response to decreasing COVID-19 cases and increasing vaccination rates:
Test Iowa
Patients will continue to complete the online assessment and make an appointment, but the drive-thru service will no longer be available. Beginning Monday, patients with a Test Iowa appointment should park in Lot C and enter through the Emergency Department.

Visitor Policy
All visitors must be in good health and pass entrance screening. Masks are always required to be worn over the nose and mouth. Inpatients will be allowed open visitation; visitors of all ages are welcome. Visitor policies for COVID isolation patients will remain in place; special exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Whenever possible, Cass Health recommends that all outpatients have only one visitor with them during an appointment.

Entrance Screening
All patients and visitors will be briefly screened at all entrances. Every patient and visitor will receive a dated sticker that must be worn while in the facility. Masks are required for all patients and visitors and must always be worn over the nose and mouth.

Respiratory Care Clinic Closes
The dedicated Respiratory Care Clinic will close. All patients with respiratory symptoms can now be seen at AMC Rapid Care or by appointment with a provider at the Atlantic, Anita, Griswold, or Massena Medical Center.

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Boys Second Round Substate Soccer contested Monday

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May 24th, 2021 by admin

The second round of boys substate soccer is being played today. Here is a look at the match-ups. Winners advance to substate finals on Wednesday.

CLASS 1A

Substate 7
Greene County vs Van Meter 5:00 p.m.
Des Moines Christian vs West Central Valley/Nodaway Valley 7:00 p.m.

Substate 8
St. Albert vs Underwood 6:00 p.m.
Treynor vs Riverside 6:30 p.m.

CLASS 2A

Substate 8
ADM vs Glenwood 6:30 p.m.
Denison-Schleswig vs Creston 6:30 p.m.

Class 3A

Substate 1
Sioux City West vs Abraham Lincoln 6:30 p.m.
Sioux City North vs Lewis Central 6:30 p.m.

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Girls Regional Final golf tees up Monday

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May 24th, 2021 by admin

Girls Regional golf competitions are taking place today around the state. The top two teams and top 6 individuals from each site will advance on to the State Meet on June 1st and 2nd. Here’s a look at area sites and competitors.

CLASS 1A

Region 2 Final @ Anita (Crestwood Hills Golf Course)
Teams: Kinglsey-Pierson, Boyer Valley, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Westwood, CAM, Mt. Ayr, Sidney, St. Albert.

Individuals: Alexis Miller, Boyer Valley. Reese Snyder, CAM. Jenna Reynolds, Griswold. Brooklyn Beery, Kingsley-Pierson. Emma Shook, Westwood. Avery Dowling, Sidney. Alaya Betts, Coon Rapids-Bayard. Josie McCluskey, Westwood. Eve Brumbaugh, Sidney. Kali Collins, Logan-Magnolia. Cali Schelm, Westwood. Lainey Sheffield, St. Albert. Delaney Iseminger, Kingsley-Pierson.Chelsey Hoakison, Lenox. Alexis Narmi, St. Albert. Sydney Beymer, Audubon. Meredith Rich, CAM. Addison Brink, Riverside. Mady McKee, CAM. McKenna Sick, Riverside.

CLASS 2A

Region 2 Final @ Neola (Quail Run Golf Course)
Teams: Van Meter, Woodward-Granger, Shenandoah, Treynor, Red Oak.

Individuals: Kylie Carey, Van Meter. Madeline Lewis, Treynor.
Shae Bernhardt, Van Meter. Brooke Bauer, Shenandoah.
London Wille, Van Meter. Halle Wheatley, Shenandoah.
Regan Bernhardt, Van Meter. Bailey Maher, Shenandoah.
Avaree Miller, OABCIG. Brooklyn Currin, Treynor.
Abby Cobb, Panorama. Morgan McGargill, Shenandoah.

CLASS 3A

Region 1 @ Denison (Majestic Hills Golf Course)
Bishop Heelan, Carroll, Denison-Schleswig, Gilbert, Greene County, Harlan, LeMars, MOC-Floyd Valley, Nevada, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Sioux Center, Spencer.

