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Ten years ago, Wayne Pantini was hired as Union County Development Association executive director. Pantini was previously district director of Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Red Oak. More Throwback news on page 2A.

The Creston/O-M wrestlers are in good position to compete in 2014-15, despite an early setback to one of the state’s top wrestlers. Read more about this year’s team in SPORTS, page 5A.

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Osceola Fire Department’s gear ruined after Osceola Farm & Home blaze.

Replacement could cost $40,000 or more.

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UP IN SMOKE

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

OSCEOLA — Weeks after the devastating fire at Osceola Farm & Home, the losses keep adding up.

Ty Wheeler, Osceola city administrator/clerk, reported the fire department’s gear became saturated with chemicals and oils while combating the fire.

He said the gear was sent to be cleaned in Minneapolis, Minn., but the damage was too great. Wheeler The gear is reportedly ruined.

“Those chemicals can’t be extracted out of the equipment ... they just couldn’t be cleaned,” Wheeler said.

The fire at Osceola Farm & Home began approximately 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. No injuries were reported with the fire, which is fortunate since the inferno was severe enough to have eight area fire departments respond to the call for mutu-

al aid.

Those eight departments were Murray, Creston, Woodburn, Weldon, Osceola, Truro, New Virginia and Leon.

The farm and home building, which also housed a tire shop, was considered a total loss after the fire.

Jeff Edwards, owner of the long-standing Osceola business, said they will rebuild the store.

Losses As for Osceola Volunteer Fire Department, the cost of buying new gear could be as high as $40,000, or more.

According to Osceola Fire Chief Mike Fry, the oil products from items in the building got into the hoses, coats and pants of the volunteer firefighters.

Wheeler said it’s all classified as “bunker gear.”

The gear Osceola firefighters were wearing at the scene of the farm and home fire was only a year old.

Fry said, of the 18 “newer” sets of fire gear, 12 sets were ruined while fighting the flames.

Fortunately, the fire department has an older set

Contributed photo by TONY GREIF

A fire at Osceola Farm & Home occurred Oct. 26. During that fire, firefighter gear was saturated with chemicals and oils. The gear was sent to be cleaned, but the damage was too great. The gear is reportedly ruined.

of gear firefighters can use when responding to emergency calls. However, there is a slight catch to the old gear situation.

Too old

Fry said the backup equipment firefighters have to wear now is from 2001, which puts it at 13 years old.

“The gear’s only good for 10 years,” Fry said. “It starts to lose it’s integrity. It may still look good, but it’s not recommended for structural firefighting.”

Basically, the old gear that has to be used now is out of code.

There is also the unfortunate fact that winter provides some of the greatest risks for structural fires, and the cold and snow weather has already arrived in November.

“This is house fire season,” Fry said.

Replacements According to Wheeler, the city is working on a quote and getting bids out for the new equipment that needs to be purchased.

“We have to replace the gear,” he said. “We can’t operate long term with the old gear because there is a life

“We have to replace the gear.

We can’t operate long term with the old gear because there is a life span on that stuff.”

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City administrator in Osceola

span on that stuff.”

Wheeler said, if quotes are in by December, it could take a few months for the gear to make its way to Osceola, putting an arrival date of late winter or early spring.

However, the situation could be hastened along.

Fry said, in the process of talking with different equipment suppliers, the gear could be shipped more quickly since the fire department has come into an unforeseen situation. It might be possible to put a rush on the shipment.

“We’ll get by for now,” Wheeler said.

Black Friday slows as allure fades NEW YORK (AP) — Black Friday fatigue is setting in.

Early discounting, more online shopping and a mixed economy meant fewer people shopped over Thanksgiving weekend, the National Retail Federation said Sunday.

Overall, 133.7 million people shopped in stores and online over the four-day weekend, down 5.2 percent from last year, according to a survey of 4,631 people conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics for the trade group.

Total spending for the weekend is expected to fall 11 percent to $50.9 billion from an estimated $57.4 billion last year, the trade group estimated.

Part of the reason is that Target, J.C. Please see BLACK FRIDAY, Page 2

Cyber Monday getting online shoppers hyped

NEW YORK (AP) — After a busy holiday weekend in shopping malls, millions of Americans are expected to log on and keep shopping on the day dubbed Cyber Monday.

That day, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has been the biggest online shopping day of the year since 2010. The day could take on added importance after a Thanksgiving weekend that saw fewer shoppers and lower spending than last year, according to some estimates.

Please see CYBER, Page 2

Congress cramming agenda into final days WASHINGTON (AP) — Lame-duck lawmakers return to Washington on Monday facing a stacked agenda and not much time to get it all done before the new Congress convenes in January and a Republican takeover is complete.

Their to-do list includes keeping the government running into the new year, renewing expired tax breaks for individuals and businesses and approving a defense policy measure that has passed for more than 50 years in a row.

They hope to get it all done in two weeks without stumbling into a

Their to-do list includes keeping government running into the new year, renewing expired tax breaks for individuals and businesses and approving a defense policy measure.

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government shutdown.

Also pending are President Barack Obama’s requests for money to combat Islamic State militants, battle Ebola and deal with an influx of unaccompanied Central American children who have crossed into the U.S. Among the lower profile items on the agenda are renewing the

government’s terrorism risk insurance program and extending the ban on state and federal taxes on access to the Internet.

Obama’s move to protect millions of immigrants from deportation proceedings and make them eligible for work permits appears to have made it more difficult to navigate the must-do items

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through a Capitol where cooperation already is in short supply.

The No. 1 item is preventing a government closure when a temporary funding measure expires on Dec. 11. The House and Senate Appropriations committees are negotiating a $1 trillion-plus spending bill for the budget year that began Oct. 1 and are promising to have it ready by the week of Dec. 8.

The tax-writing committees are trying to renew a bundle of expired tax breaks such as the deductions for state and local sales taxes and the research and experimenta-

tion credit. Some, like tax credits for renewable energy projects such as wind farms, are a hard sell for GOP conservatives but are eagerly sought by Midwestern Republicans such as Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa.

The House has passed legislation that would make several of the tax breaks permanent; the Senate’s approach has been to extend them only for 2014 and 2015.

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Deaths Dr. Gary Pennebaker Chaska, Minn.

Dr. Gary Pennebaker, 66, of Chaska, Minn., died unexpectedly Nov. 23, 2014.

A celebration of life gath- Pennebaker ering for Gary will be scheduled in the area at a later date.

Gary Pennebaker, son of Dr. Roland and Dr. Dorothy Pennebaker, was born in Lenox, Iowa.

Gary graduated from Creston High School and earned his Associate of Arts degree from Southwestern Community College.

Gary served in the Vietnam War as a Green Beret.

After Vietnam, Gary became the third generation Pennebaker to attend Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and he set up his practice in Eden Prairie, Minn.

Gary served on numerous chiropractic boards at state and national levels.

Gary is survived by his wife Laurel; children, Michelle (Danny) Hines, BJ (Kia) and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Brittany, Courtney and Zakary Hines; father Dr. George Roland Pennebaker (Mary Lou); sisters, Glennda and Gayla (Darren); and extended family and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his mother; and grandparents, Dr. Everet and Bessie Pennebaker and Buford and Bessie Lykins.

Jessie Krauth

home in Corning.

Services are pending at Corning Pearson Family Funeral SerJessie Krauth, 93, of Corn- vice, 701 Seventh St., Corning died Nov. 29, 2014, at her ing.

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Retailers have been pushing deals all month and particularly the past week, hoping to spur customers to spend. That may have taken away some spending from Thanksgiving weekend.

Research firm comScore expects people to spend about $2.5 billion on Cyber Monday.

There’s reason to think a lot of dollars are migrating online.

PayPal said its global mobile payment volume jumped 47 percent on Thanksgiving Day compared with last year. Wal-Mart said it had more than 500 million page views on Thanksgiving, and eBay says it sold 2,000 iPad Air 2 tablets for $399 at a rate of one a second.

