July 24th, 2023 – July 30th, 2023

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 at 1:31 pm CDT
07/24/23
Allison Maxwell
07/24/23
Brady Muff
07/24/23
Mary Notestein
07/24/23
Jarrett Wilson
07/25/23
Tracy Andermann
07/25/23
Ava English
07/25/23
Beckham Prough
07/25/23
Joni McArtor
07/25/23
Aaron Kimzey
07/26/23
John Barr
07/26/23
Mary Wettach
07/26/23
Rondi Smithburg
07/26/23
Jeremy Orr
07/27/23
Laci Palar
07/27/23
Amy Pullis
07/27/23
Nicholas Ridenour
07/27/23
Pat & Aaron Coe Anniversary
07/27/23
Mary Ferguson - 81
07/28/23
Doyle Dunn
07/28/23
Melvin Messer
07/28/23
John Thomas
07/28/23
Susan Gholson
07/28/23
Scott & Allyson McCarty-Anniversary
07/29/23
Pat Doak
07/29/23
Jackson Styron
07/29/23
Brianna Wibstad (turning 13 years old!)
07/30/23
Danielle Davidson
07/30/23
Macy Jones

Sports, July 22nd

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at 6:20 am CDT

High School Postseason Baseball

In Class 1A, Collin Homan’s 4 innings of work striking out 5 batters and two RBIs at the plate lead Remsen St. Mary’s to their 8th state championship in their 7-4 win over Lisbon. Aiden Jensen notched two RBIs for the Lions.

Beckman Catholic cruised past Underwood 7-1 to claim their 7th state championship for Class 2A. Luke Sigwarth notched 3 strikeouts in 5 innings of work.

In Class 3A, Western Dubuque is back-to-back champions after taking down North Polk 6-2. Caleb Klein tallied two RBIs in the winn with Isaac Then picking up the win.

In Class 4A, Johnston claimed their 7th championship after defeating Ames 6-5 in extra innings. The Dragons have now won the past two state championships for Class 4A.

High School Postseason Softball

In Class 1A, North Linn shut out Martensdale-St. Marys 6-0 to claim the championship. Wayne cruised past Clarksville 7-2 to win 3rd place.

In Class 2A, Regina Catholic was down early but a big third inning led to the Regals taking the championship 6-2 over Van Meter. Central Springs demolished Interstate 35, 10-0, to finish in 3rd place. 

In Class 3A, Williamsburg allowed only one run in the run through the tournament that culminated in a 4-0 win over Assumption to win the championship. Estherville Lincoln Central finished in 3rd place after taking down Wahlert Catholic 4-2. 

Winterset had a long way to go as the 7th seed, but the Huskies outlasted North Scott 5-3 to repeat as state champions. Norwalk shut out Fort Dodge 5-0 to capture 3rd place. 

In Class 5A, Ankeny Centennial demolished Pleasant Valley 11-0 to claim the state championship. Muscatine handled Southeast Polk 5-0 to earn 3rd place.

Mt. Pleasant Cross Country

On Mondays and Wednesdays, runs will begin at the Old Threshers Museum Theatre at 6:30 am.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, runs will start at 7 pm at Saunders Park by the swimming pool.

The runs will continue throughout the summer until the middle of August. If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Murray at 319-850-0867.

Prospect League

The Burlington Bees fell to the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp yesterday 4-3. Tanner Holland clobbered a two run homer in the losing effort. The Bees will face off against the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes tonight. 

The Clinton LumberKings ended their losing streak against the O’Fallon Hoots last night 11-4. Tate Gillen led the LumberKings with 4 RBIs in the winning effort. The LumberKings will take on the Hoots again tonight. 

This Day in Sports History

1923 – Washington Senators future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson becomes 1st to reach 3,000 career strikeout milestone (en route to 3,508) with 5 K’s in 3-1 win over Cleveland.

1967 – Atlanta Braves establish MLB record for number of pitchers called upon in one inning; 5 used in 9th inning of 5-4 defeat to St. Louis Cardinals.

