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Red Oak's Ramirez ends career as state medalist, KMAland Girls Tennis Player of the Year
(Red Oak) -- Merced Ramirez gradually improved throughout her tennis career, resulting in a state medal and 2024 KMAland Girls Tennis Player of the Year in her senior season. "It's surreal," Ramirez said of her senior season. "I didn't think I would get this far as a singles player. I honestly surprised myself with my ability to make it to state and place."
St. Joseph Mustangs beat Clarinda A's at home, team now 6-0 start to the season
(ST. JOSEPH, MO) - The St. Joseph Mustangs baseball team defeated the Clarinda A's 7-3 in a rain shortened 7 innings at Phil Welch Stadium. Pitcher Landon Reith got the start for St. Joseph and finished with 7 strikeouts and gave up 4 hits and 2 runs in 6 innings pitched. Carson Schrack was 2-for-3 at the plate with 3 RBI for the Mustangs.
Shenandoah schools offering summer lunch program
(Shenandoah) -- The Shenandoah School District is doing its part to ensure that area kids don't go hungry during summer break. Shenandoah schools are participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program, now providing free meals through August 9th, Monday through Friday. Brian Manley is the school district's food service director. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" program Tuesday, Manley says that in addition to daily breakfast and lunch at the high school and K-8 buildings, free lunch and breakfast will be offered at four other locations in Shenandoah and one in Farragut.
KMAland Sports Schedule (6/5): Bedford/Shenandoah softball on KMA-FM
(KMAland) -- KMA Sports has radio coverage from Bedford/Shenandoah softball to highlight a Wednesday KMAland Sports Schedule. Check out the full baseball and softball slate below. KMALAND BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Rolling Valley Conference. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton at CAM. Ar-We-Va at Coon Rapids-Bayard. Boyer Valley at Woodbine. Non-Conference. Bedford at Shenandoah. Glenwood at...
McCalla, Stephens face voters' verdict in sheriff's race
(Shenandoah) -- Two law enforcement veterans vie to become Page County's next sheriff. Chief Deputy Charles McCalla and Deputy Lindsey Stephens square off in Tuesday's Iowa Primary for the Page County sheriff's Republican nomination. Both candidates recently participated in a sheriff's candidates forum aired on KMA AM and FM. During the forum, each candidate was asked whether they would make any changes in the sheriff's office's operations. In addition to running his own lawn and landscaping business for 24 years, Stephens has 15 years of law enforcement experience, joining the Shenandoah Police Department in 2009 before moving to the sheriff's office in 2010. Stephens has also served as the firearms instructor since 2018. Stephens says he hopes to bring a sense of ownership to the department's employees.
Crawford stepping back from full-time real estate broker role, company joining forces with Manuel Realty
(Clarinda) -- After over three decades of service in the Clarinda community and region, Crawford and Company Real Estate and Auction is beginning a new chapter. Officials of the company announced that after 32 years of service, they will be closing their doors and merging their current sales staff with Manuel Realty of Clarinda. The move comes as long-time owner and broker George Crawford is stepping back from his full-time role as a real estate broker. Initially opening the business in 1992, Crawford tells KMA News that now felt like a good time to begin a new chapter away from the daily grind in the office.
Red Oak council hears update on city administrator search
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials heard an update on the search process for one of the city's top administrative positions. Meeting in regular session Monday night, the Red Oak City Council heard an update from Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius on the progress with Hinson Consulting in finding a new city administrator. The job search comes after the council accepted Kyra Smith's resignation from the position in April. Silvius says the application for the position has gone public, with Hinson Consulting adding that they have already begun receiving a good number of applicants.
Clarinda council tables action on Inda Clar street closure request
(Clarinda) -- Clarinda city officials want a little more time to review a street closure request from a local bar for a street dance. During its latest meeting, the Clarinda City Council tabled action on a street closure request from Inda Clar, which entailed blocking off West Washington Street in front of the bar from 16th Street to 17th Street for a street dance from August 17th at 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on August 18th. Cera Sams is the manager for Inda Clar. Sams says the plan for the event would be to have musical entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening along with serving beverages just outside their building as an "end of summer bash" that some of their patrons have been asking for the past year.
Montgomery County Man Faces Assault Charges
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the arrest of a Red Oak man on multiple counts of assault. Deputies arrested 32-year-old Justin L. Marsden on Tuesday on three counts of assault on a person in certain occupations following an assault on multiple law enforcement personnel at 106 W. Coolbaugh Street in Red Oak.
Talk of the Town: Ken Balster
(KMA Land) -- Ken Balster is the Talk of the Town guest this week on KMA. Ken was a long time teacher in the Clarinda Community School District, focusing on Communication Studies, Theatre Production, and large speech contests. Ken talks on his upbringing in Western Iowa, how he acquired the...
Clarinda A's Baseball (6/3): A's lose high-scoring battle with Warren County
(KMAland) -- The A’s lost a high-scoring matchup with the Warren County Crop Dusters on Monday in MINK League play. Check out the scoreboard and statistical leaders below. •Sean Bazmore: 3/5, 2 RBI, 2 R + 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K. •Joey Caruso: 2/4,...
Red Oak man booked on warrant
(Glenwood) -- A Red Oak man was arrested on a warrant in Glenwood Tuesday evening. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says 24-year-old Brandon Lane Good was arrested shortly after 7:30 p.m. on a warrant out of Montgomery County. Authorities say the arrest occurred at the Mills County Sheriff's Office. Good...
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