Amazon has been offering special deals since Nov. 21, adding new discounts as often as every 10 minutes for eight days straight.

Deals include up to 45 percent off some Samsung TVs and 28 percent off Beats by Dre headphones, selling for $275.

Wal-Mart said it has doubled its Cyber Week deals to 500 compared with last year, including up to half off some TVs, tablets and toys with free-shipping offers.

Toys R Us is offering online deals for 11 days that began the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and also has free-shipping offers. Cyberdeals include $15 off Disney “Frozen” Princess dolls that are regularly $50 and $20 off a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Battroborg Electronic Battle Game that is usually $80.

The name “Cyber Monday” was coined in 2005 by the National Retail Federation’s online arm, Shop. org, to encourage people to shop online. After retailers revved up deals for the day,

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it became the busiest online shopping day in 2010. The name was also a nod to online shopping being done at work, where faster connections made it easier to browse, less of a factor now.

Cyber Monday comes after a weekend that saw 5.3 percent fewer shoppers and 11 percent less spending, according to estimates by the National Retail Federation.

“Online is nowhere near its maturity, so Cyber Monday should be big, with a lot of strength in the days leading up to it,” Forester Research analyst Sucharita Mulpuru said. “More consumers are spending more shopping dollars online.”

She expects two spikes in online shopping: one during the long Thanksgiving weekend, including Cyber Monday, and one later in December when shipping deadlines to get items by Christmas start to hit.

Research firm comScore expects online sales to rise 16 percent to $61 billion during the November and December shopping season, up 16 percent from last year.

ComScore tracks U.S. online sales based on observed behavior of a representative U.S. consumer panel of 2 million Web users.

The National Retail Federation has forecast overall holiday sales will increase 4.1 percent to $616.9 billion in 2014.

Even shoppers who braved the stores over the weekend weren’t shy about how much they like shopping online.

Jennifer Donaldson, a 47-year-old property manager, dropped in at Macy’s at New York City’s Fulton Street Mall on Sunday, although she usually does her shopping online.

“It’s crowded, and people are rude,” she said of stores.

choir. Daggett was a solo finalists and sang in two small groups that performed along with the boys choir.

Wayne Pantini was hired as Union County Development Association executive director. Pantini came to Creston after working three years as district director of Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Red Oak. Union County was part of his jurisdiction.

Editor’s note: This feature did not appear last week because no newspaper was published on Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day). Therefore, we are running the content in today’s paper.

Today is Dec. 1, the 335th day of the year.

There are 30 days left in 2014. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Nov. 24-30) in history.

20 years ago

In the datebook – On Nov. 24, 1963, Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald, the ac-

cused assassin of President Kennedy, in a scene captured on live television.

Clay Daggett and Ben Dorothy, eighth-grade students at Burton R. Jones Middle School, participated in Opus Honor Choir at Iowa State University campus in Ames. Both were selected to the boys honor

National Retailers Association predicted a 6 to 8 percent increase in business during the Christmas shopping season. Popular items at Creston Walmart were associated with Power Rangers or electronic games with Nintendo and Sega systems.

The declining popularity of carbon zinc batteries forced Eveready Battery Co. to shutdown the plant in Red Oak – the only carbon zinc manufacturing plant. Nearly 300 employees were put out of work within 18 months. The factory was Red Oak’s highest paying employer with an annual payroll exceeding $7 million.

The 1994 Christmas Basket Fund included a mitten drive to collect new mittens, scarves and stocking caps for needy children in Union County.

other military and intelligence costs associated with fighting the militants. He wants $6.2 billion to tackle Ebola at its source in West Africa and to secure the U.S. against any possible outbreak. Also pending is a $3.7 billion request to address the immigrant children.

Legislation to renew the government’s terrorism risk insurance program, which expires at year’s end, is eagerly sought by the construction, real estate and hospitality businesses. But negotiations between the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, GOP Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, and Senate Democrats, including Charles

Schumer of New York, appear to have stalled. The program serves as a backstop in the event of a terrorist act that causes more than $100 million in losses.

The annual defense authorization bill has passed every year for more than five decades, and the chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services committees are eager to avoid breaking the streak. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Calif., and Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., are both retiring after long tenures in Congress. Negotiators remain at odds over the Pentagon’s cost-saving proposals to trim military benefits.

Facing diminished budgets, three defense secre-

taries — Robert Gates, Leon Panetta and Chuck Hagel — have said the cost of personnel benefits have become unsustainable and threaten the Pentagon’s ability to prepare the military for fighting a war. Military pay and benefits account for the largest share of the budget, $167.2 billion out of $495.6 billion.

The Defense Department has proposed a slight increase in pharmacy copayments and a gradual reduction in the basic allowance for housing, from 100 percent for off-base housing costs to 94 percent.

The Senate Armed Services Committee endorsed the cuts, but the House committee rejected them.

5 years ago

U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, toured Precision Optical Group, Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr and Precision Pulley & Idler in Lenox to see progress made at each business, new additions and everyday operations.

Fall enrollment at Iowa’s 15 community colleges topped 100,000 for the first time ever in 2009, according to a report issued by the state Department of Education. The 100,736 students who were enrolled on the 14th day of the semester represented a 14.3 percent increase – the fastest growth rate since 1975 — and marked the highest student population in the 43-year history of Iowa’s community college system. In 2008, the state’s community colleges enrolled 88,104 students.

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Santa helps Tori Foote, 5, plug in the holiday lights at Lenox city park in 2004. More than 200 people attended the 17th annual event, which included a raffle, caroling and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Projections called for enrollment for the 2010-11 school year to increase by about 3.5 percent based on current conditions, according to the report.

10 years ago

CONGRESS: Continued from Page 1

the White House put it on ice with a veto threat.

The administration said an emerging plan by House Republicans and top Senate Democrats was tilted too far in favor of businesses.

The president’s authority to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels to fight Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria expires Dec. 11. Lawmakers probably will renew it while postponing action until 2015 on a broader, new authorization to use military force.

Obama also is requesting more than $5 billion to pay for sending additional noncombat troops and munitions to Iraq and cover

BLACK FRIDAY: Continued from Page 1

Penney, Macy’s, Wal-Mart and other major retailers pushed fat discounts as early as Halloween. Some opened stores even earlier on Thanksgiving. All that stole some thunder from Black Friday and the rest of the weekend.

Still, the preliminary data makes retailers worried that shoppers remain frugal despite improving employment and falling gas prices.

Matt Shay, the trade group’s CEO, said he thinks people benefiting from the recovery may not feel the need to fight crowds to get

the deepest discount on a That could be what it takes people are becoming more TV or toaster. And those to get shoppers to open their discerning when they shop. who feel like the recession wallets for the holiday shop- Armed with smartphones never ended may not have ping season, which accounts and price-comparison apps, the money and will stretch for about 20 percent of an- they know what’s a good deal — and what’s not. out what they spend through nual retail sales.

Christmas. And shoppers Besides economic factors, are still feeling the effects of high food prices and stagnant wages.

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“Every day will be Black Friday. Every minute will be Cyber Monday,” he said.

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TOPS No. 1338, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

Crest Area Theatre, 7 p.m. general membership meeting, Southwestern Community College Performing Arts Center Green Room.

AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion.

AA, 7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Tuesday

Retired Greater Community Hospital employees coffee, 9:30 a.m., Hy-Vee. Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Achievers Club, noon potluck, First Christian Church.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W.

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Montgomery St. Creston City Council, 6 p.m., council chambers, restored Creston Depot.

Creston Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., The Pizza Ranch, 520 Livingston Ave. American Legion, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Southwest Iowa Dancers, 7 to 10 p.m., the Junction (Hwys 2 and 65) east of Leon. Homemade buffet for free will offering before dance.

Wednesday

TOPS 116, 9:30 a.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers 12x12 study, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Alzheimer’s Disease Family Caregiver Support Group, 2 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living, 1709 W. Prairie St. Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. YMCA Clover Kids, 4 to 5 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church.

Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $3.39

Meetings

Gibson Memorial Library Board of Trustees, 5:15 p.m. today, library.

Agenda includes: public forum; finance and director’s reports; policies: recording and acknowledgement of gifts policy No. 28, capital campaign donor privacy policy No. 29 and gift acceptance policy No. 30; website; soil test; building plan document; budget; thank you letter; adjournment; closed session.

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Union County Conservation Board, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, office at Three Mile Lake.

Agenda includes: Union County Conservation endowment; ranger residence update; shooting range update; update on projects; routine county business.

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Creston City Council, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, city hall, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: public forum; appointment with David Vollmar of Alliant Energy; motion to correct motion (Nov. 18, 2014) regarding approving Prairie Solid Waste Agency $1.20 per capita increase by deleting verbiage “and the city accepts the $5 tipping fee increase to $65 per ton”; resolution to approve an amount not to exceed $230,150 to Southern Iowa Council of Governments housing trust fund in support of the LIHTC application for the Selding housing project (Lincoln School) from the LMI fund (126); appointment with Keith Sherman with Alliant Energy in reference to franchise fees; resolution to set date for a public hearing for 6 p.m. Dec. 16 for proposed gas and electric franchise ordinances; resolution to release lien for demolition removal on property located at 602 N. Poplar and execute a quit claim deed to waive any interest in the defective tax sale; appointment with Fire Chief Jackson to update council with his progress of 907 W. Adams; appointment with Fire Chief Jackson/contract owners referencing 105 S. Jarvis, possible council action.

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Grandparents are Samantha Booth of Creston, Lori and Rich Mercer of Kellerton and Tracy and Ed Booth of Murray.

Great-grandparents are Dina Gilbert of Creston, Jannet Mercer of Mount Ayr and Sue and Dick Booth of Thayer.

Great-great-grandparent is Berle Booth of Creston.

Siblings are Logan, 4, and Jackson Mercer, 2.

—————— Michael and Karmen Sheldahl of Creston are parents of a daughter born Nov. 26, 2014. Kylie Grace Sheldahl weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Steve and Deb Sheldahl of Peru and Warren and Karen Drake of Macksburg.

Great-grandparents are Arnold and Velma Sheldahl of Menlo, Bill Drake of Creston and Norman and Norma Koons of Mena, Ark.

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Gerald Lynne Lawrence Jr., 37, of Des Moines was charged on a Union County warrant for probation violation 2 p.m.

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Horoscope Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The Moon is in your sign today dancing with lucky Jupiter, which is why you are in such a good mood. Enjoy schmoozing with others, especially children.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Solitude in beautiful surroundings will please you today.

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your interactions with others, especially females, will be positive and upbeat today. People are friendly and receptive. This is a good day to discuss future plans.

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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You will love to travel anywhere today because you want to expand your horizons. Do anything that makes you feel like you’re getting more out of life.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Conversations with partners and close friends will be pleasant and sociable today, because everyone is in a good mood. In fact, you will attract positive people to you. Enjoy your day!

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Others will follow your suggestions.

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Panther wrestlers gear up for Tuesday’s season opener

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

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Missing player COLUMBUS, Ohio — The body of missing Ohio State defensive lineman Kosta Karageorge was found by Columbus police on Sunday after a search that started after he went missing on Wednesday.

Karageorge, 22, was found dead in a dumpster of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was identified by tattoos at the scene, and a police spokesman said the investigation would continue with both the dumpster and the body of Karageorge being transported to the county morgue.

“At this time, there’s a lot of questions that we’re still trying to work out,” Sgt. Rich Weiner told reporters at the scene. “But he was found inside of the dumpster, the handgun was found inside of the dumpster with him.”

A police report says Karageorge’s mother told authorities he has had concussions and spells of confusion. She said he texted a message Wednesday citing the concussions and saying he was sorry if he was “an embarrassment.”

Pack holds on GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers made trademark pinpoint passes. Eddie Lacy powered out tough yards on the ground. The defense held firm in a frantic fourth quarter.

This could be one super combination for the Green Bay Packers.

Rodgers threw for 368 yards and two touchdowns, and Green Bay fended off the New England Patriots 26-21 Sunday in a high-profile matchup between Super Bowl contenders.

He bested Tom Brady in the first meeting between the star quarterbacks as starters. They were the main attractions in a down-to-the-wire thriller.

Leading by five, the defense made a late stand for the Packers (9-3). With Green Bay back in zone coverage, Mike Daniels and Mike Neal combined to sack Brady on third down for a 9-yard loss, and kicker Stephen Gostkowski pushed a 47yard field-goal attempt wide right with 2:40 left.

Broncos win KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos proved their mastery of the Kansas City Chiefs once more on a chilly Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

Manning threw two touchdown passes, recently signed Connor Barth was perfect on five field-goal attempts and the Broncos rolled to a 29-16 victory, their sixth straight over Kansas City and one that kept them alone in first place in the AFC West.

Barth matched the franchise record for field goals in a game set twice

by Jason Elam. C.J. Anderson added 168 yards rushing with a 15-yard touchdown catch, and Demaryius Thomas also had a TD grab to help the Broncos (9-3) remain a game up on San Diego in the division.

With a total of five wrestlers with state tournament experience and four others having made it to districts last year, the Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling team appears to be set for another strong campaign.

And even though the Panthers have already suffered a setback, head coach Darrell Frain still feels confident in his team going into Tuesday’s season-opening quad at Nodaway Valley (5:30 p.m.), and moving forward throughout the season.

Shiltz out Sophomore Chase Shiltz, who finished runner-up in Class 2A at 145 pounds last year, came into the season Shiltz harboring hopes of a state championship run this year.

But Frain is moving forward this year under the impression Shiltz will not wrestle after undergoing surgery this week for a torn meniscus suffered in Creston/O-M’s dramatic 50-49 overtime win over Dallas Center-Grimes in the state football quarterfinals.

“He could possibly be in the lineup down the road, but we’re planning that he won’t be,” Frain said. “If he is, it’ll make us really, really good. We’ll just see where we’re at down the road.”

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston/O-M junior Wyatt Thompson (left) shoots in on junior teammate Cam Leith, who tries to block the takedown attempt during a drill at practice. Thompson and Leith are among a group of seven Panther wrestlers providing coach Darrell Frain with quality depth in the middle weights.

Even without Shiltz, Frain believes his team has what it takes to compete at a high level. But adding Shiltz to the mix takes the Panthers to another level.

“I feel good conference-wise and everything, but if you want to compete at the state level, you have to have a state championship caliber kid in your lineup,” he said. “I actually feel like we might have three, maybe four kids that have that ability, but he’s already been there. If you have a Chase Shiltz in your lineup, you can do a lot of moving around to get to the weakness of other teams.”

Quality depth Part of the reason for Frain’s confidence is the amount of quality depth his team has in the middle and upper weights.

Even without Shiltz in the mix, there are seven strong options vying for three spots in the middle weights.

“Somebody really good is probably going to be out of the lineup come tournament time,” Frain said. “There’s going to be a lot of competition in those middle weights and hopefully everything works out best for all the kids.”

Among that group is junior Joey Huntington, a

Mostek, Murray’s Barber earn all-state honors

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

Creston’s Natalie Mostek and Murray’s Hannah Barber each received all-state recognition last week after stellar senior volleyball campaigns.

Mostek earned honorable mention in Class 4A on the Iowa Girls Coaches Association’s all-state teams, while Barber was named to the second team in Class 1A. Creston head coach Polly Luther said it’s a great honor for Mostek and also reflects on the type of season the 20-8 Panthers had this year.

“She definitely proved her worth out on the court every single night she stepped out there,” Luther said. “I’ve said it before, it takes six of us on the court. For her to get where she needs to be, it takes a couple more people touching the ball to get it to her. It’s a great honor and I’m thrilled for her.”