2019 – NFL Dallas Cowboys named most valuable sports team in the world worth $5 billion, MLB New York Yankees 2nd at $4.6 billion, Real Madrid 3rd with $4.2 billion according to Forbes.

State Baseball and Softball Scores (Friday, July 21st)

By Slaten Swords · Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 10:23 pm CDT

Baseball 

Class 1A

Remsen St. Mary’s 7, Lisbon 4

Class 2A

Beckman Catholic 7, Underwood 1

Class 3A

Western Dubuque 6, North Polk 2

Class 4A

Johnston 6, Ames 5

Softball

Class 1A

Championship Game

North Linn 6, Martensdale-St. Marys 0

3rd Place Game

Wayne 7, Clarksville 2

Class 2A

Championship Game 

Regina Catholic 6, Van Meter 2

3rd Place Game 

Central Springs, Interstate 35 0

Class 3A

Championship Game

Williamsburg 4, Assumption 0

3rd Place Game

Estherville Lincoln Central 4, Wahlert Catholic 2

Growing Hope Globally Offering Special Guest Presentation from Honduras

By Yorke Prough · Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 9:49 am CDT

The Mt. Pleasant Growing Hope Globally has been operating in town since 2015 and has asserted themselves as a staple in the community. In just eight years, they have raised more than half a million dollars which has helped more than 10,000 people find food security in the developing world.

Growing Hope Globally in Mount Pleasant is a community of people from several congregations and businesses that empower people to have the dignity of raising their own food. They have a special guest on Wednesday, July 26th, with Fernanda Villeda (VE-YEAH-DA). She will speak about some of the work currently being done in communities in Honduras to assist people to grow their own food. Fernanda will share some of the challenges that people in these communities are facing. Hope, the stories of good work, and ways to support them, will also be shared.

She works with Mennonite Social Action Commission in partnership with Church World Service and Growing Hope Globally.

If you’d like to meet Fernanda, the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Pleasant is opening their doors on July 26th at 6pm, to ensure that those interested can hear this inspiring story and the global impact individuals and churches are making from right here in Mt. Pleasant.

 

About the Honduras Macuelizo Program

“Honduras has the highest vulnerability in the world for natural disasters such as floods, landslides, droughts and forest fires. Building on work begun in 2008 in the Honduras Nueva Frontera program, Church World Service and local partner Mennonite Social Action Commission (CASM) have started to expand into neighboring municipalities and counties as they continue to make a wide impact on food security in the Santa Barbara department. This program promotes natural resource protection and implements conservation practices to improve agricultural production and mitigate the effects of climate change. This program also promotes crop diversification to improve diet, nutrition and income. Local alliances are formed with a wide variety of groups that help to strengthen food chains, organize advocacy efforts that promote the rights of children, and reduce violence in the communities. Youth are encouraged to participate in activities that highlight the protection of the environment and natural resources.”

 

 

Treasurer Smith Announces $235 Million Earned for the State

By Yorke Prough · Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 9:16 am CDT

State Treasurer Roby Smith reports over $235 million in interest was earned on the Pooled Money Fund for the State’s 2023 fiscal year, which runs from July to June.

“The State of Iowa earned a striking amount of interest in the last year, mainly due to the Pool’s high balance and the increase in interest rates,” said Smith. “This is not only a win for the state, but also for Iowans.”

As Treasurer, Smith is the State’s banker and chief financial officer. One of his responsibilities is to invest funds in a combined short-term investment pool, known as the Pooled Money Fund. The Pool includes the State’s general fund, the road use tax fund, the State’s two reserve funds and a number of smaller State funds. Any funds not currently in use are invested until needed for payments.

“Any income reduces the burden on Iowa taxpayers, but one of this magnitude is impressive,” said Smith. “Each dollar earned is one less we need to collect from additional sources, and ultimately helps keep Iowans’ hard-earned money in their pockets.”

To learn more about Smith’s responsibilities as Treasurer and the duties of his office, visit IowaTreasurer.gov. Stay informed on the office and his consumer programs by following IowaTreasurer on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Market Beef Show Washington County Fair

By Yorke Prough · Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 8:52 am CDT

You can find the full list of results for any and every category at https://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com/Fair/Results/19112. Thankyou to the Washington County Extension Office.

