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Central Iowa United boys down Creston, fall to Van Meter
STATE CENTER — Baxter’s Ben Richardson tallied a hat trick, Andrew Tollefson added to his team-leading goal count for the season and the Central Iowa United boys soccer team blasted Creston 10-0 on April 29. CIU led 8-0 at halftime before scoring twice in the second half. Tollefson...
Former Creston standout Driskell featured in State Farm MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight
(KMAland) -- Former Creston standout Rylie Driskell has been featured in the State Farm MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight. Driskell is on the golf team at the University of Northern Iowa. To be considered for the MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, athletes must have a cumulative GPA of 3.30, completed one academic year at a Valley school and be at least a sophomore.
Mount Ayr Wins Lenox Class 1A Regional: ACGC Second
(Lenox) Mount Ayr captured the team title at the Class 1A Girl’s Regional Golf Tournament at Lenox on Friday with a 380. ACGC advances to the regional final with a 493. Southwest Valley rounded out the team standings with a 508. The top six individuals include Jaylee Shaffer, Mount...
East Union freshman Eslinger coming off POI title, ready for postseason play
(Afton) -- Zayne Eslinger's freshman season has been stellar, but the East Union freshman hopes to make it even better as he embarks on Class 1A postseason action. Eslinger paced the field at the Pride of Iowa Conference Meet last week, carding a 77 to capture his first conference title claiming Jim Hughes Real Estate KMAland Male Athlete of the Week honors.
KMAland Boys Golf (5/7): 3 area teams have seasons end at sectionals
(KMAland) — Boyer Valley, Glidden-Ralston and Creston boys golf had their seasons come to an end Tuesday. Class 1A Sectional 3 at Kingsley-Pierson — 4. Boyer Valley 366, 5. Glidden-Ralston 390. Area District Qualifiers — None. Boyer Valley — Evan Ten Eyck 87, Cale Soma 89, Tristen...
KMAland Girls Soccer (5/6): St. Albert beats TJ, Underwood shows depth in rout
(KMAland) — St. Albert beat TJ, Creston blanked Centerville, Underwood rolled and the Nebraska State Tournament got underway Monday. St. Albert — Goals: Eleanor Coughlin|Saves: Sophie Sheffield (earned 400th career save) Creston 5 Centerville 0. No stats reported. Kuemper Catholic 2 West Central Valley 1. Kuemper Catholic —...
KMAland Boys Track & Field (5/6): Team titles for Ankeny Christian, Lenox
(KMAland) -- Ankeny Christian won the Bluegrass Conference Meet, while Lenox was the team champ at the Central Decatur Co-Ed. Check out the full KMAland boys track & field rundown below. CENTRAL DECATUR CO-ED Lenox held off the Pride of Iowa Conference heavy field, followed by Wayne, Bedford, Mount Ayr...
Mount Ayr Dominates Girls Regional Golf at Lenox, AC/GC Takes Second
(Lenox, IA)- It’s regional golf time in Iowa and Mount Ayr picked up a team win on Friday. The Raiders meant business on Friday as they came away with a team score of 380 while the second-place Chargers of AC/GC filed in behind with a score of 493. Southwest Valley cleaned up the top three with a team score of 508.
Creston police reports 2 weekend arrests
(Creston) -- Creston authorities report a pair of arrests from over the weekend in unrelated incidents. The Creston Police Department says 42-year-old Nicholas Allen Foltz of Mount Ayr was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday for carrying a weapon while intoxicated and OWI 1st offense. Authorities say the arrest occurred at the Creston-Union County Law Enforcement Center.
Creston woman booked on pair of charges
(Creston) -- A Creston woman faces a pair of charges following her arrest Thursday night. The Creston Police Department says 39-year-old Samantha Lynn Hayes was arrested shortly before 10:15 p.m. for domestic abuse assault 2nd offense and consuming an alcoholic beverage in a public place 1st offense. Authorities say the arrest occurred at 604 North Maple Street in Creston.
Adair County Supervisors Approve Sale of $5 Million General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds
(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors this afternoon approved the sale of the $5,000,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2024, to Hilltop Securities of Dallas, Texas. Maggie Burger, with Speer Financial, said they took bids this (Wednesday) morning. Burger said as part of this they did have...
Southwestern Dance Team Earns Earn Nationwide Awards at National Championship
(Creston, IA) – What a performance it was for the Southwestern Spartans at the Dance Team Union College Classic National Championship after earning two third-place and one fourth-place finish on the national stage. The girls were able to finish third in the nation in both the Open Jazz and...
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