Mostek proved to be an all-around weapon for the Panthers this year. The 5-10 hitter led the team with 283 kills for 3.49 kills per set average. She registered nearly double the amount of kills that junior Jenna Taylor, who ranked second on the team, had with 146.

“Her front row play for us speaks for itself,” Luther said.

She recorded 93 total blocks for the season, averaging 1.15 blocks per set.

“Our conference is so tough and a lot of games we walked into, that’s who they were going to hone in on and try to shut down,” Luther said. “Very few nights did they shut down Natalie.

She could run shorts and run outside and run inside and middle. She could do it

from wherever we needed her to.”

In addition to leading the team at the net, Mostek also served 93.6 percent with 21 aces, while ranking second on the team with 136 digs for an average of 1.62 digs per set.

It was her ability to do anything and everything on the court that made her so valuable to the Panthers this year.

“She’s so versatile,” Luther said. “She can do absolutely everything out there. Her athletic ability is through the roof. She can jump, she can dive. What-

ever you need her to do, she can do it. It’s hard to say enough about her, because she is such a great athlete in the whole spectrum — not just volleyball, but in basketball and track. Her skills are tremendous.”

By receiving all-state recognition, Mostek sets an example for future generations of Panther players of what hard work can bring.

“I definitely think it’s something for kids to shoot for,” Luther said. “I guess I can’t remember the last time Please see ALL-STATE, page 8A

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Creston senior Natalie Mostek stuffs a tip attempt by Atlantic’s Megen Behrends during a match this season.

Mostek led the Panthers in kills and blocks, and received honorable mention on the IGCA’s Class 4A all-state volleyball team.

returning state qualifier from a year ago, and junior W y a t t Thompson, a state qual- Huntington ifier in 2013. Junior Cam Leith has given the Panthers solid matches at the varsity level in the past, as have seniors Spencer Wray and Tyler Helm. Also in the mix are junior Darrian Fisher and senior Tyler Helm.

From that group of seven athletes, three will fill spots at 138 pounds, 145 pounds and 152 pounds.

“Somewhere along the line, someone is going to end up the odd man out,” Frain said. “It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out. Having quality, you feel pretty good about how they’re going to compete against most people we face. Hopefully we can spread it out a little and fill out some holes we have on the other ends of those (weights).”

Returning state qualifier Tayler Pettit certified at 160 pounds, and is likely to wrestle at 170 pounds for Please see PANTHERS, page 7A

Bo Pelini fired after 7 seasons with Cornhuskers

By ERIC OLSON

AP College Football Writer

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The number of wins and losses didn’t get Bo Pelini fired. It was the way some of those losses happened.

Pelini was dismissed as Nebraska’s coach Sunday after a seven-year stint marked by an inability to restore the football team to national prominence and too many embarrassing defeats.

Pelini extended his streak of winning at least n i n e games e v e r y season with a 3 7 - 3 4 Pelini overtime win at Iowa on Friday, but he never won a conference championship and his teams lost four games in every season he completed. Pelini was 66-27 and led the Cornhuskers to three league championship games in the Big 12 and Big Ten. “I didn’t see enough improvement in areas that were important for us to move forward to play championship-caliber football,” athletic director Shawn Eichorst said at a news conference.

“We just, for whatever reason, weren’t good enough in the games that mattered against championship-caliber opponents. And I didn’t see that changing. It wasn’t a lack of effort by him or his staff or our wonderful players, but I think new leadership was in order.”

Associate head coach Barney Cotton, a Nebraska alum, will be the in-

terim head coach for the Cornhuskers’ bowl game.

Pelini was under contract through February 2019. Eichorst said the university will owe him a settlement of about $7.9 million, which can be reduced once he lands another job.

Asked for comment on Sunday’s developments, Pelini wrote in a text to The Associated Press: “I’m good. Thanks for asking!”

Eichorst said he alone would conduct the search for a new coach. He gave no timetable for naming a replacement.

Nebraska joins Florida as a high-profile program with a coaching vacancy, and others could arise soon. Eichorst said he wasn’t worried about competing with other schools.

“Resources are not the question here at Nebraska,” he said. “That doesn’t mean we’re not going to be responsible and good stewards of our resources. I’ve seen people spend a lot of money and not do very much winning, so we’re going to get it right.”

Eichorst said his decision to fire Pelini “crystalized” Saturday night.

Eichorst said he met in his office for 20 minutes with Pelini on Sunday morning and their conversation was “cordial and professional.”

“After I told him that we were going a different direction,” Eichorst said, “I think there was agreement that that probably was a good idea.”

A number of players expressed disappointment in Please see PELINI, page 7A

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Spartan men improve to 8-0

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

The Southwestern men’s basketball team picked up a pair of home wins over the Thanksgiving break, improving to 8-0 for the season.

The Spartans scored an 86-65 win over Adelaide Australia on Wednesday and then defeated Central Nebraska Community College on Saturday by a score of 92-50.

Head coach Todd Lorensen said Wednesday’s game didn’t go quite as well as he would have liked, but was glad to get the win.

“In the end, it was all fine and well,” he said. “I didn’t think we competed as well as I would have liked for the entire game. With the Thanksgiving break, it’s hard to keep focus.”

The Spartans shot 50.8 percent from the field, but turned the ball over 16 times in the victory. Starting point guard Ahmad Newsome did not play because of illness.

Josh Kirk led the Spartans with 15 points off the bench on 6-of-9 shooting to go with eight rebounds.

M a t a i k a Kirk K o y a mainavure added 12 points, while Marquise Yarbrough scored 11 off the bench. Dylan Mason scored 10 points. TJ Bower pulled down six rebounds and scored seven points.

“A lot of guys got an opportunity to play,” Lorensen said. “Our bench actually gave us a little more juice than our starting five did.”

Lorensen said he liked

Saturday’s effort better, as the Spartans came out with more energy on both ends of the floor.

Jok Kut and Newsome sparked the Spartans with their play on the defensive end, as Kut g r a b b e d Kut a total of eight rebounds to lead the team, w h i l e Newsome collected four steals and dished out eight assists.

Jaylon Smith and Newsome Kirk each scored a game-high 16 points, while Koyamainavure added 15.

“I thought Ahmad and Jok really set the tone defensively for us,” Lorensen said. “The other three guys did a nice job offensively.

Those numbers are coming off about 18 or 20 minutes of playing time as opposed to the normal 30 or 33, had it been a closer ballgame.”

The Spartans have a tough stretch coming up over the next 17 days leading into the holiday break, as they play seven games over those 17 days, with five of those games on the road.

Southwestern returns to action tonight at Grand View against the JV team, before traveling to North Central Missouri on Wednesday.

During that 17-day stretch, the Spartans also travel to Division I Marshalltown Community College and Iowa Western

Community College.

“They both played a lot of high quality opponents early in the season and have both been successful,” Lorensen said. “That will give us a good measuring stick for where we are.”

ADELAIDE (65) SOUTHWESTERN (86) — Josh Kirk 6 3-6 15, Mataika Koyamainavure 5 2-2 12, Marquise Yarbrough 2 7-8 11, Dylan Mason 4 0-0 10, TJ Bower 3 0-2 7, Jok Kut 3 0-0 6, Josh Tolbert 2 0-0 6, Simon Joseph 1 3-4 5, Jaylon Smith 1 0-2 3, Malik Williams 1 0-0 3, Tanner Kellogg 1 0-0 3, Richard Desvarieux 1 0-0 2, Austin Weber 0 1-2 1. Totals — 31 16-30 86. FG shooting — 31-61 (50.8 percent). 3-point goals — 8 (Mason 2, Tolbert 2, Smith 1, Bower 1, Williams 1, Kellogg 1). Rebounds — 45 (Joseph 9, Kirk 8, Bower 6, Yarbrough 4, Kut 3, Koyamainavure 3). Assists — 21 (Smith 5, Kirk 4, Bower 4, Kut 3, Mason 2). Steals — 11 (Yarbrough 3, Smith 2). Blocked shots — 3 (Kut 1, Smith 1, Mason 1). Turnovers — 16. Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — none.