 

Beef / Breeding Beef / 20120: Cow with Calf / 20120.01: Cow with Calf Class 1
18 Wilson, Brittney 85 Blue 3rd Washington Washington Go-Getters
128 Yeggy, Peyton 498 Purple 1st Champion Cow Calf Washington Highland FFA
166 Sweeting, Adley 676 Purple 2nd Reserve Champion Cow Calf Washington Riverside Enterprisers
188 Klein, Will 770 Blue 4th Washington 76 Progressives
310 Christiansen, Mariah 1528 Blue 5th Washington 76 Progressives
Beef / Breeding Beef / 20120: Cow with Calf / 20120.02: Cow with Calf Class 2
307 Campbell, Aubrey 1525 Purple 1st Washington 76 Progressives
352 Peak, Caynan 1765 Blue 2nd Washington Limecreek Livewires
Beef / Breeding Beef / 20121: Returning Bucket Bottle Heifer
18 Wilson, Brittney 86 Blue 1st Champion Returning Bucket Bottle Heifer Washington Washington Go-Getters
108 Bartholomew, Taylor 443 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Returning Bucket Bottle Heifer Washington Franklin Cubs
194 Hotchkiss, Ethan 819 Blue 3rd Washington Green Acres
279 Barnes, Hunter 1347 Blue 4th Washington Washington Go-Getters
364 Williams, Sydney 1849 Blue 5th Washington Green Acres
Beef / Breeding Beef / 20123: Produce Heifer (produce of former heifer project)
5 Ford, Peighton 780 Purple 1st Champion Produce Heifer Washington Mid-Prairie FFA
206 Peck, Payton 891 Blue 3rd Washington Limecreek Livewires
307 Campbell, Aubrey 1527 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Produce Heifer Washington 76 Progressives
309 Campbell, Adrianna 1529 Blue 4th Washington 76 Progressives
Beef / Breeding Beef / 20124: Purebred Heifer (will be shown in breed classes)
29 Greiner, Covert 114 Blue 3rd Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
38 Peterson, Izzy 145 Purple 1st Champion Optimizer, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship Washington Washington FFA
38 Peterson, Izzy 145 Purple 2nd Champion Optimizer, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship Washington Washington FFA
39 Peterson, Iris 146 Purple 1st Champion Salers, Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship Washington Washington FFA
39 Peterson, Iris 146 Purple 2nd Champion Salers, Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship Washington Washington FFA
39 Peterson, Iris 147 Purple 1st Reserve Champion Optimizer Washington Washington FFA
66 Schneider, Mason 267 Blue 5th Washington Green Acres
128 Yeggy, Peyton 499 Purple 2nd Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Washington Riverside Ramblers
165 Clough, Braydon 661 Blue 2nd Washington Washington Go-Getters
165 Clough, Braydon 662 Blue 3rd Reserve Champion Salers Washington Washington Go-Getters
165 Clough, Braydon 663 Blue 2nd Washington Washington Go-Getters
171 Thomann, Erika 701 Purple 1st Champion Intermediate Showmanship Washington Highlanders
172 Thomann, Brock 704 Blue 3rd Washington Highlanders
187 Klein, Henry 768 Blue 3rd Washington 76 Progressives
187 Klein, Henry 769 Blue 4th Washington 76 Progressives
5 Ford, Peighton 781 Blue 4th Washington Mid-Prairie FFA
203 Peck, Nickolas 870 Blue 5th Washington Limecreek Livewires
203 Peck, Nickolas 874 Purple 2nd Washington Limecreek Livewires
213 Lyle, Emma 918 Purple 1st Champion Simmental Washington Mid-Prairie FFA
214 Lyle, Rena 922 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Simmental Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