Region 2 @ Atlantic (Nishna Hills Golf Club)
ADM, Atlantic, Ballard, Bondurant-Farrar, Carlisle, Clarke, Creston, Glenwood, North Polk, Perry, Saydel, Winterset.

CLASS 4A

Region 1 @ West Des Moines (Willow Creek Golf Course) 
CB Abraham Lincoln, CB Thomas Jefferson, Dallas Center-Grimes, Dowling Catholic, Johnston, Lewis Central, Sioux City East, Sioux City North, Sioux City West, WDM Valley.

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Ernst to hold traveling office hours in June

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May 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has announced her office will be holding traveling office hours in all 99 counties across Iowa at different times during the month of June to provide assistance with casework for constituents. It should be noted, that the Senator will not be at the traveling office hours. Representatives from Senator Ernst’s office will be available in every county throughout the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about issues involving Social Security, veterans’ benefits, military affairs, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs.

FILE – In this May 19, 2020, file photo, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks with reporters after a Senate Republican weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington. Four relatively unknown Iowa Democrats are competing in a primary Tuesday to take on Ernst. The endeavor was once viewed as a long shot. But Ernst’s slip in approval and the rallying of Iowa and national Democrats behind one of the four has the race receiving a second look. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Those who are seeking assistance with federal agencies but who are unable to attend the traveling office hours can contact one of the Senator’s offices directly or submit a casework request online at www.Ernst.Senate.Gov.

A list of all upcoming dates and area locations can be found below (in alphabetical order).

Adair County: Monday, June 7, 2021; 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Farmers Merchant State Bank 114 S. Broad Street, Orient.

Adams County: Thursday, June 10, 2021; 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM; Corning Public Library 603 9th Street, Corning.

Audubon County: Tuesday, June 15, 2021; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; Audubon Public Library 401 North Park Place, Audubon.

Carroll County: Wednesday, June 23, 2021; 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Carroll Chamber of Commerce 407 W 5th St., Carroll,

Cass County: Tuesday, June 8, 2021; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM; Atlantic Public Library Meeting Room B 507 Poplar Street, Atlantic.

Crawford County: Wednesday, June 23, 2021; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM; Schleswig City Hall 111 2nd Street, Schleswig.

Dallas County: Tuesday, June 8, 2021; 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Adel Public Library Meeting Room 303 S 10th Street, Adel.

Fremont County: Thursday, June 10, 2021; 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Hamburg City Hall 1201 Main Street, Hamburg.

Guthrie County: Wednesday, June 9, 2021; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM; Guthrie County Courthouse Public Meeting Room 200 North 5th Street, Guthrie Center.

Harrison County: Tuesday, June 15, 2021; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Missouri Valley Public Library 420 East Huron Street, Missouri Valley.

Madison County: Thursday, June 24, 2021; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Madison County Annex Conference Room 201 W Court Avenue, Winterset.

Mills County: Tuesday, June 8, 2021; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Glenwood City Hall 5 North Vine Street, Glenwood.

Monona County: Wednesday, June 23, 2021; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; Onawa Public Library Small Meeting Room 707 Iowa Avenue, Onawa.

Montgomery County: Tuesday, June 8, 2021; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM; Red Oak Chamber of Commerce Board Room 307 East Reed Street, Red Oak.

Page County: Thursday, June 10, 2021; 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM; Clarinda Public Library 100 East Garfield Street, Clarinda.

Pottawattamie County: Tuesday, June 8, 2021; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM; Walnut City Hall 229 Antique City Drive, Walnut.

Ringgold County: Tuesday, June 15, 2021; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; Ringgold County Courthouse Conference Room 109 West Madison Street, Mount Ayr.

Shelby County: Thursday, June 15, 2021; 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM; Harlan Chamber of Commerce 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan.

Taylor County: Thursday, June 10, 2021;11:15 AM – 12:15 PM; Bedford Public Library 507 Jefferson Street, Bedford.

Union County: Monday, June 7, 2021; 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Union County Courthouse Law Enforcement Center Room 300 N Pine St, Creston.