Adelaide — 26 65 SWCC — 42 86 CENTRAL NEBRASKA (50) — Thomas Johnson 4 0-1 10, Nietzche Jeantinor 2 5-7 9, Tyrone Clayton 2 3-4 8, Connor Long 3 0-0 8, David Joachim 2 2-2 6, Bryant Kelly 2 0-0 4, Matthew Mcleod 1 0-2 3, Warol Gatdit 1 0-0 2. Totals — 17 10-16 50. FG shooting — 17-51 (33.3 percent).

3-point goals — 6 (Johnson 2, Long 2, Clayton 1, Mcleod 1).

Rebounds — 32. Assists — 8.

Steals — 7. Blocked shots — 0.

Turnovers — 17. Team fouls — 15. Fouled out — none.

SOUTHWESTERN (92) — Josh Kirk 7 2-3 16, Jaylon Smith 6 1-2 16, Mataika Koyamainavure 6 3-4 15, Tanner Kellogg 3 0-0 9, Malik Williams 1 4-5 7, Jok Kut 2 0-0 5, TJ Bower 2 0-0 5, Josh Tolbert 2 0-0 5, Marquise Yarbrough 2 1-1 5, Dylan Mason 2 0-0 5, Ahmad Newsome 0 2-2 2, Simon Joseph 1 0-0 2. Totals — 35 13-18 92. FG shooting — 34-64 (53.1 percent). 3-point goals — 11 (Smith 3, Kellogg 3, Kut 1, Bower 1, Tolbert 1, Williams 1, Mason 1). Rebounds — 40 (Kut 8, Koyamainavure 4, Newsome 4, Richard Desvarieux 3, Mason 3, Kirk 3, Kellogg 3).

Assists — 22 (Newsome 8, Smith 2, Bower 2, Tolbert 2, Yarbrough 2, Austin Weber 2). Steals — 11 (Newsome 4, Koyamainavure 3).

Blocked shots — 3 (Kut 1, Smith 1, Joseph 1). Turnovers — 12.

Team fouls — 17. Fouled out — none.

CNCC — 21 50 SWCC — 49 92

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All Times CST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East L T Pct 3 0 .750 5 0 .583 5 0 .545 9 0 .182 South L T Pct 4 0 .667 6 0 .500 10 0 .167 10 0 .167 North L T Pct 3 1 .708 5 0 .583 5 0 .583 5 0 .583 West L T Pct 3 0 .750 4 0 .667 5 0 .583 11 0 .083 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T Pct 3 0 .750 4 0 .667 9 0 .250 9 0 .250 South L T Pct 7 0 .417 7 0 .417 8 1 .292 10 0 .167 North L T Pct 3 0 .750 4 0 .667 7 0 .417 7 0 .417 West L T Pct 3 0 .750 4 0 .667 5 0 .583 7 0 .417

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PF 378 264 285 177

PA 253 217 219 303

PF 382 287 213 186

PA 283 247 338 329

PF 260 328 320 252

PA 247 242 298 245

PF 361 279 277 176

PA 276 249 224 337

PF 375 302 257 244

PA 285 273 319 322

PF 291 323 228 220

PA 299 318 331 314

PF 380 231 253 233

PA 267 207 337 257

PF 258 298 231 261

PA 224 221 244 285

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Series 600 and over — TJ Redding 696, Travis Adair 693, Dana Frey 601, Justin Redding 646, Mike Briner 650, Ted Kunz 605, Travis Adair 693, Kelly Shives 639.

Games 200 and over — Casey Willets 218; Greg Fogel 229; Dana Frey 213; Chantz Davidson 221; Justin Redding 245, 203; Cody Downing 214; Nate Studer 202; Mike Briner 204, 221, 225; Glenn Orr 213, 226; Bill Stuart 223; Scott McKinney 223; Ted Kunz 247; Travis Adair 243, 269; Harold Holliday 211, 201; Kelly Shives 223, 207, 209; Brian Newcomb 233.

PANTHER LANES Astro Mixed League Nov. 16 Team Score Ellis Poore 36 Corner Clippers 29 3 M’s & H 28 Odd Ducks 27 Rhine Body Repair 27 Rookies 20 Panther Lanes 18 High team with handicap — Odd Ducks, 2415 pins.

High team scratch — Corner Clippers, 1848 pins.

High scratch individual series — Kelley Fisher 583, Kelly Shives 557.

Games 200 and over — Kelly Shives 215.

Games 190 and over women — Kelley Fisher 216.

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the Panthers.

Creston/O-M’s other returning placewinner from last year’s state meet is junior Seth Maitlen at 195 pounds.

Maitlen highlights a group of strong wrestlers in the u p p e r weights.

S o p h omore Kadon H u l e t t Maitlen was a district qualifier last year, wrestling up to 220 pounds.

“Those final three at 195, 220 and heavyweight, I fully expect all three of those guys showing a lot this year,” Frain said. “Kadon wrestled 220 last year and basically was a 182-pounder. Him and Seth will wrestle off for that spot and they’ll choose between 220 and 195. I have a lot of heavyweights. It will

be interesting to see how that all works out.”

Senior Jake Gutschenritter picked up victories over several state qualifiers last year, but was ineligible to compete at tournament time. In his stead, Cody Tanner stepped up and scored solid wins for the Panthers, including a victory at state duals over a wrestler who was one match away from placing in the traditional tournament.

Freshmen Trevor Downing and Blake Sevier, along with junior Zach Hoffman provide depth at the heavyweight spot for the Panthers.

Lower weights The big question marks for the Panthers will come in the lower weights. But, Frain still has options at those weight classes.

Three wrestlers certified at 106 pounds, which provides some flexibility in the Panther lineup.

“Right now at 106, you’ve got to think (sophomore) Jacob Goodson will prob-

ably be there,” Frain said.

“But you’ve got (freshmen) Cade Vicker and Kelby Luther, who both look good in the room, so I feel really confident about whoever ends up there. One of those guys, even though they’re small, could bump up and wrestler 113 for us.”

Sophomores Carson Wheat and Trevor Marlin both certified at 113 and will start the year filling that weight class. Marlin could also bump up to 120 pounds.

“Those three weight classes are really inexperienced,” Frain said. “But I feel comfortable they’ll compete really well for us.”

Brody Frain certified at 120 pounds, but both he and coach Frain hope he can establish himself at 126 pounds and compete there.

Freshman Mitchel Swank certified at 126, but could emerge at 132 pounds.

“The unknown is Mitchel Swank,” Frain said. “Quality kid. He’s wrestled in our youth program before,

grew up in Mount Ayr. He decided to come here and play football and wrestle for us. I Swank feel really good about where he’ll end up. I think he’ll surprise a lot of kids at 132.”

Another import from Mount Ayr this year comes in the form of new assistant coach Eric Ehlen, who spent the past 18 years as Mount Ayr’s head coach.

“He’s extremely positive,” Frain said. “That might be the biggest thing we bring. Sometimes as a coach I’ll get after them and I’ll do things, not negatively, but I’ll get after them.

He’s right there to pat them on the back when I’m done yelling at them. It’s been a blessing to have someone like him in our room just to counteract some of the things we do. The kids like

PELINI: Continued from page 5A

the decision, with quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. tweeting, “Biggest mistake you ever made.... Bo was the best coach I’ve ever had and I’ll always appreciate the things you taught me.”

Pelini brought the Huskers out of the depths of the failed four-year Bill Callahan experiment that ended in 2007. But his four-losses-a-year habit and frequent losses on the national stage wore on a fan base that has filled Memorial Stadium for every home game since 1962.

Nebraska ranks fourth in career victories and has won five national championships, including three in the four years before Tom Osborne retired as coach after the 1997 season. The dominant run in the mid1990s has been an albatross for the coaches who followed — first Frank So-

lich and then Callahan and Pelini.