214 Lyle, Rena 923 Blue 1st Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
250 Sheetz, Blake 1192 Purple 1st Reserve Champion Angus Washington Washington Go-Getters
251 Sheetz, Tate 1195 Blue 4th Washington Washington Go-Getters
255 Hershberger, Graci 1209 Purple 1st 5th Overall Breeding Heifer, Champion Angus, Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship Washington Limecreek Livewires
255 Hershberger, Graci 1209 Purple 5th 5th Overall Breeding Heifer, Champion Angus, Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship Washington Limecreek Livewires
256 Hershberger, Halli 1215 Purple 1st Champion Senior Showmanship Washington Limecreek Livewires
256 Hershberger, Halli 1216 Purple 2nd Reserve Champion Maintainer Washington Limecreek Livewires
260 Holmes, Kinley 1231 Purple 1st 4th Overall Breeding Heifer, Champion Foundation Simmental Washington Limecreek Livewires
260 Holmes, Kinley 1231 Purple 4th 4th Overall Breeding Heifer, Champion Foundation Simmental Washington Limecreek Livewires
260 Holmes, Kinley 1232 Purple 1st Champion Junior Showmanship, Champion Maintainer, Supreme Grand Champion Breeding Heifer Washington Limecreek Livewires
261 Evans, Blake 1234 Blue 1st Champion Red Angus Washington FFA
281 Coble, Grace 1360 Blue 2nd Washington Crooked Creek
281 Coble, Grace 1361 Blue 2nd Washington Crooked Creek
116 McWhirter, Lauren 2392 Blue 3rd Washington
Beef / Breeding Beef / 20124: Purebred Heifer (will be shown in breed classes)
303 Longbine, Kerra 2401 Blue 1st Reserve Champion Red Angus Highland FFA
303 Longbine, Kerra 2402 Blue 3rd
Beef / Breeding Beef / 20125: All Other Breed Heifers (no pre-registration available)
130 Schlabaugh, Ella 507 Blue 5th Washington Riverside Enterprisers
171 Thomann, Erika 702 Purple 1st Champion All Other Breeds Washington Highlanders
217 Harmsen, Ashley 938 Blue 4th Mid-Prairie FFA
256 Hershberger, Halli 1214 Purple 3rd Washington Limecreek Livewires
259 Holmes, Kestyn 1227 Purple 2nd Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Washington Limecreek Livewires
Beef / Breeding Beef / 20125: Commercial Heifer
9 Younge, Brystol 32 Purple 1st Champion Commercial Heifer, Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer Washington Limecreek Livewires
9 Younge, Brystol 32 Purple 2nd Champion Commercial Heifer, Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer Washington Limecreek Livewires
84 Stumpf, Tate 361 Blue 1st Washington Riverside Ramblers
166 Sweeting, Adley 677 Blue 4th Washington Riverside Ramblers
168 Sojka, Libby 684 Purple 2nd Washington Horse And Pony Club
213 Lyle, Emma 917 Purple 1st Washington Mid-Prairie FFA
249 Sheetz, Jade 1189 Blue 3rd Washington Washington Go-Getters
259 Holmes, Kestyn 1228 Purple 1st 3rd Overall Breeding Heifer, Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer Washington Limecreek Livewires
259 Holmes, Kestyn 1228 Purple 3rd 3rd Overall Breeding Heifer, Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer Washington Limecreek Livewires
279 Barnes, Hunter 1349 Blue 3rd Washington Washington Go-Getters
284 Rinner, Emily 1378 Blue 2nd Washington Crooked Creek
197 Janecek, Stella 1462 Blue 4th Washington Horse And Pony Club
307 Campbell, Aubrey 1526 Blue 4th Washington 76 Progressives
309 Campbell, Adrianna 1530 Blue 5th Washington 76 Progressives
317 Troyer, Cole 1547 Blue 2nd Washington Limecreek Livewires