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Adair County Health System welcomes new CEO

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May 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield) – Officials with the Adair County Health System, an affiliate of MercyOne, have announced Catherine Hillestad will join ACHS as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 7, 2021. Hillestad is a native of Des Moines. Officials say she brings experience in community and rural health care systems to her new position, including serving in an interim CEO role at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield, and most recently, as Practice Administrator at the Iowa Clinic, in Des Moines.

Catherine Hillestad

Hillestad says she’s excited to join the Adair County Health System. “I look forward,” she said, “to building relationships with everyone at the hospital and in the community of Greenfield. I hope to create a center of excellence for rural healthcare for people in Adair County.” Willard Olesen, Chair of the Adair County Health System Board of Trustees, said Hillestad “Knows what is needed to continue to deliver quality care in Adair County, which is vital to our community.”

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Cardinals place Miles Mikolas on injured list

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May 24th, 2021 by admin

St. Louis, Mo., May 23, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to tonight’ series finale with the Cubs, that they have placed right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas (right forearm tightness) on the 10-day Injured List and recalled right-handed reliever Junior Fernandez from Memphis (AAA).

Mikolas, who was removed from last night’s game after 4.0 innings of work, was making his first appearance in the majors since the 2019 N.L. Championship Series.   Mikolas, 32, missed all of the abbreviated 2020 season and the beginning of the 2021 campaign while recovering from surgery to repair his right flexor tendon.

Fernandez has appeared in one game for the Cardinals this season and in 17 since his debut season in 2019.  The 24-year-old native of the Dominican Republic has worked in five games for Memphis this season, striking out 10 in his 5.1 IP with one save and 3.38 ERA.

Fernandez wears uniform no. 44.

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Busch Stadium will return to full capacity on June 14th

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May 24th, 2021 by admin

ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 19, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals organization announced that it plans to expand to full capacity at Busch Stadium for the remainder of 2021 season beginning on Monday, June 14 when the Cardinals host the Miami Marlins.  In addition, the team’s season ticket holders will be able to access their normal seats for the remainder of the season beginning on that same date.

“We are thrilled to soon be fully opening Busch Stadium to our great fans,” stated Cardinals Team President Bill DeWitt III.  “We have missed the energy and excitement of a full Busch Stadium, and look forward to welcoming everyone back downtown where they can enjoy the many amenities at Ballpark Village while also cheering on our first place Cardinals.”

Individual game tickets for the full capacity Busch Stadium games will go on sale on Thursday, May 27 at 12 noon CDT at cardinals.com or via phone at 314-345-9000.  The team plans to offer $6 tickets for many games this summer, helping to make an outing at Busch Stadium more affordable for families.

The team most recently has been using seating pods spaced a minimum of three feet apart in all directions, starting with last night’s game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates.  That seating plan will continue for the team’s May 21-23 series vs. the Chicago Cubs, June 3-6 series vs. Cincinnati and June 8-9 games vs. Cleveland.

The team announced on May 14 that fully vaccinated fans attending games at Busch Stadium are no longer required to wear masks inside the ballpark.  Fans that are not yet fully vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear masks at all times inside the stadium, including the seating bowl, unless actively eating or drinking.

The following policies and protocols will remain in place to ensure the health and safety of fans and employees in 2021, including:

·       Mobile-only ticketing: All game tickets will be delivered via the MLB Ballpark app, ensuring a touchless entry into the ballpark.

·       Cashless transactions: Concession stands, kiosks and other retail transactions made in the stadium are cashless and only offer credit and debit payment options. Debit cards are available for purchase using cash with no service fees at a limited number of locations inside the stadium.

·       Bags not permitted: To reduce contamination and ensure touchless entry, bags are not permitted to be brought in to Busch Stadium, except for medical bags, diaper bags with a child or clutches/wristlets not exceeding 6″ x 8″.  All exceptions must enter via the designated Inspection Lane at each gate.

Gates at Busch Stadium are now open two hours before first pitch for Friday-Sunday games and 1-1/2 hours before first pitch for Monday-Thursday contests.

Fans can view the full list of Busch Stadium policies and protocols for the 2021 season at cardinals.com/backatbusch.

The Cardinals organization is still hiring ushers and event staff at Busch Stadium.  Interested candidates should visit cardinals.com/jobs to apply or learn more information.

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