Bad losses started to haunt Pelini after Nebraska moved to the Big Ten. The 70-31 pummeling by unranked Wisconsin in the 2012 conference championship game was the worst, followed closely by this year’s 59-24 throttling by the Badgers in a game in which Melvin Gordon ran for a then-FBS record 408 yards.

Nebraska, as a ranked team, lost seven games by 17 or more points since 2011. No other ranked team has lost so many games so lopsidedly over that span, according to STATS. “There are standards and expectations at Nebraska that are high both on and off the field and although we did win a bunch of games, we didn’t win the games that mattered the most, and I think we gave Coach ample time,

ample resources and ample support to get that done,” Eichorst said.

Eichorst indicated he wasn’t worried about the message he was sending by firing a coach who won 71 percent of his games.

The dismissal was reminiscent of the one in 2003, when then-athletic director Steve Pederson fired Solich after a 9-3 regular season and after Solich had won 75 percent of his games over six years.

Pelini drew detractors almost as much for his volatile temper as for his team’s performances in big games. He was reprimanded by chancellor Harvey Perlman for sideline meltdowns during a loss at Texas A&M in 2010. Last year, Pelini found himself in a storm after the website Deadspin released audio of Pelini’s profanity-laced tirade against what he called fair-weather fans and two newspaper writers.

Pelini had initially endeared himself to Nebraska fans as defensive coordinator in 2003. After Solich was fired, Pelini was interim coach for the Huskers’ Alamo Bowl victory over Michigan State.

As he walked off the field in San Antonio, Husker fans chanted, “We want Bo!” Callahan was hired instead, and Pelini took defensive coordinator jobs at Oklahoma and LSU, winning the 2007 national title with the Tigers.

Osborne, as athletic director, picked Pelini to replace Callahan, saying an immediate defensive fix was needed.

After the Huskers shut out Arizona 33-0 in the 2009 Holiday Bowl, Pelini famously shouted, “Nebraska’s back and we’re here to stay.”

The proclamation proved premature.

him a lot.”

Ehlen’s presence in the wrestling room adds a second former Iowa Hawkeye wrestler on the coaching staff.

“We have Mario Galanakis still coming into the room and now Eric in there, you have two quality Hawkeye wrestlers,” Frain said.

“That’s in the glory days of the Hawkeyes. It brings a lot to the room, just the knowledge, the experiences, all the things they can add.”

Roster (Certified weight) (* — returning letterwinner) Seniors — Tyler Helm* (132), Spencer Wray* (138), Alex Fargo* (145), Tanner Webb (manager), Tayler Pettit* (160), Chad Lamb (160), Jake Gutschenritter* (220).

Juniors — Joey Huntington* (138), Wyatt Thompson* (138), Cam Leith* (138), Darrian Fisher (138), Seth Maitlen* (170), Zach Hoffman* (195).

Sophomores — Jacob Goodson* (106), Carson Wheat* (113), Trevor Marlin* (113), Brody Frain* (120), Jackson Mikkelsen* (152), Chase Shiltz*, Kadon Hulett* (182), Cody Tanner* (220).

Freshmen — Kelby Luther (106), Cade Vicker (106), Garrett Dahl (113), Mason Kinsella (120),

Mitchel Swank (126), Kolby Tomas (138), Kolten Phelps (145), Trevor Downing (220), Blake Sevier (285).

Schedule Dec. 2 — at Nodaway Valley Quad, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 6 — at Dallas CenterGrimes Tournament, 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 11 — vs. Clarinda, Atlantic; 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 — at Central Decatur Tournament, 5 p.m.

Dec. 16 — at Glenwood (vs.

Glenwood, Denison-Schleswig), 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 — at Kansas City Stampede Tournament Dec. 20 — at Kansas City Stampede Tournament Jan. 6 — vs. Lewis Central, Kuemper Catholic; 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Harlan, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 — Panther Invitational, 11 a.m.

Jan. 15 — at Winterset (vs.

Winterset, Perry), 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 — at Big Red Invite (Centerville), 10 a.m.

Jan. 20 — at Red Oak (vs. Red Oak, Shenandoah), 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 23 — at John J. Harris Classic (Corning), 4 p.m.

Jan. 24 — at John J. Harris Classic (Corning), 10 a.m.

Jan. 29 — at Council Bluffs St. Albert (vs. St. Albert, Sidney), 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 — at Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament (Glenwood), 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 7 — at Sectionals, 12 p.m.

Feb. 14 — at Districts, 12 p.m.

Feb. 15 — at State Duals Feb. 19-21 — at State Tournament

Northern Iowa beats Richmond 55-50 CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Seth Tuttle scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Sunday and Northern Iowa held off Richmond 55-50 to start a season 7-0 for the first time since 1963-64.

Tuttle has reached double-figure scoring in 24 consecutive games.

Junior guard Wes Washpun scored 16 for the Panthers (7-0), including four 3-pointers.

Kendall Anthony led Richmond (2-3) with 12 points and Trey Davis had

11 points and 11 rebounds.

Northern Iowa used a 10-2 run to lead 14-4, but Richmond pulled to within four points, 14-10, after a 3

by Terry Allen. Washpun hit a 3 at 3:14 and the Panthers led 30-15 at halftime.

The Spiders opened the second half with a 13-6 run and pulled to within four, 50-46, on a layup by Davis with 57 seconds to play.

Matt Bohannon hit five free throws in the final 25 seconds to keep the Spiders at bay.

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December 4th - 7th & December 13 & 21, 2014 (Events Subject to Change)

Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. until after the parade Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 9 a.m. until after the parade American Home Design Center Ribbon Cutting Adams Street Espresso, 10 a.m.

Quilt Block Walk in Uptown Businesses Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive at the Depot 4:30 to 7 p.m., Pictures available for a fee Friends of the Library Model Railroaders Working at the Depot 4:30 p.m. to close Creston Arts: Gallery Open at the Depot 4:30 p.m. to close

Dancers in the Snow Globe Leslie’s Dance & Tumbling 4:30-6 p.m.

ASP Soup Supper Depot 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Caroling in Uptown Creston by SWCC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams 5:15 to 6 p.m.

Caroling in Uptown Creston by The Union County Ministerial Alliance 6 to 7 p.m.

Cider and Donut Holes at the Depot Lighted Christmas Parade, 7 p.m.

Uptown Creston Fireworks after the Parade Iowa State Savings Bank Holiday Open House following the Parade, ISSB Uptown Location

December 5th Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

American Home Design Center Open House 10 a.m., Leslie’s Dance & Tumbling Quilt Block Walk in Uptown Businesses Crest Area Theatre Presents, The Regifters, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center

December 6th Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 8 a.m. to Noon American Home Design Center Quilt Block Walk in Uptown Businesses Crest Area Theatre Presents, The Regifters, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center

December 7th Joyful Noise Musical Concert 2 p.m. CHS Crest Area Theatre Presents, The Regifters, 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center

December 13th Santa at the Christmas Castle at the Restored Depot, 9 a.m. to Noon Model Railroaders Working at the Depot 9 a.m. to Noon CARE Craft and Goodie Boutique at the Depot 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

December 21st St. Malachy All School Christmas Concert 2 p.m. Performing Arts Center

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a Creston player got an allstate recognition. I think it says something about her, about the program and the team we had this year. She is very deserving of it.”

Second-teamer For Murray’s Barber, it marks the second straight year she has received all-state honors in volleyball. Barber In addition to being named to the IGCA’s second team in Class 1A,

Barber also received firstteam honors by the Des Moines Register. She was a third-teamer on last year’s IGCA all-state team.

“That’s a real big honor for her and our program,” Murray head coach Jerry Shields said. “We’ve had a couple of all-state kids in volleyball before, but not very many. It’s a big thrill for her and it’s definitely a big thing for us, too.”