317 Troyer, Cole 1549 Blue 3rd Washington Limecreek Livewires
Beef / Market Beef / 20220: Heavy Feeder Class
238 Williams, Carson 1165 Red 1st Washington Limecreek Livewires
299 Eldridge, LilliAnne 1491 Red 3rd Washington Riverside Ramblers
282 Wood, Gracie 1532 Red 2nd Washington Washington Hustlers
Beef / Market Beef / 20221: Returning Bucket Bottle Market Steer
7 Pacha, Joseph 18 Red 3rd Washington Washington Hustlers
51 Wulf, Allie 200 Blue 2nd Washington Washington Go-Getters
85 Berdo, Tess 363 Purple 1st Champion Returning Bucket Bottle Market Steer Washington Franklin Cubs
87 Berdo, Grant 370 Blue 3rd Washington Franklin Cubs
88 Berdo, Jake 373 Blue 1st Washington Franklin Cubs
107 Bartholomew, Clayton 441 Blue 5th Washington Franklin Cubs
108 Bartholomew, Taylor 444 Blue 5th Washington Franklin Cubs
142 Northup, Brynn 550 Blue 4th Washington Green Acres
145 Northup, Morgan 554 Blue 2nd Washington Green Acres
226 Stalder, Claire 1008 Blue 6th Washington Washington Go-Getters
317 Troyer, Cole 1546 Purple 1st Reserve Champion Returning Bucket Bottle Market Steer Washington Limecreek Livewires
322 Bombei, Tate 1574 Blue 4th Washington Limecreek Livewires
324 Bombei, Tessa 1581 Purple 2nd Washington Limecreek Livewires
324 Bombei, Tessa 1583 Blue 3rd Washington Limecreek Livewires
Beef / Market Beef / 20222: Returning Bucket Bottle Market Heifer
4 Pacha, Nicolas 10 Red 4th Washington Washington Hustlers
321 Bombei, Taya 1562 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Returning Bucket Bottle Market Heifer Washington Limecreek Livewires
322 Bombei, Tate 1575 Blue 1st Champion Returning Bucket Bottle Market Heifer Washington Limecreek Livewires
160 Conway, Madison 1748 Blue 3rd Washington Franklin Cubs
272 Koch, Elena 1809 Red 5th Washington Limecreek Livewires
Beef / Market Beef / 20224: Small Breed Steer
209 Statler, Elijah 900 Purple 1st Champion Small Breeds Division Steer Washington Limecreek Livewires
209 Statler, Elijah 901 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Small Breeds Division Steer Washington Limecreek Livewires
350 Flynn, Jaycee 1759 Red 3rd Washington Limecreek Livewires
Beef / Market Beef / 20225: Produce (produce of former heifer project)
68 Knebel, Sydney 280 Blue 1st Champion Produce Steer Washington Limecreek Limelights
86 Berdo, Sarah 367 Blue 3rd Washington Franklin Cubs
125 Whetstine, Allie 491 Blue 1st Washington Limecreek Limelights
5 Ford, Peighton 784 Red 4th Washington Limecreek Livewires
203 Peck, Nickolas 876 Blue 5th Washington Limecreek Livewires
206 Peck, Payton 892 Blue 2nd Washington Limecreek Livewires
226 Stalder, Claire 1009 Blue 4th Washington Washington Go-Getters
249 Sheetz, Jade 1190 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Produce Steer, Reserve Champion Senior Beef Showmanship Washington Washington Go-Getters
197 Janecek, Stella 1464 Red 3rd Washington Horse And Pony Club
Beef / Market Beef / 20226: Market Heifer
45 Schneider, Cael 173 Purple 1st Champion Market Heifer Washington Franklin Cubs
66 Schneider, Mason 269 Blue 3rd Washington Green Acres
86 Berdo, Sarah 368 Blue 3rd Washington Franklin Cubs
190 Murphy, Alexandrea 773 Purple 1st Champion Carcass Heifer, Reserve Champion Market Heifer Washington Washington Go-Getters
191 Murphy, Maya 777 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Carcass Heifer Washington Washington Go-Getters
75 Blauvelt, Adrianne 1181 Blue 2nd Washington Limecreek Limelights
299 Eldridge, LilliAnne 1492 Blue 4th Washington Riverside Ramblers
301 Eldridge , Kameron 1496 Blue 5th Washington Riverside Ramblers
Beef / Market Beef / 20226: Purebred Steer (will be shown in breed classes)
29 Greiner, Covert 116 Blue 2nd Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
35 Montz, Lason 120 Blue 5th Washington Washington Hustlers
35 Montz, Lason 121 Blue 5th Reserve Champion Rate of Gain Washington Washington Hustlers
72 Janecek, Lane 305 Blue 3rd Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
77 West, Nicholas 332 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Angus Washington Crooked Creek
128 Yeggy, Peyton 500 Blue 4th Washington Riverside Ramblers
137 Sieren, Madelyn 592 Blue 4th Mid-Prairie FFA
172 Thomann, Brock 706 Purple 3rd Champion Intermediate Beef Showmanship Washington Highlanders
Beef / Market Beef / 20226: Purebred Steer (will be shown in breed classes)
6 Ford, Preston 788 Purple 2nd Washington Limecreek Livewires
200 Peck, Blake 851 Blue 4th Washington Limecreek Livewires
204 Chalupa, Jace 879 Blue 3rd Washington 76 Progressives
213 Lyle, Emma 920 Purple 1st Reserve Champion Senior Beef Showmanship, Reserve Champion Simmental Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
224 Lukavsky, Lauren 1003 Purple 2nd Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Washington Washington Go-Getters
250 Sheetz, Blake 1194 Blue 1st Champion Angus Washington Washington Go-Getters
261 Evans, Blake 1237 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Red Angus Washington FFA
261 Evans, Blake 1238 Blue 1st Champion Red Angus Washington FFA
279 Barnes, Hunter 1348 Blue 3rd Washington Washington Go-Getters
281 Coble, Grace 1362 Blue 4th Washington Crooked Creek
283 Rinner, Cameron 1375 Blue 3rd Washington Crooked Creek
304 Seibel, Hunter 1512 Purple 1st Champion Chianina, Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef Washington Riverside Ramblers
305 Gerot, Greenley 1514 Purple 1st Champion Simmental Washington Riverside Ramblers
305 Gerot, Greenley 1516 Purple 1st Champion Maine-Anjou Washington Riverside Ramblers
326 Gerot, Ryker 1609 Purple 2nd 4th Overall Market Beef, Reserve Champion Chianina Washington Riverside Ramblers
58 Vittetoe, Ryder 2399 Blue 3rd Washington
58 Vittetoe, Ryder 2400 Blue 4th Washington
Beef / Market Beef / 20227: All Other Breed Steers (no pre-registration available)
64 Norman, Lane 286 Blue 5th Reserve Champion Hereford Washington Limecreek Livewires
82 Sieren, Aspen 358 Purple 1st Champion All Other Breeds, Champion Shorthorn Plus, Reserve Champion Junior Beef Showmanship Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
117 Long, Kenadie 463 Blue 2nd Champion Shorthorn Plus, Reserve Champion All Other Breeds, Reserve Champion Intermediate Beef Showmanship Washington 76 Progressives
171 Thomann, Erika 703 Blue 3rd Champion Charolais Washington Highlanders
217 Harmsen, Ashley 940 Blue 7th Reserve Champion Hereford Mid-Prairie FFA
225 Lukavsky, Tyler 1006 Blue 6th Reserve Champion Charolais Washington Washington Go-Getters
75 Blauvelt, Adrianne 1184 Blue 4th Washington Limecreek Limelights
Beef / Market Beef / 20229: Single Source Steer sponsored by Washington County Cattlemen
66 Schneider, Mason 270 Blue 1st Champion Single Source Steer Washington Green Acres