Barber played in just 69 sets for the Lady Mustangs this year after suffering an ankle injury late in the season. She still managed to register 301 kills to lead the team, averaging 4.36 kills per set.

She served 40 aces and ranked second on the team

with 141 digs to go with 32 total blocks, which ranked third on the team.

“She played all around for us,” Shields said. “Had over 300 kills this year and I think she was second on the team in digs playing back row.

She’s a good all-around athlete. She’s going to go on to college and play volleyball, too. Wherever she goes on to play, I know she’ll do a good job.”

Shields said he saw the most improvement from Barber in her back row play and in serve receive.

“She’s one of our better serve receivers, too,” he said. “She put a lot of time in over the summer, playing club volleyball and getting kids to come in and play in

the gym over the summer.

She’s definitely put a lot of time into the sport of volleyball, and it’s definitely shown over the last year.”

On a Murray team that featured several capable hitters, it was a luxury for Shields to have a player like Barber who his team could go to in pressure situations when it needed a point.

“She was always our goto person,” Shields said.

“When Madison (Gonseth) got hurt, just to show her allaround ability, she actually moved to the middle and did a really good job hitting from there, too. Just a really good all-around player. Has a good head on her shoulders and knows a lot about volleyball.”

IGCA all-state volleyball teams IGCA All-State Teams Elite Team Jess Schaben, Sr., Harlan; Mikaela Foecke, Sr., Fort Madison Holy Trinity; Rachel Koop, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Jordan Smith, Sr., Solon; Jaali Winters, Sr., Ankeny Centennial; Briana Weber, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Megan Ballenger, Sr., Ankeny; Hayley Dotseth, Sr., Johnston.

Co-players of the year: Foecke, Fort Madison Holy Trinity; Koop, Dike-New Hartford.

Class 1-A First team: Mikaela Foecke, Sr., Fort Madison Holy Trinity; Morgan Whitehead, Sr., Le Mars Gehlen; Sarah Halse, Sr., Central Lyon; Kaylee Whittington, Sr., Grand View Christian; Kendyl Sorge, Sr., Janesville; Angel Rasmussen, Sr., Central Lyon; Emily Parks, Sr., New London; Gillian Gergan, So., Janesville. 1-A player of the year: Foecke, Fort Madison Holy Trinity.

1-A coach of the year: Melissa Freesmeier, Fort Madison Holy Trinity.

Second team: Blake Banowetz, Sr., Bellevue Marquette; Johanna Vaske, Jr., Algona Garrigan; Ashlan Thompson, So., Grand View Christian; Peyton Benson, Sr., Tripoli; Ivy Sieperda, Sr., Central Lyon; Hannah Barber, Sr., Murray; Sydney McLaren, Fr., Griswold; Kayla Schaufenbuel, Jr., Turkey Valley.

Third team: Jordan Carter, Sr., Sigourney; Taryn Williams, Sr., Fremont-Mills; Madison Sheetz, Sr., Keota; Jorgi Krieger, Sr., New London; Megan Wagaman, Jr., Springville; Sydney Danker, Sr., Guthrie Center; Kennedy Drewis, Fr., Tripoli; Rachel Armstrong, Jr., Bedford.

Honorable mention: Delaney Langfelt, Jr., Fremont-Mills; Haley Weis, Sr., Stanton; Madelyn Orton, Jr., Holy Trinity Catholic; Shelby Schnurstein, Sr., Janesville; Emma Pry, Jr., New London;

Marissa Ward, Jr., Iowa Valley; McKenna Zanders, Sr., Coon Rapids-Bayard; Claire Thompson, Sr., Guthrie Center; Abby Smith, Jr., Newell-Fonda; Carly Bunkers, Jr., Le Mars Gehlen Catholic; Callyn Bonde, Jr., Bedford; Nicole Wilkens, Sr., Holy Trinity Catholic; Alli Howard, Sr., Ankeny Christian Academy.

Class 2-A First team: Rachel Koop, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Briana Weber, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Ema Altena, Sr., Western Christian; Anna Kiel, Jr., Unity Christian; Riley Sents, Sr., Grundy Center; Jamie Gesink, Sr., Western Christian; Karlie Taylor, Jr., EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont; Lizzy Blough, Sr., Dike-New Hartford.

2-A player of the year: Koop, Dike-New Hartford. 2-A coach of the year: Diane Harms, DikeNew Hartford.

Second team: Becca Pagel, So., Sumner-Fredericksburg; Jaydlin Seehase, So., SumnerFredericksburg; Madison Russell, Sr., West Branch; Brynn Reichardt, Sr., Des Moines Christian; Haley Weepie, Jr., Wapsie Valley; Haley Birks, Sr., South Central Calhoun; Karsyn Winterfield, So., Western Christian; Alyssa Mathews, Jr., Grundy Center.

Third team: Hannah Corey, Sr., South Central Calhoun; Abby Musser, Sr., Woodward-Granger; Kelsea Heintzman, Jr., Lake Mills; Katelyn Schechinger, Sr., IKMManning; Paige Shafer, Sr., Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont; Madison Paulsen, So., Treynor; Kaira Moss, Jr., Western Christian; Piper Thomas, Sr., Jesup.

Honorable mention: Matti Munger, Sr., St. Albert; Alli Wettengel, Sr., St. Albert; Emma Bonnet, So., Underwood; Cede Byrnes, Jr., Lake Mills; Brooke Morgan, Sr., Dike-New Hartford; Katie Lindemann, Jr., Grundy Center; Allison Timmermans, So., Unity Christian; Haley Poula, Jr., West Branch;

Andrea Horstman, Jr., Pella Christian; Maggie Anderson, Sr., South Central Calhoun; Olivia Callaway, Jr., BCLUW; Britta Weston, Jr., Denver.

Class 3-A First team: Jordan Smith, Sr., Solon; Jordan Runge, Sr., Solon; Morgan Melchert, Sr., Mount Vernon; Kate Walker, Sr., Red Oak; Mana Wrage, Sr., Union; Kelsey Redmond, Sr., Iowa Falls-Alden; Cassedi Simon, Jr., West Liberty. 3-A player of the year: Smith, Solon. 3-A coach of the year: Peter Gustin, Solon.

Second team: Kaitlin Niedert, So., Independence; Kaitlyn Volesky, So., Mount Vernon; Molly Kelly, Sr., West Liberty; Grace Blomstedt, Sr., Red Oak; Kati Cassabaum, Jr., Nevada; Jill VanderPlaats, Sr., Sioux Center; Heidi Hillyard, Sr., Mediapolis.

Third team: Sydney Nielsen, Sr., Shenandoah; Lauren Himan, Sr., Roland Story; Carly Seely, Jr., Algona; Taylor Nearad, Sr., Solon; Maria Dentlinger, Sr., Carroll Kuemper; Alex Miner, Sr., Gilbert; Megan Hudson, So, Union.

Honorable mention: Serena Parker, Sr., Shenandoah; Libby Ryan, So., Mount Vernon; Madison Beaver, Sr., Sioux Center; Claire Simmons, Sr., Williamsburg; Michaela Matuska, Sr., Nevada; Brooke Klostermann, Sr., Beckman Catholic; Arika Wooldridge, Jr., Center Point Urbana; Alyssa Hawkins, Sr., Independence; Hailey Daufeldt, Jr., West Liberty; Hannah Becker, So., North Polk.

Class 4-A First team: Jess Schaben, Sr., Harlan; Hali Hillegas, Sr., Charles City; Carlee Ketchum, Jr., West Delaware; Abby Bergsten, Lewis Central; Alyssa Thomas, Jr., Marion; Emily Thole, Sr., West Delaware; Abigail Phillips, Sr., Marion. 4-A player of the year: Schaben, Harlan. 4-A coach of the year: Angie Spangenberg, Harlan.

Second team: Meagan Miller, Sr., Charles City; Mariah McPartland, Sr., Boone; Natalie Brimeyer, Sr., Clear CreekAmana; Taylor Frederick, Jr., Harlan; Reghan Coyle, Sr., Lewis Central; Asia Kloewer, Sr., Harlan; Addison Brooks, Jr., West Delaware; Amanda Sahm, Sr., Marion.

Honorable mention: Kenzie Swanson, Sr., Harlan; Natalie Mostek, Sr., Creston; Britney Thompson, Sr., Le Mars; Lauren Stopko, Sr., Clear Creek Amana; Kristen Wegmann, Jr., West Delaware; Selena Nole, Jr., Dallas Center-Grimes; Kayla Torson, Sr., Cedar Rapids Xavier; McKenna Bogaard, Jr., Pella; Abby Staack, Sr., Waverly-Shell Rock; Isabella Sade, So., Marion; Kristina Quijano, Sr., Indianola.

Class 5-A First team: Jaali Winters, Sr., Ankeny Centennial; Megan Ballenger, Sr., Ankeny; Hayley Dotseth, Sr., Johnston; Megan Sharkey, Jr., Bettendorf; Kristen Stucker, Sr., Johnston; Josie Herbst, Jr., Bettendorf; Danielle Pennington, Jr., Bettendorf. 5-A player of the year: Winters, Ankeny Centennial. 5-A coach of the year: Jessica Rinehart, Ankeny Centennial.

Second team: Amanda Ollinger, Jr., Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Samantha Bohnet, Sr., Abraham Lincoln; Laynie Whitehead, Sr., Iowa City West; McKenna Pierson, Sr., Ankeny Centennial; Tessa Mendoza, Jr., West Des Moines Dowling; Alexa Aldrich-Ingram, So., Iowa City High; Bailee Gofta, Sr., Abraham Lincoln.

Honorable mention: Emma Whigman, Sr., Pleasant Valley; Mykal Sadler, Jr., Dowling Catholic; Ana Fluent, Jr., Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Denise Ssozi, Jr., Johnston; Sarah Renner, Sr., Linn-Mar; Bailey Darnell, Sr., Burlington; Tasha Vipond, Jr., Ankeny Centennial; Kate Busswitz, Jr., Cedar Rapids Prairie; Alyssa Ballenger, So., Ankeny; Lauryn Kramer, Sr., Cedar Falls; Lexie Jensen, Sr., Valley West Des Moines; Mallory Erbes, Sr., Urbandale.

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Schultz looks ahead to serving as county attorney Iowa communities He won the Madison County race with 61 percent of the vote, defeating incumbent Democrat Julie Bardwell-Forsyth ■

DES MOINES (AP) — After four tumultuous years adamantly pursuing voter fraud and lobbying for voter identification, Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz is preparing to leave office with no regrets and a determination to prosecute criminals of another kind.

Schultz said he’s excited to return to the practice of law after winning easy victory in the Nov. 4 election for Madison County attorney.

He’ll take a cut in pay and have a much smaller staff as he prosecutes crimes in the county southwest of Des Moines with Schultz less than 16,000 residents, but he said the job will keep him close to home and allow him to continue public service.

“I learned a lot as secretary of state and I’m proud of my service here,” he said, sitting at his desk in the ornate office at the Iowa Capitol. “I think just the experience I’ve had will just help me be a better public servant, especially on the local level.”

He leaves the office unable to get voter ID through the Legislature and with a controversial legacy, including lawsuits and harsh criticism that he tried to suppress votes.

Schultz paid $250,000 over two years to investigate voter fraud cases that resulted in election-related charges against 27 people. Critics including the American

Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, which says Schultz spent too much time and money pursuing cases of a small number of voters who didn’t intend to break the law.

The ACLU sued Schultz in 2012 over a rule he passed that would have removed voters from registration rolls if they could not confirm their citizenship. A judge found state law does not authorize the secretary of state to cancel a voter’s registration based on citizenship questions. Schultz has appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court, which hasn’t yet ruled.

“I truly believe that our system is built on having this trust in our elections and that voter ID and making sure that if you’re voting that you’re eligible to vote is an inherent part of that,” he said.

As he campaigned for county attorney, he faced doubters who accused him of not living in the county but staying in a house owned by his mother-in-law.

The truth, he said, is that his wife’s mother wanted to move from Washington to Iowa to be nearer to her daughter and grandchildren. Schultz said he and his wife decided to pool resources with her mother and buy a home big enough for their growing family, which now includes five children ranging in age from 12 to 1. His wife and her mother are listed on the deed.

They moved to Truro, a city of about 485 people 40 miles southwest of Des Moines, in March 2013 when he thought he’d likely run for re-election. Then U.S. Rep. Tom Latham made the surprise December 2013 announcement he would retire. Schultz decided the next month to run for Congress. That ended when the Republican Party in June chose David Young out of the crowded field of six candidates as the nominee. Schultz said he didn’t even know he’d be running for county attorney when he moved to Madison County.

“People tried to make an issue of that.

They would make fun and tease and they’d attack and say I moved there to run. The voters of Madison County saw that I was genuine,” he said.

He won the race with 61 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat Julie Bardwell-Forsyth, who had been county attorney for eight years.

“Quite frankly I’m a better lawyer than I am a politician, so I’m excited about getting into the courtroom and using those skills and being able to serve that community.”

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Madison County Attorney

She didn’t respond to messages seeking comment.

Schultz said he’s not looking beyond the county attorney job, which will include prosecuting criminal cases including drug violations and domestic abuse.

“Quite frankly I’m a better lawyer than I am a politician, so I’m excited about getting into the courtroom and using those skills and being able to serve that community,” he said.

He didn’t deny that he might seek statewide office again.

“I’ve always been a big believer in term limits. I don’t expect to be county attorney forever. So when that time comes could I run for something else? I’m not going to say no,” he said. “I’ll be there at least four years and maybe more.”

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“Enrollments in small districts across the state are declining,” said Farragut Superintendent Tom Hinrichs. “In some form or fashion, most small districts will face these issues in the near future.”

Both districts have held public meetings on the issue, and officials say inaction could lead to cuts of programs and personnel.

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HAMBURG (AP) — Two communities in southwest Iowa are asking residents for approval to merge their school districts in response to years of dwindling student enrollment that has affected their budgets.

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If approved, the communities would work as the Nishnabotna Community School District. It would combine the debts, buildings, assets and liabilities of the two current school districts.

The district would have a five-member school board made up of existing school board members from both sides.

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DONATION DRIVE! Now through December 19th, stop by the Creston News Advertiser, 503 W. Adams, and drop off a donated item for the local animal shelters!

Creston Animal Rescue Effort Needs: (new or good used) collars, leashes, toys, we use alot of canned food and cat litter, stainless steel dog dishes (med. to large size), cardboard cat scratchers, bleach, dish soap, hand sanitizer, sponges, hand towels, wash rags, small blankets, copy paper, stamps, printer ink (#901).

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Contact 641-782-2330 for more info.

Monetary Donations can be mailed to C.A.R.E. c/o Mycale Downey 304 W. DeVoe, Creston, IA 50801

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We are in need of Foster Families! Fosters are a valuable asset to helping provide young, old, injured and sick, abused and death row dogs a second chance to live, grow or heal before finding their forever homes. Fostering is a wonderful experience for you and your family, you can feel good knowing you have helped save a dog’s life! If interested in becoming a Foster, please contact us at doggonerescueinc@hotmail.com, for more information.

Monetary Donations can be mailed to: Dog Gone Rescue c/o Janel McLain 205 S. Sumner Ave., Creston, IA 50801

Our local animal shelters depend on the generosity of the community to sustain them.

All donations collected at the Creston News Advertiser will go directly to Creston Animal Rescue Effort and Dog Gone Rescue in support of homeless cats and dogs in our community!

For each item donated, will donate $1.00 (up to $100) to the shelters.

To view current pets awaiting adoption from both rescues go to www.crestonanimalrescue.petfinder.com or www.doggonerescue.com