139 Conway, Grace 540 Blue 3rd Washington Limecreek Limelights
93 Ropp, Braxton 1083 Blue 2nd Reserve Champion Single Source Steer Washington Green Acres
94 Ropp, Bria 1085 Blue 4th Washington Green Acres
Beef / Market Beef / 20230: Crossbred Steer
29 Greiner, Covert 117 Blue 5th Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
45 Schneider, Cael 174 Blue 3rd Washington Franklin Cubs
51 Wulf, Allie 201 Blue 5th Washington Washington Go-Getters
51 Wulf, Allie 202 Blue 4th Washington Washington Go-Getters
63 Norman, Hayden 240 Blue 4th Washington Limecreek Livewires
66 Schneider, Mason 271 Purple 1st Champion Crossbred Division I Washington Green Acres
71 Janecek, Averi 304 Blue 3rd Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
76 West, Natalie 333 Blue 7th Washington Crooked Creek
85 Berdo, Tess 364 Blue 3rd Washington Franklin Cubs
87 Berdo, Grant 371 Blue 2nd Washington Franklin Cubs
115 Juhl, Blake 461 Blue 3rd Washington 76 Progressives
125 Whetstine, Allie 490 Red 7th Washington Limecreek Limelights
139 Conway, Grace 541 Blue 6th Washington Limecreek Limelights
137 Sieren, Madelyn 593 Blue 3rd Mid-Prairie FFA
168 Sojka, Libby 686 Purple 1st 3rd Overall Market Beef, Reserve Champion Crossbred Division III Washington Horse And Pony Club
169 Sojka, Sophie 689 Purple 1st 5th Overall Market Beef, Champion Crossbred Division III Washington Horse And Pony Club
177 Read, Kaden 730 Blue 4th Washington Horse And Pony Club
190 Murphy, Alexandrea 775 Blue 2nd Washington Washington Go-Getters
191 Murphy, Maya 778 Blue 1st Reserve Champion Crossbred Division III Washington Washington Go-Getters
192 Robertson, Gabi 803 Blue 4th Mid-Prairie FFA
201 Chalupa, Izzi 859 Blue 5th Reserve Champion Carcass Steer Washington 76 Progressives
201 Chalupa, Izzi 862 Blue 4th Champion Carcass Steer, Champion Rate of Gain Washington 76 Progressives
Beef / Market Beef / 20230: Crossbred Steer
204 Chalupa, Jace 881 Blue 6th Washington 76 Progressives
224 Lukavsky, Lauren 1005 Blue 2nd Washington Washington Go-Getters
93 Ropp, Braxton 1084 Blue 1st Washington Green Acres
94 Ropp, Bria 1086 Blue 2nd Washington Green Acres
236 Stoutner, Eve 1154 Purple 2nd Washington Limecreek Livewires
250 Sheetz, Blake 1193 Blue 5th Washington Washington Go-Getters
252 Hahn, Ellyana 1197 Blue 5th Washington Dutch Creek Flyers
254 Moore, Emmerson 1342 Blue 6th Washington Riverside Ramblers
127 McWhirter, William 1439 Blue 2nd Champion Junior Beef Showmanship, Reserve Champion Crossbred Division I Washington Franklin Cubs
197 Janecek, Stella 1463 Red 6th Washington Horse And Pony Club
326 Gerot, Ryker 1608 Purple Champion Crossbred Division II, Grand Champion Market Beef Washington Riverside Ramblers
326 Gerot, Ryker 1611 Purple 1st Washington Riverside Ramblers
362 Philips, Avery 1842 Blue 3rd Washington Riverside Ramblers
362 Philips, Avery 1843 Blue 4th Washington Riverside Ramblers
Beef / Top Stockman / 20301: Junior (4th-6th grade)
9 Younge, Brystol 484 1st Washington Limecreek Livewires
Beef / Top Stockman / 20302: Intermediate (7th-9th grade)
142 Northup, Brynn 737 2nd Washington Green Acres
194 Hotchkiss, Ethan 1758 6th Washington Green Acres
Beef / Top Stockman / 20304: Senior (10th-12th grade)
85 Berdo, Tess 365 3rd Washington Franklin Cubs
5 Ford, Peighton 1188 4th Washington Limecreek Livewires
249 Sheetz, Jade 1191 5th Washington Washington Go-Getters

Sports, July 21st

By Slaten Swords · Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Postseason Baseball

In Class 2A, West Lyon scored the first two runs of the game, but Beckman Catholic would go on to clobber the Wildcats 11-2. The Trailblazers will face off against Underwood for the championship after the Eagles took down Cascade 3-1. 

In Class 4A, Johnston cruised past Dowling Catholic 9-4 to advance to the championship game. Ames will meet the Dragons there after stopping Cedar Falls comeback attempt to win 4-3. The game will be the last one of the night.

In Class 1A, Lisbon will face off against Remsen St. Mary’s today for the championship.

In Class 3A, Western Dubuque and North Polk will compete for the championship tonight.

High School Postseason Softball

In Class 1A, Martensdale-St. Marys and North Linn will square off for the championship tonight with Wayne and Clarksville facing off for 3rd place. 

In Class 2A, Regina Catholic will take on Van Meter today for the championship. Interstate 35 and Central Springs will compete for 3rd place. 

In Class 3A, Williamsburg and Assumption will battle for the championship today. Estherville Lincoln Central and Wahlert Catholic will compete for 3rd place. 

Winterset had a long way to go as the 7th seed, but the Huskies outlasted North Scott 5-3 to repeat as state champions. Norwalk shut out Fort Dodge 5-0 to capture 3rd place. 

In Class 5A, Ankeny Centennial demolished Pleasant Valley 11-0 to claim the state championship. Muscatine handled Southeast Polk 5-0 yesterday to earn 3rd place.

Mt. Pleasant Cross Country

On Mondays and Wednesdays, runs will begin at the Old Threshers Museum Theatre at 6:30 am.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, runs will start at 7 pm at Saunders Park by the swimming pool.

The runs will continue throughout the summer until the middle of August. If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Murray at 319-850-0867.

Prospect League

The Burlington Bees took down the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp last night 6-1. Corey Boyette led the team with a two run home run. The Bees will have a rematch against the Pistol Shrimp tonight on the road. 

The Clinton LumberKings’s losing streak continued after falling to the Quincy Gems 8-4. Will MacLean and Jeremy Figueroa each tallied two RBIs in the losing effort. The LumberKings will host the O’Fallon Hoots tonight. 

This Day in Sports History

1945 – At Shibe Park the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers play 24 innings and settle for a 1-1 deadlock.

1968 – PGA Championship Men’s Golf, Pecan Valley GC: Julius Boros (48) becomes oldest winner of a major; wins by 1 stroke from Bob Charles & Arnold Palmer.

1985 – British Open Men’s Golf, Royal St George’s GC: Scotsman Sandy Lyle wins his only Open title by 1 stroke from runner-up Payne Stewart; last time event features double cut (after 36 and 54 holes), introduced in 1968.

Iowa Experiences a 25% Increase in Fatalities Related to Speeding

By Yorke Prough · Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 6:15 am CDT
Iowa’s 2023 daily traffic fatality count is over 20% higher than the 5-year average: an alarming trend. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is teaming up with law enforcement to keep drivers and passengers safe by raising awareness about the dangers of speeding and urging drivers to obey speed limits.

On July 26, Iowa will join Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas for a Speed Awareness Campaign. Law enforcement in your community will be on heightened alert for speeding vehicles and motorcycles.

Much like impaired driving, speeding is a selfish choice with deadly consequences for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object, or an unexpected curve. Even the safest cars with the newest technologies are limited in how much they can help reduce the odds of a crash.

Tragically, Iowa experienced a dramatic 25% increase in speeding-related fatalities from 2020-2021. In 2021, speeding-related crashes killed 84 people on our roads, accounting for almost one-quarter of all crash fatalities.

“We are asking drivers to please slow down,” said GTSB Bureau Chief Brett Tjepkes. “Our goal is to save lives, and we’re putting all drivers on alert — the posted speed limit is the law. No excuses. On July 26 drivers will notice extra law enforcement on Iowa’s roads. If drivers choose to exceed the posted limit, they can expect a citation.”

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau works with city, county, state, and local organizations to develop and implement strategies to reduce deaths and injuries on Iowa’s roadways using federally funded grants.

Find graphics to support NHTSA’s messaging here. Source: NHTSA, FARS, IDOT

ABOUT THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the largest law enforcement agency in the state. It includes six divisions and several bureaus, all working together with local, state and federal government agencies and the private sector, to keep Iowa a safe place by following our core values: leadership, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service and protection. Divisions within the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, and Administrative Services Division. The Department of Public Safety is led by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor.