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I-80 crash kills 2 kids, 1 coach and injures 8 people in Iowa ANITA (AP) — Authorities believe snow contributed to a crash on Interstate 80 in western Iowa that killed a youth hockey coach from Nebraska and two Iowa brothers. Eight other people were also injured in the weekend crash.

A westbound semitrailer lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic about three miles west of the Anita exit on Saturday morning in snowy conditions.

Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Nathan Ludwig said the semi crashed into a minivan and continued into the ditch, but the truck’s trailer re-

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Peggy Van Pelt, 80, of Creston sits at her desk – decorated with “thank you” flowers from Union County Development Association – at the Creston Chamber of Commerce and UCDA building Friday morning. The chamber’s full-time office manager officially retires Thursday.

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much history and knowledge of the community and of people in town. She’s seen so much in her career, not only locally in the community but nationally, too.”

Now, Van Pelt has decided it’s time to hand over the reins.

“I will miss all the people I work with here. I’ve had a lot of good memories,” she said. “But, my arthritis was basically telling me it’s time, and there’s somebody else who can do as good or better of a job.”

Van Pelt officially retires Thursday. Barb Coenen of Creston will take over as part-time office manager Jan. 2.

“I just hope the community realizes what an asset Peggy has been over the years to Creston and to the chamber. She will be missed,” said Ellen Gerharz, chamber executive di-

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In her 53rd year as Creston Chamber of Commerce office manager, 80-year-old Peggy Van Pelt has been a long-standing resource for Creston residents and facilitator of volunteers, while herself building a repertoire of volunteer work.

“She’s been an integral part in connecting the chamber and UCDA over the years,” said Wayne Pantini, Union County Development Association executive director, w h o ’ s Pantini worked with her for 12 years. “She has so

rector, who’s worked with her for 17 years.

Decades of secretarial work Prior to Van Pelt dedicating half a century to the chamber – and working with numerous executive directors – she worked elsewhere in the secretarial field.

After graduating from Creston High School, she attended a secretarial trade school in Omaha, Nebraska, for six months. The school guaranteed its graduates a job, and Van Pelt was offered her first position in Washington, D.C. “I worked at the main Navy building as a secretary for a year and got a liberal education there,” she said. “One of the people I worked with was originally from Omaha and she said, ‘An Iowa girl is always

The Southwestern Community College Chamber Singers perform their annual Holiday Carols in Concert Sunday evening at the Performing Arts Center in Creston.

Pictured, in front row from left, are Anna Horn of Stuart; Wesley Branner of San Jose, Calif.; Meldrick Agravante and Renzo San Juan, both of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In back row are Marcus Adair of Milwaukee; Luke Richardson of Lancaster, Pa.; and Brad Ringsdorf of Creston.

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Trump faces an early test with Republicans over Russia NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is facing an early test with fellow Republicans over U.S. relations with Russia, as lawmakers seek to investigate a CIA assessment that Russia interfered in the November election and issue warnings over the incoming president’s potential pick for secretary of state.

Trump said Sunday the recent CIA assertion that Russian hacking had sought to help his candidacy was “ri- Trump diculous,” and he

praised ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, who has emerged as the leading contender to lead the State Department.

But two key Senate Republicans — John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a leading Trump critic — joined with two Democrats in seeking a bipartisan investigation into the Kremlin’s activities during the election. And McCain, the party’s 2008 presidential nominee, questioned whether Trump should nominate Tillerson, citing the executive’s longstanding business ties with Moscow.

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“I JUST hope the community realizes what an asset Peggy has been over the years to Creston and to the chamber. She will be missed.”

mained on I-80 and an SUV smashed into it.

“We are attributing it to weather conditions but there’s a lot we don’t know,” Ludwig said to the Des Moines Register. “Bottom line, people were traveling too fast.”

The coach that was killed, Rodney Shayne Sanborn of Papillion, Nebraska, was one of five passengers in an SUV headed for Chicago for youth hockey games. His 14-year-old son, Tyler Sanborn, was one of the eight people injured.

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Sanborn worked for a company that manages senior living facilities and was a longtime assistant coach with Omaha AAA Hockey Club.

“He not only worked with his team but would help out with any other team on anything that needed to be done. He gave selflessly to the program,” said Timothy Lowndes, whose sister was engaged to Sanborn.

The brothers that were killed, 14-year-old Jamison Steckler and 11-year-old Gavin Steckler, were from Audubon. The school district plans to reschedule a choir concert that had been planned for Monday night and have counselors avail-

able this week.

“Jamison and Gavin were wonderful students, classmates and teammates who were actively involved in school athletic and music activities,” Audubon Community Schools Superintendent Brett Gibbs told the Omaha World-Herald. “The Steckler family as a whole are very involved in school, community and church activities, touching lives throughout the greater Audubon area.”

Gibbs said Jamison Steckler was in eighth grade and his brother was a fifth-grade student.

The eight people who were hurt in the crash were taken to a hospital in Atlantic for treatment.

Ludwig said the 31-yearold driver of the semi was driving too fast. He wasn’t hurt.

Creston VFW Post announces essay contest winners Creston VFW 1797 Post Commander Gary O’Daniels has announced the local winners for the VFW’s national Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen essay contest.

Local winners in the Voice of Democracy essay contest are: first place - Cora Green; second place - Payton Burg; and third place - Rachel Shepherd and Macy Evans.

The Patriots Pen essay

winners are: first place - Alison Van Gelder; second place - Trinity Earleywine; and third place - Gannon Greenwalt.

Both first-place essays were also selected as the District 4 winners and will enter the state VFW competition to select the Voice of Democracy essay and Patriots Pen essay that will represent the Iowa VFW at the national competition.

Hunters find man’s body under bridge in southwest Iowa FREMONT COUNTY (AP) — Authorities are investigating after deer hunters discovered a man’s body underneath a highway bridge in southwest Iowa over the weekend.

KETV reports the hunters found the body under a U.S. Highway 2 bridge in

Fremont County’s Waubonsie Access Wildlife Management Area.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s office says the death appears suspicion and an autopsy is planned.

The identity of the dead man wasn’t immediately clear.

Police look for whoever briefly took car with 2 kids inside DES MOINES (AP) — Police in Des Moines are looking for whoever briefly stole a car from a driveway with two young kids inside.

KCCI reports the incident happened around 5 p.m.

Sunday.

An alert was issued after a woman found the car with her 2- and 3-year-old kids missing. The woman told

police she left the kids in the car while she ran into the home to grab something.

Police found the car a short while later with the kids still asleep inside. It appears that the thief ditched the car after seeing the kids.

The family was reunited less than two hours after the car was reported stolen.

Regents to receive audit of Iowa State president’s flights ANKENY (AP) — The Iowa Board of Regents is expected to decide whether to take action against Iowa State University President Steven Leath for his use of university airplanes.

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Regents are then expected to go into closed session to evaluate Leath’s job performance.

The board ordered the audit in October after The Associated Press revealed that Leath had been in an accident in a university plane he was piloting in 2015. Other trips on both school planes have since been questioned.

After that, Van Pelt worked for the Iowa Liquor Commission in Des Moines as a secretary for one of the commissioners. Then, she returned to Creston and got married. She worked for The Coca-Cola Company until having her first child and then didn’t work until both of her boys were in kindergarten.

Then, she started at the chamber in 1963.

“I started the day before the annual meeting, and I had just walked in the door, and the executive director said, ‘Peggy, we have a problem,’” she said. “He told me we had the annual meeting the next day and had to get prepared for it. He forgot to tell me that in the interview!

But, that’s OK. We got it all done. Back then, they had a women’s bureau that worked like a well-oiled machine. ... They decorated the Chicken Inn, they cooked the dinner, the whole 10 yards. That was my first annual meeting. It looked like we were having a party there, and we did.”

Once divorced, when Van Pelt’s sons, Kelly and Ken, were in elementary school, she became a single mother working full time.

“Their great-grandparents were still alive, and they had two grandmothers still alive, and if I needed help, they helped me,” she said. “But, this job offered me the opportunity if I needed off for something, I could take it off. If the boys needed something, I could go. A lot of people won’t let you do that, and I guess that’s one of the reasons I stayed here so long.”

Helping hand For many years, Van Pelt has been the initial face – or voice – for those inquiring about Creston at the chamber.

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close personal relationship with Vladimir Putin,” McCain said of Tillerson. “And obviously they’ve done enormous deals together.” In an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation,” McCain said, “That would color his approach to Vladimir Putin and the Russian threat.”

Russia expects to figure prominently at the start of a week in which Trump is expected to name more members of his Cabinet, which also has vacancies in the departments of Energy, Agriculture and Veterans Affairs.

Trump’s transition team announced Monday that his choice to head the Department of Homeland Security is, as expected, Gen. John Kelly. Kelly is a former commander of U.S. Southern Command with “unique insight into some of the challenges the United States faces at its southern border,” the announcement said.

Trump planned a news conference on Thursday to outline how he intends to separate himself from his sprawling business enterprise.

During his campaign, Trump weathered turbulent relations with fellow Republicans but has since forged a more united front with GOP lawmakers since his November victory over Hillary Clinton.

The CIA recently con-

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Peggy Van Pelt of the Creston Chamber of Commerce addresses the crowd Nov. 10 during the chamber’s annual meeting at Supertel Inn and Conference Center. Van Pelt is retiring this year after 53 years with Creston Chamber of Commerce.

“She is the front door,” Gerharz said. “We get a lot of people who call or come in here to ask questions about the community, and Gerharz she’s the first voice on the other line when people call. Her background and knowledge having been a longtime Creston resident has certainly helped. She is very proud of her community and it comes through in talking to her.”

“I’m the first one people meet when they come in the door and try to have a smile on my face and help them out,” Van Pelt said. “We try to work with everybody that needs help; that’s our basic job.”

One of her main roles has been helping facilitate chamber events, such as the Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days, parades and talent shows.

“Over the years, it’s changed with the activities that we’ve done, but most of the activities have gotten cluded with “high confidence” that Russia sought to influence the U.S. election on behalf of Trump, raising red flags among lawmakers concerned about the sanctity of the U.S. voting system and potentially straining relations at the start of Trump’s administration.

In a wide-ranging interview with “Fox News Sunday,” Trump dismissed those concerns as little more than partisan griping. “I think the Democrats are putting it out because they suffered one of the greatest defeats in the history of politics in this country. And frankly, I think they’re putting it out. And it’s ridiculous,” Trump said.

The incoming president said he did not necessarily oppose calls from President Barack Obama for an inquiry into the 2016 campaign hacking but said it should not be solely focused on a single culprit.

“If you’re gonna to do that, I think you should not just say ‘Russia.’ You should say other countries also, and maybe other individuals,” he said. The White House has said the probe would focus on any breaches by other countries along with hacking committed in previous elections.

Trump’s decision-making on whom to select for sec-

larger,” Van Pelt said.

Recently, she and Gerharz have been busy with “There’s No Place Like Creston for the Holidays” events and holiday-related charities, such as the program in which residents may visit the chamber to pick an ornament off a tree and buy items for children in need, which are then dropped off at MATURA Action Corporation in Creston.

“We get to do all the good things,” Van Pelt said.

which she helps.

“I’m not going to stay at home at all. I never have, and I probably never will,” Van Pelt said. “I don’t intend to give the volunteering up. I just may need to find a different kind of volunteering than I’m used to.”

Longtime resident

For Van Pelt, a main perk of the job has been having plenty of volunteer opportunities and encouraging residents to volunteer.

“Creston has always been a good place for volunteers to really excel, and I hope they keep it up because it’s needed very badly,” she said. “I really appreciate everything everyone has done for events, and I try to make a point to tell them thank you.”

For years, Van Pelt has volunteered mostly for chamber events. She plans to continue volunteering in some form after retirement, but she will allow her health to determine the ways in

Having spent the vast majority of her life in Creston, the biggest change Van Pelt has witnessed over the years is the town’s gradual growth of industry.

She has also witnessed a lasting tradition of kindness in its residents, she said.

“I’ve learned the people are very generous,” Van Pelt said. “They are concerned, most of them, and they enjoy talking to and helping people.”

Following retirement, she will remain in Creston, continue volunteering as she’s capable and spend more time with family and friends.

“She’s been talking about retiring the last couple of years, and she wants to be able to enjoy her grandchildren and children,” Gerharz said. “We wish her the best of luck.”

retary of state has stretched out over several weeks. He has been considering former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a one-time vocal Trump critic, Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, who leads the Foreign Relations Committee, and Tillerson, the oil industry executive who met twice with Trump during the past week.

In the television interview, Trump pointed to Tillerson’s deep relations with Moscow as a selling point. As ExxonMobil’s head, he maintained close ties with Russia and was awarded by Putin with the Order of Friendship in 2013, an honor for a foreign

citizen.

“A great advantage is he knows many of the players, and he knows them well. He does massive deals in Russia.

He does massive deals for the company,” Trump said, while also citing Corker and Romney.

“These are all very different types of people,” he said.

“But when you ask me about Rex, I mean, he’s a worldclass player. There’s no question about it.” By Sunday afternoon, Tillerson had still not been formally offered the job, according to a person with knowledge of the process who spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Green Hills AEA Teacher Quality Committee, 3:15 p.m. Monday, AEA Creston regional office, 257 Swan St., Creston.

Agenda includes: Internal PD 2016-17; teacher quality 2016-17; mentors 2016-17; evaluation; recommendations; future meeting and agenda Items.

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Tuesday, Water Works business office, 820 S. Park St. Agenda includes: Discuss ownership transfer of 3-mile intake facility from city of Creston Water Works to Southern Iowa Rural Water Association; discuss and approve cost of living increase for salaried employees; discuss and approve the proposal from Martens and Company, CPA LLP, for auditing services; regular water works business.

—————— Southwestern Community College Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, SWCC Board Room, Creston.

Agenda includes: Action items - audit report, consideration of early retirement policy; discussion of monitoring process; president’s report - demographic report, other; board members’ reports - IACCT, other. Tour room 220. Dinner - approximately 6:30 p.m. - Spartan Café.

—————— Afton City Council, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Afton city hall.

Agenda includes: Public forum; ordinances/resolutions - ordinance No. 232 - amending provisions pertaining to solid waste collection ($1.25/ month increase in garbage/recycling rates) - third reading, ordinance No. 233 - amending provisions pertaining to solid waste control - littering - third reading, ordinance No. 234 - amending provisions pertaining to parking regulations - second and possible third reading; old business monthly review of nuisance properties, basketball court surface - money raised - select two colors for court, deed received for 404 W. Polk update and amount of back taxes due; new business - Union County Fairgrounds - electric switch - new buildings, camper parking, Watts Electric contract extension request, promotion-

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—————— Union County Board of Health, 8 a.m. Thursday, 1610 W. Townline Ste. 105, Creston.

Agenda includes: Departmental/agency reports Union County Public Health - LouAnn Snodgrass, director, Union County Public Health - Robin Sevier, public health nurse - outreach/public health services monthly report, HCI Extra Care-Homemaker Services - monthly report, Union County Environmental Health - Amanda Husband monthly report, Union County Emergency Management - Jo Duckworth, director; correspondence.

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Whitney Lee Card, 29, of New Virginia was charged with operating while under the influence 12:25 a.m. Saturday on the 700 block of North Poplar Street.

According to a Creston Police report, patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Card for traffic violations. While speaking with Card, officers observed Card was making exaggerated movements. Card made admissions to drinking alcohol.

She also had blood-shot, watery eyes. She refused all testing and was transported to the Union County Law Enforcement Center for further testing. While at the center, she refused to provide a sample of her urine and was arrested.

Card was released on $1,000 bond.

—————— Benjamin Lloyd Taylor, 29, 436 Wyoming Ave., was charged with operating while under the influence and possession of a controlled substance 2:20 a.m. Sunday on the 300 block of North Elm Street.

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and a vehicle equipment violation. During the stop, he showed signs of impairment.

Taylor consented to a field sobriety test and a preliminary breath test. He had a test result more than .08. He consented to the DataMaster test and had a result more than .08.

During his arrest for operating while under the influence, he was found to be in possession of marijuana.

Taylor was released on $1,000 bond.

—————— Elijah Hoyt, 509 N. Division St., reported the windshield of his truck was damaged while the truck was parked at his residence between 9 p.m.

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—————— Donald Holder, 709 N. Sycamore St., reported a blue Under Armour backpack was taken from his car between midnight and 3 p.m. Sunday.

Estimated loss is $50.

—————— Megan Brown, 213 N. Division St. reported a TV and money was taken from her home between 4:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Estimated loss is $550.

—————— Shawn Jason Paramenter, 500 N. Cherry St., reported a laser Christmas light was taken from his residence between midnight Friday and midnight Sunday.

Estimated loss is $25.

—————— James Cook, 403 N. Vine St., reported a laser Christmas light was taken from his residence between midnight Friday and midnight Sunday.

Estimated loss is $25.

Miscellaneous Traffic hazard, 7:47 a.m., Thursday, Highway 34.

Talk to officer, 10:56 a.m., Thursday, North Pine Street.

Harassing communication, 11:27 a.m., Thursday, North Pine Street.

Assistance, 12:59 p.m., Thursday, North Pine Street.

Incomplete 911 call, 2:50 p.m., Thursday, North Sycamore Street.

Information, 3:52 p.m., Thursday, North Mulberry Street.

Reckless driving, 4:05 p.m., Thursday, Highway 34.

Information, 4:30 p.m., Thursday, West Townline Street.

Shoplifting, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Laurel Street.

Accident, 5:39 p.m., Thursday, West Prairie Street.

Civil dispute, 5:47 p.m., Thursday, North Cherry Street.

Traffic stop, 6:49 p.m., Thursday, North Pine Street.

Drive off, 8:54 p.m., Thursday, West Taylor Street.

Suspicious activity, 8:56 p.m., Thursday, Laurel Street.

Talk to officer, 10:41 p.m., Thursday, North Pine Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 1:01 a.m., Friday, West Adams Street.

Assistance, 4:19 a.m., Friday, South Stone Street.

Drive off, 8:27 a.m., Friday, North Sumner Avenue.

Talk to officer, 9:24 a.m., Friday, North Cedar Street.

Traffic stop, 10:42 a.m., Friday, South Sumner Avenue.

Reckless driving, 3:30 p.m., Friday, Cherry Street Road.

Traffic stop, 3:33 p.m., Friday, South Oak Street.

Vandalism, 4:03 p.m., Friday, North Division Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 4:32 p.m., Friday, West Adams Street.

Traffic stop, 4:53 p.m., Friday, Highway 34.

Traffic stop, 7:28 p.m., Friday, South Elm Street.

Traffic stop, 8:15 p.m., Friday, Elm Street.

Traffic stop, 9:15 p.m., Friday, West Jefferson Street.

Traffic stop, 9:55 p.m., Friday, 300 Block of Jarvis.

Traffic stop, 10:24 p.m., Friday, East Prairie Street.

Traffic stop, 10:28 p.m., Friday, East Townline Street.

Traffic stop, 11:02 p.m.,

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Friday, North Poplar Street.

Assistance, 8:17 a.m., Saturday, North Spruce Street.

Suspicious person, 10:58 a.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Accident, 4:12 p.m., Saturday, South Vine Street.

Accident, 4:41 p.m., Saturday, North Mulberry Street.

Shoplifting, 4:54 p.m., Saturday, Laurel Street.

Theft, 5:00 p.m., Saturday, North Division Street.

Missing juvenile, 5:12 p.m., Saturday, North Oak Street.

Information, 5:36 p.m., Saturday, Industrial Parkway.

Warrant, 8:20 p.m., Saturday, West Taylor Street.

Traffic stop, 9:44 p.m., Saturday, West Adams Street.

Traffic stop, 9:51 p.m., Saturday, West Howard Street.

Traffic stop, 10:35 p.m., Saturday, Highway 34.

Traffic stop, 2:05 a.m., Saturday, West Mills Street.

Suspicious person, 3:10 p.m., Saturday, South Elm Street.

Theft, 3:14 a.m., Sunday, North Vine Street.

Vandalism, 3:18 a.m., Sunday, North Cherry Street.

Fighting, 3:36 a.m., Sunday, West Jefferson Street.

Vandalism, 11:22 a.m., Sunday, West Prairie Street.

Assistance, 1:18 p.m., Sunday, North Pine Street.

Sex assault, 2:15 p.m., Sunday, South Jarvis Street.

Theft, 3:56 p.m., Sunday, North Sycamore Street.

Disturbing the peace, 6:09 p.m., Sunday, West Adams Street.

Suspicious activity, 6:09 p.m., Sunday, North Maple Street.

Missing juvenile, 7:34 p.m., Sunday, North Pine Street.

Welfare check, 7:40 p.m., Sunday, North Maple Street.

Disturbing the peace, 10:28 p.m., Sunday, North Sumner Avenue.

Traffic stop, 10:55 p.m., Sunday, North Sumner Avenue.

Accident, 11:13 p.m., Sunday, West Taylor Street.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE Christmas gift gets boxed out

HOROSCOPE For Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)Your daily routine will change today. Expect to meet new faces and see new places.

Avoid arguments with others, which might occur because of today’s Full Moon.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Disputes about money and possessions are likely because of the Full Moon. Keep an eye on your possessions and finances. Be careful not to lose something.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today, the only Full Moon in your sign all year is happening. This can create stress with partners and close friends. It’s a jumpy, unpredictable day!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You feel restless today because of the Full Moon. (The Moon is your ruler.) Stay calm and carry on.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Conflict with friends might occur today because of the Full Moon’s energy. But they also might occur because someone throws you a curveball or does something you don’t expect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a tough Full Moon for you. You feel pulled between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your job and your career. (You can’t ignore home and family.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be careful, because this is an accident-prone day. Obviously, an accident doesn’t need to happen, but it does mean you have to be more aware and mindful. Keep your eyes open.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Financial disputes and money problems might occur because of the Full Moon today. This might include arguments about cash or something that you own. Be patient.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Today the only Full Moon all year that is opposite your sign is taking place. This might introduce tension and conflict with partners and close friends.

Have patience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be patient with co-workers today, because everyone can feel the Full Moon’s energy.

This tends to make people feel excitable and inclined to overreact.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.

18) Be patient with kids today, and likewise, be patient with your friends or members of groups. People are inclined to be touchy today and even tomorrow because of the Full Moon.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)This is a poor day to try to keep everyone happy, especially bosses, parents, VIPs, your family and your job. It’s all too much! Just do what you can.

YOU BORN TODAY You are charming and charismatic, and have an excellent intuition

about people. You also are hardworking and organized. As this year winds to a close, start to get ready for 2017, which will be one of the most powerful years of your life and a time of accumulation. Whatever you have done in the past will now ripen. (2017 also is a good year to buy and sell.)

Birthdate of: Jamie Foxx, actor/singer; NeNe Leakes, TV personality; Taylor Swift, singer. (c) 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is about the boxes given out at Christmastime to fill for needy children. A reader wrote: “For quite a few years now, there have been projects to gift children in need with toys at Christmas, and many use shoebox-size containers for this.

“However, it’s difficult to find appropriate gifts that fit inside a shoebox (like a small basketball and hoop, or a tea set). I wish more manufacturers would take this into consideration and package more toys to fit this requirement.

“I have no problem finding smaller items, like yoyos, jump ropes, dolls, etc., but I sure have a hard time with the ‘main gift.’” – Gigi in Colorado Springs, Colo.

I’ll bet there are others who feel as you do, and to that I’d say, “It really is the thoughtfulness that counts.”

– Heloise FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Here are some other uses for clean cereal bags: * As a cookie sheet for cooling cookies. * Place spices and meats inside to coat before grilling.

* Place crackers inside before crushing. * Use between rows of baked items for transport. * To block the drain when peeling vegetables, eggs, fruits, etc.

– Heloise FLAVORED TEA Dear Heloise: I saw your column about flavored teas.

I use loose tea and add dried orange or lemon peel. Then I add dried rose petals.

During the holidays, I add cloves and cinnamon. What keeps my teas from becoming bitter is my blend of a variety of teas with orange, calendula petals, ginger and dried mangos. I enjoy your column in The Columbian. – Annie, via email Annie, you’ve just proven that making flavored tea has endless possibilities, which is why I’ve created a pamphlet of hints for experimenting with both coffees and teas.

To get one, simply go on my website, www. Heloise.com, and order my pamphlet titled Heloise’s Flavored Coffees and Teas. Or you can send $3 and a stamped (68 cents), self-addressed, business-size envelope to: Heloise/Coffee, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Flavor-

ful coffees and teas seem to be much more popular and, therefore, enjoyable than before. – Heloise GAMING PIECES Dear Heloise: We have game night often. Therefore, we have a variety of board games, which come with game pieces. In an effort not to lose them, I bought a tin that came with its own lid.

I placed all the pieces for each game inside its own “snack” bag, labeled it and placed it inside the tin. We bring it out every time it’s game night. We’ve not lost a piece yet! – Sandy W. in Houston ANOTHER SOAP DISH Dear Heloise: You listed some good makeshift soap dishes, but not the one I made the permanent one in my guest bathroom. I use a clear glass butter dish, which easily holds a bar of soap. I also have a pump dispenser to please everyone’s taste. – Terri D., Brea, Calif.

With glass, consider placing a strip of nonadhesive shelf liner under it to keep it from slipping. – Heloise (c)2016 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

THE NUMBERS GAME

29

Straight victories by the Northwest Missouri State football team, the longest active streak in all divisions of college football.

Alabama has the second longest streak at 25.

REGIONAL SCORES

Thursday Girls basketball Hawkeye 10 Clarinda 59, Southwest Valley 55 Pride of Iowa Clarinda 59, Southwest Valley 55 Panorama 60, Martensdale-St. Marys 28 Southeast Warren 63 Melcher-Dallas 13 Bluegrass Southeast Warren 63 Melcher-Dallas 13 Madrid 46, Ankeny Christian 30 Boys basketball Hawkeye 10 Southwest Valley 59, Clarinda 48 AHSTW 84, Sheandoah 71 Pride of Iowa Southwest Valley 59, Clarinda 48 Wrestling Hawkeye 10 Boone 45, Denison-Schleswig 24 Carroll 45, Denison-Schleswig 30 Pride of Iowa Bedford/Lenox 48, A-C/GC 33 Bedford/Lenox 51, Coon Rapids-Bayard 22 East Union 51, Central Decatur 23, East Union 40, Southeast Warren 36 Southeast Warren 54, Central Decatur 15 Martensdale-St. Marys 48 Nodaway Valley 24 Pleasantville 48, Nodaway Valley 18 Martensdale-St. Marys 40 Pleasantville 30 Southwest Valley 54, Clarinda Academy 18 Southwest Valley 53, Griswold 12 Interstate 35 56, Mount Ayr 15 Interstate 35 61, Wayne 18 Wayne Bluegrass Albia 48, Moravia 30 Moravia 54, Chariton 24 Clarke 37, Moravia 36 Friday Girls basketball Hawkeye 10 Creston 57, Atlantic 32 Harlan 60, Denison-Schleswig Kuemper Catholic 55, Lewis Central 51 Red Oak 51, St. Albert 48 Shenandoah 73, Pride of Iowa Nodaway Valley 42 Southwest Valley 17 Mount Ayr 74, Bedford 37 East Union 38, Lenox 36 Martensdale-St. Marys 48 Pleasantville 34 Central Decatur 55, Southeast Warren 15 Interstate 35 65, Wayne 45 Bluegrass Grand View Christian 64, Orient-Macksburg 28 Ankeny Christian 59, Mormon Trail 36 Seymour 48, Lamoni 41 Moulton-Udell 68, Twin Cedars 30 Boys basketball Hawkeye 10 Atlantic 65, Creston 60 Lewis Central 64, Kuemper Catholic 48 St. Albert 63, Red Oak 45 Harlan 76, Denison-Schleswig 72 Shenandoah 34 Pride of Iowa Southwest Valley 63, Nodaway Valley 62 Bedford 63, Mount Ayr 49 East Union 68, Lenox 62 (OT) Martensdale-SM 70, Pleasantville 66 Central Decatur 61, Southeast Warren 21 Interstate 35 64, Wayne 49 Bluegrass Grand View Christian 98, Orient-Macksburg 40 Ankeny Christian 87, Mormon Trail 37 Lamoni at Seymour Twin Cedars 69, Moulton-Udell 34 Wrestling Hawkeye 10 Friday Creston/ Orient-Macksburg first, Red Oak fifth, at Dan Christensen Invitational at Central Decatur.

Denison-Schleswig eighth at MVAO Kingsbury Invitational Pride of Iowa Pleasantville sixth, Central Decatur eighth, Wayne 11th, Mount Ayr 12th, MartensdaleSt. Marys 13th at Dan Christensen Invitational at Central Decatur.

Bluegrass Moravia 14th at Dan Christensen Invitational at Central Decatur.

Saturday Girls basketball Hawkeye 10 St. Albert 61, Glenwood 36

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PANTHER WRESTLING Goodson takes big stride in claiming title at CD Five Panthers victorious as team rolls to victory

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By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

LEON — Creston’s Jacob Goodson was on the verge of breaking through in tournaments a season ago.

He did reach somewhat of a milestone by reaching the state tournament.

The 113 pound wrestler has broken through this season right out of the gates.

He started his season with

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Creston/Orient-Macksburg senior Jacob Goodson controls the action from the top position against Central Decatur junior Wyatt Dale during the championship match at 113 pounds at Friday’s Dan Christensen Invitational in Leon.

Goodson won by a 17-7 major decision for the title.

at 4-3 decision win over Class 1A fourth-ranked Na-

than Phillips of Interstate 35 in the season opener. Good-

son carried the momentum into a thrilling 6-4 sudden victory win over Class 2A third-ranked Atlantic’s Kole Hansen this past Tuesday.

Goodson kept the momentum going at Friday’s Dan Christensen Invitational. He won all three matches in claiming the title.

Goodson earned a 17-7 major decision over Wyatt Dale of Central Decatur in the final.

“I kept pulling him down shot after shot, dominating like we are taught,” Goodson said.

The Panther senior was second quite a bit last year.

This year, he’s climbing the next step on the podium.

“It feels pretty good af-

ter last year always coming in second to (Carter) Cox (from Atlantic).”

The work Goodson has done with head coach Darrell Frain and the staff is paying dividends.

“My coaches are telling me I’m doing a good job,” Goodson said. “It’s nice to have a supportive group, my wrestlers and teammates.

I feel like I’m doing really good. All I’ve done, it’s paying off.”

Goodson’s solid week can be a springboard to more success down the road.

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Defense dominates as Panther girls roll past Atlantic

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

Atlantic did not score a point over the first 9:42 of gameplay in the Creston girls basketball team’s 57-32 win Friday.

The Creston defense smothered the Trojans throughout the first half on its way to a 29-8 halftime lead. Breanna Wallace had a big first half with nine points.

“I was really proud of Wallace. She sprained her ankle last night (Thursday) pretty bad in practice and I didn’t even know if she was going to play,” Creston coach Ryan McKim said.

“She gave us what we needed, so I was proud to see her show the toughness she pos-

sesses and play some really good minutes for us.”

Brielle Baker and the top of the Panther zone swarmed the Trojans on the perimeter and caused turnover after turnover as Atlantic struggled to get into an offensive rhythm. Little and Bre Ross contributed three steals each. Little scored seven points.

Baker and Wallace combined for four steals and Madison Callahan accounted for four more as the Panthers stole the ball 16 times.

Baker scored 10 points and Callahan notched six.

“I thought after a really sluggish start we found a way to really lock them down on defense and that allowed us to get some offense going and I thought

we did some good things we still have to work on but I was pleased with the effort,” McKim said.

The Panthers didn’t slow to start the second half, scoring the first 10 points of the third quarter. Cammy Rutherford scored six of those points, and finished the evening with 11.

“We keep talking to Cammy about slowing down and doing her thing. If she just slows down and does her GIRLS | 6A CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Creston junior Breanna Wallace drives in for a layup as Atlantic senior Emily Hohenberger defends during the second half of Friday’s game at Panther Gym. Wallace scored nine points in the Panthers 57-32 win.

Panthers boys basketball battles Trojans to the wire

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

Kylan Smallwood’s smoking hot first-quarter performance helped set the mood at Creston High School for the rest of the night in what ended up being a disappointing 65-60 loss to the 3A seventh-ranked Atlantic Trojans.

Smallwood scored 21 first-

half points on his way to 26 on the game. He didn’t miss a shot in seven first-quarter tries, which amounted to 14 points for the sophomore.

Drives to the baskets, pullup jumpers, everything was going in for Smallwood.

“Obviously offensively in the first half he (Smallwood) had it going,” Creston coach Taylor Phipps said. “We kept giving it to him in the right spots and he was feel-

ing it so it was fun to see him going to work like that.”

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The Creston bench reacts enthusiastically after a made putback layup by Deaven Reese in the third quarter of Creston’s 65-60 loss to Class 3A seventh-ranked Atlantic on Friday.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Bevins, Bearcats back in national title game Creston standout injured late, status uncertain for Saturday

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By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Collin Bevins raised his arms in triumph as time wound down Saturday in the NCAA Division II national semifinal against Ferris State.

While his teammates raced out on to the field, the Creston product gingerly maneuvered himself off the training table on the Bearcat sidelines towards the middle of the field.

He adjusted a pair of crutches, the slowly made is way out to the field to celebrate with his teammates, family, friends and Bearcat backers.

As excited as he was in the moment, it was bittersweet as he struggled with the aftereffects of an injury suffered late in the game.

Still, the smile was plenty visible for Bevins knowing

what the Bearcats just accomplished.

Northwest Missouri State won its nation leading 29th straight game with a 35-20 decision in front of 5,264 fans on a cold afternoon at Bearcat Stadium.

Northwest Missouri State (14-0) advances to its second straight national championship game and 10th in school history. The Bearcats will face North Alabama Saturday at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. The Lions advanced with a 23-13 win over Shepherd, which lost to the Bearcats in last year’s championship game.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.

The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2.

Northwest Missouri State will be going for its third national championship since 2013 and sixth in program history.

“It means a lot,” Bevins said. “We dream about it.

To be here as a freshman, to do it as a junior, as a senior, I couldn’t imagine it any other way.

“I can’t really put it into words. We dream about it all year. We talk about it. To see it happen is big.”

Bevins was having a

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Northwest Missouri State senior Collin Bevins celebrates as the Bearcats finish off a 35-20 win over Ferris State in the NCAA Division II national semifinal game Saturday at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville, Mo. Bevins celebrated while being attended to on the training table after suffering a foot injury late in the fourth quarter. While the Creston product was on crutches immediately after the game, the injury is not expected to keep him out of Saturday’s national championship game against North Alabama at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. The national title game kicks off at 3 p.m. and can be seen nationally on ESPN2.

monster game, despite being held virtually the entire game by the Bulldogs offensive line.

He finished with six tackles, one sack and one and a half tackles for loss.

In the second half, the

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as mid-fourth quarter. A hard take to the bucket from Smallwood rolled in to give the Panthers a 5553 lead. Evan Jacobson had hit a couple off-the-dribble 3-pointers to keep Creston in the game late in the third and early in the fourth.

Jacobson finished with 12 points, as he and Smallwood were the only double-digit scorers from the Panthers.

Eight players scored for the Panthers.

“That’s pretty good to have that many guys in the score book,” Phipps said.

“It was good to see us sharing the ball and moving the ball.”

The junior varsity boys fell to the Trojans 61-44.

Eli Loudon and Jospeh Eblen both scored eight points and Walker Patterson added seven.

“We did a good job of attacking their press early but in the second we turned the ball over too many times against it,” coach Todd Jacobson said. “There are a

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By LARRY PETERSON CNA senior feature writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

CEDAR FALLS — In what could be the final football game of Joe Ricker’s career, things didn’t go exactly as hoped.

The former Mount Ayr all-state football star and state wrestling runner-up suffered an ankle injury on the second play from scrimmage for the Iowa Western Community College defense in the Graphic Edge Bowl Sunday afternoon in the UNI-Dome.

After a quick exam and tape job by Iowa Western athletic trainers, Ricker worked into a three-man rotation at the two defensive tackle positions the rest of the afternoon. He managed two tackles in the Reivers’ 28-21 loss to ninth-ranked Holmes Community College of Goodman, Mississippi.

Ricker, who plans to work toward becoming an electrician in Des Moines next year — unless he reconsiders with an attractive offer from a four-year college to continue playing football — had hoped to finish on a healthy note after battling a torn meniscus in his right knee earlier in the season.

“I was planted, and the kid hit me in the side of the leg and twisted my (left) ankle pretty bad,” Ricker said.

“They got me taped up a little tighter and had me come back out later. It affected my mobility pretty bad. I was still able to plant forward, but sideways was a bit of a struggle. I played through it.

We just rotated more than we normally would have with Luke Worden coming in for me and Royal Silver at D tackle.”

Iowa Western head coach Scott Strohmeier said Ricker’s final appearance as a Reiver was indicative of his legacy at the school.

“He’s just a tough,

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CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Iowa Western defensive tackle Joe Ricker of Mount Ayr (96) chases a ball-carrier during Sunday’s Graphic Edge Bowl game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Despite an early injury in the game, Ricker had two tackles in the Reivers’ 28-21 defeat.

blue-collar, hard-nosed kid,” Strohmeier said. “He got hurt early in the game and came off hobbling. Next thing I know he’s running back out there. That’s the way he’s been. You win football games with a bunch of Joe Rickers. He wasn’t 100 percent today, but you saw the real Joe Ricker in the type of heart the kid has.”

Decorated career At 6-0 and 275 pounds, Ricker doesn’t have the classic stature of a collegiate defensive lineman, but that’s never stopped him from excelling in a variety of sports.

He placed third and second at 285 pounds in the state wrestling tournament his final two years of high school, often giving up six inches or more in height to state-level opponents. He qualified for the state track and field meet in both the

shot put and discus as a member for the state-champion Raiders squad.

Ricker was named a firstteam all-state defensive lineman three times by the Iowa Newspaper Association as a high school player, performing twice in the UNIDome for the state semifinalist Raiders his senior year before being named to the South squad in the Iowa Shrine Bowl.

“Joe is the best defensive lineman I coached in 33 years,” said Mount Ayr cocoach Delwyn Showalter.

“Tremendous footwork, deceptive quickness and very strong. His motor never stopped.”

Dave Tollefson, a former professional football player who coaches defensive linemen at Iowa Western, raves about Ricker’s intangibles.

“His stature for a kid at the point of attack, at

nose guard, is really good,” Tollefson. “He’s able to keep his pad level low, and he’s a state heavyweight wrestler so obviously he’s strong. He plays good against the run and really, he’s a good pass-rusher, too. I’ve made phone calls (to college coaches) and I say just watch the film. He moves well and he’s one of the best workers we have.

Joe is probably our most consistent player we’ve had all season. I think he’s an MIAA, a top D2 conference type of player, if he really wanted to be and got a chance.”

If he doesn’t get that chance because he’s not 6-foot-4 or taller like the classic Division I or Division II college lineman, Ricker is comfortable with his athletic career as it is.

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thing, she’s going to be real hard to guard,” McKim said.

Creston went deep into its bench and played all of the varsity roster. Nine girls scored in the game.

“Everybody from the point guard down to the freshman point guard has a critical role,” McKim said.

The Creston girls junior varsity team defeated the Trojans 44-20.

Kesia Stewart led the Panthers with 15 and Megan Haley scored 11.

“We came out with a lot more energy tonight,” coach Britt Roberts said. “Kesia Stewart had a great game.”

The Panther freshmen girls won 29-19. Kara Kinsella led Creston with 12.

“We started out with some good looks off of our press and then things got a little messy,” coach Mallory Peterson said.

UP NEXT — Creston (32) hosts Harlan (1-2) Tuesday at 6 p.m. The girls JV team will play at the high

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Iowa Western offensive line coach Dane Wardenburg of Creston signals to his players during Sunday’s Graphic Edge Bowl game at the UNI-Dome.

Wardenburg is also run game coordinator for the

Reivers’ offense.

lot of positive signs of the players improving. Our focus will be on improving our communication on defense and offensive execution.”

UP NEXT — Creston (22) hosts Harlan (3-0) at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The girls JV team will play at the high school at 4:30 p.m. The boys JV game will be played at the middle school at 4:30 p.m. The freshmen boys game is at 6 p.m. at the middle school.

The freshmen girls will play at the middle school at 7:30 p.m.

Monday (today), the boys freshmen and jcteams will play at Southwest Valley.

The freshmen start at 6 p.m. and JV at 7:30 p.m.

Varsity ATL — SCORING — Garrett Franken 21, Scott Leonard 20, Justin Alexander 11.

CREST — SCORING — Kylan Smallwood 26, Evan Jacobson 12. Kyle Somers 5, Tucker Flynn 4, Trevor Downing 4 Cody Crawford 4, Seth Thompson 3, Deaven Reese 2.

Atl — 17 19 13 14 Crest — 22 11 11 15 Junior varsity ATL — SCORING — Benjamin Renaud 17, Jaxson Eden 11.

CREST — SCORING — Joseph Eblen 8, Eli Loudon 8, Walker Patterson 7, Jeffrey Dillenburg 5, Patrick Normandeau 4, Yongjun Yun 4, James McDonald 4, Mark Waigand 3, Payton Pryor 1.

school at 4:30 p.m. The boys JV game will be played at the middle school at 4:30 p.m. The boys freshman game is at 6 p.m. at the middle school. The freshmen girls will play at the middle school at 7:30 p.m.

ATLANTIC (32) — SCORING — Catherine Leonard 10, Mckenzie Waters 8, Alyssa Ginther 5, Baylee Newell 4.

CRESTON (57) — Cammy Rutherford 5 1-1 11, Brielle Baker 3 2-5 10, Breanna Wallace 3 2-2 9, Lexie Little 3 0-0 7, Madison Callahan 2 0-0 6, Megan Haley 3 0-0 6, Saige Rice 1 2-2 4, Bre Ross 1 0-0 2, Jesse Vicker 10-0 2 FG Shooting — 22-57 (38.6 percent). 3-pt. goals — Rebounds — 25 (Cammy Rutherford 4, Madison Callahan 4, 6 with 2).

Assists 12 (Bre Ross 4, Lexie Little 4). Steals — 16 (Madison Callahan 4, Lexie Little 3, Bre Ross 3,). Blocked shots — None.

Turnovers — 21 Team Fouls — 12. Fouled out — None.

ATL — 0 8 13 11 CREST— 11 18 22 6 JV Creston 44, Atlantic 20 ATL — SCORING —Halsey Bailey 8, Mckenzie Water 6, Karsyn Rush 2.

CREST — SCORING — Kesia Stewart 15, Megan Haley 11, Grace Root 6, Sydney Hartsock 5, Jesse Vicker 4, Saige Rice 3.

FR: Creston 29, Atlantic 19 ATL — SCORING — Reagan Pellett 11, Emma Templeton 4, Annamaria Lowary 2, Katie Saluk 2.

CREST — SCORING —Kara Kinsella 12, Heylee Shields 5, Sydney Hartsock 4, Kaylyn McClellan 4, Lexi Rounds 2, Kylee LaMasters 2.

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Eagles win first traditional team title since 1992 at Lenox Invitational

beating Dale (Friday),�

Frain said. “That’s good.

Hopefully we can keep him doing this thing.�

Goodson was one of five Panthers to claim titles as Creston/Orient-Macksburg easily won the team title.

The Panthers finished with 240 points. Van Meter/Earlham was second with 154.

His success early motivates the rest of the lineup. “That’s real huge to get those. That’s how you want to get started, especially in a tournament when you do start at the smaller weights,�

Frain said.

The Panthers took home a pair of titles in the middle weights. Trevor Marlin was first at 138 and Mitchel Swank was victorious at 145.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg dominated the upper weights. Chase Shiltz was the champion at 182. Jackson Mikkelsen took top honors at 195, while Kadon Hulett was victorious at 220.

Cody Tanner was third at 285. “We thought they would all be favored,� Frain said. “They all took care of business. Those upper four weight classes have to win a lot of matches for us.�

Mount Ayr placed 12th as a team. The Raiders were led by Cal Daughton’s win at 170.

UP NEXT — Creston/ Orient-Macksburg faces another stiff test in Hawkeye 10 Conference dual meet action Tuesday when it travels to Glenwood to face the Rams, along with Underwood.

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LENOX— Success has been hard to come by for the East Union wrestling team in recent years.

This past week marked a long-awaited breakthrough for the Eagles.

For the coaches, athletes and supporters, Saturday was a monumental day for the team.

East Union won its first traditional tournament team title since 1992 by claiming the Lenox Invitational crown.

The Eagles won a closely contested team title with 195.5 points. Southeast Warren, ranked 10th in Class 1A in the traditional team rankings by The Predicament and ninth by IA Wrestling, was second with 185 points. Lathrop (Mo.) was third with 168 points. “We had a great day,� said East Union coach Justin Staver. “It was good for the team, good for the program, good for the school.�

The Eagles’ early-season success is building momentum around the program not seen in a long time.

The hard work Staver and assistant coach Jake Hayes is starting to show dividends.

Excitement is building around the program that hasn’t been seen in the better part of 15 years in Afton. “It’s fun to see the program turning around, fun to see the boys buying into it,� Staver said. “The hard work’s paying off. What we’re doing is working.

We’ve had a long dry spell.

Hopefully that doesn’t happen again. There’s excitement in the community.

Hopefully we keep doing well.�

East Union attacked throughout all of its matches. The aggressiveness paid off.

The Eagles had 22 pins, compared with 13 for the Warhawks. “That was the difference between first and second,�

Staver said. “Credit that to the boys for going for it all, looking for those bonus points. Even if they were up 10, 12 points, they were going for the kill. That was exciting for us.�

East Union’s lighter weights gave the team momentum it built on throughout the day. Cole Wimber placed second at 106 pounds. Levi Parrott was second at 113.

Parrott’s growth this season had been a key for the Eagles.

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

East Union freshman Memphis Ripperger throws Bedford/ Lenox freshman Drew Venteicher during their semifinal match at 138 pounds at Saturday’s Lenox Invitational.

East Union’s lone title came from Memphis Ripperger at 138. “He’s wrestling tough,�

Staver said. “He had some good matches. He got some bonus points, got a big pin in the finals. That was the best match I’ve ever seen Memphis wrestle,� Staver said.

Matthew Wittstock was second at 145, while Lane Ripperger was second at 285.

Beau Boswell was third at 182 and Kessler Tomas was third at 220.

Jacob Walter was fourth at 160, earning his first medal in a varsity tournament.

Bedford/Lenox placed fourth as a team with 137 points.

The host team was led

by Jared Hensley’s win at 120. Hensley, ranked fifth in Class 2A by The Predicament, picked up a 12-0 major decision in the final. “He’s looking as tough as ever,� said Bedford/Lenox coach Derek Weller. “He’s one of those kids, he works his butt off year-round. He never quits. He works hard every day in practice. He’s very dedicated to the sport.

He knows what he’s doing.�

Nate Briggs at 132 and Drew Venteicher at 138 each placed third. Dylan Heideman was fourth at 126, Colby Lange was fourth at 145, Derek Venteicher was fourth at 170, Cody Sleep was fourth at 195. Brenden Christensen was fifth at 182.

Southwest Valley placed ninth as a team. The Timberwolves were led by a second-place finish by Teagan Lindquist at 126 and Logan Calkins at 152.

Nodaway Valley tied for 13th with 48 points. Austin Wilson led the way with at fourth-place finish at 138.

UP NEXT — East Union travels to Greenfield Thursday for a Pride of Iowa Conference double dual with Mount Ayr and the Wolverines Thursday.

It then hosts the Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament Saturday.

Staver and the Eagles are excited about testing themselves against the best of the Pride of Iowa. “We have a real shot,�

Staver said. “Pleasantville will be a big challenge. Interstate 35 and Southeast Warren will challenge us. “We’ve got to show up to wrestle, battle for bonus points. We can’t be satisfied with a decision. We have to go for a pin, tech fall or major. We have to score bonus points if we expect to have a shot at the team title.�

Bedford/Lenox is at the Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament Saturday. “It will be exciting,�

Weller said. “It’s always good to get the conference together, let boys go at it, see who comes out on top.�

Southwest Valley is at Interstate 35 Thursday for a double dual with the Roadrunners and Pleasantville, and then are at the Pride of Iowa Conference Tourney.

Nodaway Valley hosts Mount Ayr and East Union in a Pride of Iowa Conference double dual Thursday in Greenfield and at the Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament.

Final team standings 1. East Union 195.5; 2.

Southeast Warren 185; 3. Lathrop (Mo.) 168; 4. Bedford/Lenox 168; 5. Clarinda 111; 6. Audubon 98; 7. Treynor 93; 8. South Harrison (Mo.) 86. 9. Southwest Valley 75. 10. Maryville (Mo.) 69; 11.

Southwest Iowa 65; 12. Creston/ O-M JV 54. 13. Clarinda Academy 48. 13. Nodaway Valley 48.

Championship matches 106 — Andrew Beane (LAT) pinned Cole Wimber (EU), :50.

113 — Tanner Dalinghaus (LAT) pinned Levi Parrott (EU) 1:18; 5. Nick Bartles (NV) won by forfeit over Hunter Fry (C/OM JV).

120 — Jared Hensley (BL) maj. dec. Bryce Hall (SEW) 12-0.

126 — Brady Kyner (SEW) maj. dec. Teagan Lundquist (SWV) 11-1. 3. Dalton Rose (CA) pinned Dylan Heideman (BL) :40.

132 — Blake Bauer (SEW) dec.

Austin Gutknecht (Clar) 1-0. 3.

Nate Briggs (BL) pinned Alex Gaye (CA) 3:01.

138 — Memphis Ripperger (EU) pinned Chase Reber (T) 4:41; 3. Drew Venteicher (BL) pinned Austin Wilson (NV) 15-0, 4:51.

145 —Dakota Foster (Clar.) dec. Matthew Wittstock (EU) 4-2. 3. Tyler Paul (LAT) dec.

Colby Lange (BL) 8-2; 5. Tristan Travis (C/O-M JV) pinned Brody Erlandson (NV) 1:55.

152 — Alec Henderson (SEW) pinned Logan Calkins (SWV) 5:12.

160 — Justin Wright (LAT) pinned Gavin Johns (SH) 3:00.

3. Nolan Smith (A) pinned Jacob Walter (EU) 2:48. 5. Evan Skelton (SWV) pinned Trevor Flettre (NV) 1:00.

170 — Mason Doll (SH) pinned T.J. Dierking (SEW) 5:17.

3. Dustin Andreasen (A) pinned Derek Venteicher (BL) 1:33. 5.

Sanden Cheers (EU) pinned Merik Gaule (SWV) 4:47.

182 — Sam Gregory (T) pinned Matthew Twaddle (Mary) 5:42; 3.

Beau Boswell (EU) pinned Wyatt Starmer (SH) :52. 5. Brenden Christensen (BL) pinned Luke Mosinski (A) 4:51.

195 — Alex Hommer (SEW) maj. dec. Trevor Kinyon (C/O-M JV) 9-1. 3. Luke Douglas (LAT) pinned Cody Sleep (BL) 1:01.

5. Bryson Rhamy (SWV) pinned Mark Zahnd (Mary) 2:46.

220 — Elijah Williams (SEW) pinned Dylan Obermeier (A) 3:04. 3. Kessler Tomas (EU) pinned Quinton Wolfe (LAT) :48.

285 — Chance Strough (Clar) dec. Lane Ripperger (EU) 6-2. 5.

Blake Sevier (C/O-M JV) pinned Isaiah Taylor (A) 1:13.

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the Kansas City Stampede Tournament at Hale Arena.

Mount Ayr is at Nodaway Valley Thursday with East Union in a pair of Pride of Iowa Conference duals. The Raiders are then at East Union Saturday for the Pride of Iowa Conference meet.

Final team standings 1. Creston/Orient-Macksburg 240; 2. Van Meter/Earlham 154; 3. Albia 133; 4. Panorama 119; 5. Red Oak 113.5; 6. Pleasantville 111; 7. Centerville 99; 8. Central Decatur 98.5; 9. Knoxville 97; 10.

Chariton 94; 11. Wayne 89; 12.

Mount Ayr 88; 13. MartensdaleSMs 76; 14. Moravia 75. 15. 47.5.

Championship matches 106 — Cole Cassady (MSM) pinned Davin Veach (W) 3:04; 5.

Brodie Starlin (C/O-M) dec. Wil Martin (MOR) 7-2.

113 — Jacob Goodson (C/OM) maj. dec. Wyatt Dale (CD) 17-7. 5. Quentin Gregg (MA) wbff over Bryce Kaster (Mora).

120 — Aden Reeves (Alb) pinned Ethan Wagner (Cen) 25-10, 2:39. 5. Cam Vanderhoof (RO) pinned Luke Latham (C/OM) 5:23.

126 — Gabe Ruepke (Char) maj. dec. Kayden Kauzlarich (Cent) 15-5. 3. Kelby Luther (C/OM) pinned Cade Costlow (VM/E) 5:43. 7. Davan Goering (DC) pinned Dakota Davis (CD) :59.

132 — Dylin Harberts (Char) dec. Tiger Terpstra (Cent) 7-2.

5. Cade Vicker (C/O-M) pinned Michael Gomez (RO) 5:26.

138 — Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) dec. Dominick Morris (Alb) 7-2.

7. Bryce Cole (VM/E) dec. Elliot Ness (CD) 3-2.

145 —Mitchel Swank (C/O-M) dec. Hoe Hollinrake (Knox) 5-2.

5. Luke Jones (CD) pinned Dlyan Morris (MSM) :40.

152 — Kade Kelso (CD) maj. dec. Marcus Daughton (MA) 10-2. 7. Carter Maynes (RO) dec.

Brant Looney (C/O-M) 6-2.

160 — Griffen McBride (PV) pinned Calbe Button (VM/E) 3:15; 7. Chance Masters (CD) pinned Stephen Wardlow (Cent) 4:53.

170 — Cal Daughton (MA) pinned Thomas Bentley (RO) 1:26. 5. Colton Golwizer (VM/E) pinned Kolby Tomas (C/O-M) 3:43. 7. Adam Walker (CD) dec.

Nathaniel Vandervort (Char) 4-2.

182 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) dec. Logan Schumacher (MSM) 7-1. 5. Trevor Carey (Pan) wbyff over Nick Vanbuskirk (MA).

195 — Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-M) dec. Dalton Holmes (Pan) 1-0.

220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Chaz Clark (PV) 3:05.

285 — Will Anthony (PV) pinned Derrin Sesker (VM/E) :53.

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held once more.

“It’s pretty frustrating,” Bevins said. “It’s not easy.

You’ve just got to play through it.”

Even if Bevins and his mates weren’t sacking the Bulldogs’ quarterbacks, they were making life plenty miserable for them.

Northwest Missouri State’s pressure was disruptive particularly in the second half.

“Our pressure really picked up in the third quarter,” said Northwest Missouri State coach Adam Dorrel.

“It was a huge difference in the third and fourth quarter compared to the first half.

Even if they weren’t getting the sack, they were getting around them, getting in his vision.”

Ferris State’s quarterbacks struggled to settle into a consistent rhythm through, led

by Bevins and company.

“They are a great defense, one of the best that we have seen this year,” said Ferris State senior quarterback Trevor Bermingham. “It is their physicality as a whole.

Up front, they are pretty physical. Their secondary guys made it hard for our guys to get in their routes.

They got a couple of pressures on us. Realistically, we didn’t get to officially settle in and establish what we wanted to do.”

Late injury The play that led to the injury drew a holding call as Bevins was bearing down on Bermingham.

As Bevins was being taken to the ground, 315-pound Bulldog offensive lineman Devon Johnson landed on

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“Last year was a very successful season even though I didn’t play that much,” Ricker said. “This year we had quite a bit of adversity. But a couple plays here or there and we might have been 8-3 (before Sunday) instead of 6-5. Today was like that, too. I thought we had a lot of momentum going in the first half, but they gassed us on a few big pass plays and it seemed like we couldn’t keep things going offensively.”

Next chapter Ricker has a career plan.

“I’m an apprentice as an electrician and would like to work toward my master (status) in that up in Des Moines,” Ricker said.

“There’s a company that pays for your school on the side while paying you to work. My goal is to become a master electrician.”

Strohmeier said that’s a plan that suits Ricker well.

“He’s a hard-nosed kid who will show up to work

Bevins right foot. Bevins sat on the turf for a couple of minutes before being aided off the field.

“I beat the tackle inside and he grabbed me, pulled me to the ground,” Bevins said. “He landed on my heel, flattened my foot.”

According to CNA senior features reporter Larry Peterson, X-rays were negative on Bevins’ right foot. He was diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain. His status for Saturday’s game is probable.

Bevins didn’t know the severity of the injury right away, but didn’t hesitate when asked about his status for Saturday.

“I think I’ll be fine, be able to go,” Bevins said.

Bevins was one of four Bearcat starters to go down with a game-ending injury.

Quarterback Kyle Zimmerman left in the second quarter with a shoulder injury.

Starting cornerback Marcus Jones went down in the first half, along with wide receiver George Sehl.

Between the injuries and some uncharacteristic mistakes in the second quarter that allowed Ferris State to take a 13-7 lead, Northwest Missouri State was faced with the most adversity it has had to deal with all season.

It didn’t phase the Bearcats in winning their ninth straight home semifinal game.

“It’s hard not to get emotional when talking about our team and the performance,” Dorrel said. “It was one of the guttiest performances in Bearcat history.

I’ve been a part of a lot of big games here, fortunate to be an assistant, and head coach. I don’t know if I’ve seen a team grind out a victory against a better team than Diagonal 37 Grand View Christian 42, C-M-B 40 Albia at Twin Cedars Boys basketball Hawkeye 10 Glenwood 57, St. Albert 35 Bluegrass Seymour 39,

every day and give you his best,” the Reivers coach said. “People may have overlooked him because of his height, but shoot, he’s an all-conference football player in a really good league.

Joe isn’t the type of kid who would want to sit at a desk in a cubicle his whole life. He’ll be out there working hard.

That’s who he is.”

Offensive line coach Dane Wardenburg of Creston, a former all-conference tackle for national champion Northwest Missouri State, was frustrated at the Reivers’ missed opportunities in the second-half setback Sunday. But, he congratulated Ricker on a solid career as a member of the Reivers defense.

“I’m incredibly impressed with Joe,” Wardenburg said.

“There’s probably not a tougher kid on this football team. He just sticks his nose in there and does whatever we ask him to do. If you give me 11 of those guys, we’re pretty good.”

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“I’m really proud of our kids and really proud of our seniors.”

Senior leadership Bevins and his 15 senior classmates have provided strong leadership for the team all season.

It shined brightest with the season on the line.

“Back in January, I talked about it, told them I wasn’t going to remember them, their legacy wasn’t going to be defined on whether we got back to Kansas City. I really meant that,” Dorrel said. “It was on how they treated the younger guys.

To get to where we’re going, we knew we were going to have to have younger guys step up. Those guys have done a phenomenal job all year of staying committed to the process, focusing on our younger guys and having fun.”

Northwest Missouri State took control early. After forcing a Bulldogs punt in their opening drive, the Bearcats marched 92 yards over 14 plays, chewing up nearly six minutes of the clock.

Randy Schmidt capped the drive with a 4-yard touchdown run to give the Bearcats a 7-0 lead.

Early deficit Two fumbles led to 13 unanswered Ferris State points early in the second quarter, giving the Bulldogs a 13-7 lead.

The Bearcats found themselves in a highly unusual position of trailing in a game.

Northwest Missouri State’s offense came alive on the ensuing drive. A 16-yard pass from Zimmerman to Dre Washington for 16 yards got the offense moving.

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Iowa Western staff turn to the recruiting trail. That’s a nonstop proposition at the junior college level.

Looking ahead Iowa Western was the 2012 national champion and runner-up in 2014. Iowa Western suffered its first Graphic Edge Bowl loss in five appearances and finished its worst season in the eightyear history of the program at 6-6. Yet, they rebounded from a 3-5 start and clinched the bowl berth by defeating league-rival Iowa Central in week nine, 20-17.

“We replace half of our

a 19-yard strike to give the Bearcats a 14-13 lead.

Northwest wouldn’t relinquish it the rest of the game.

The Bearcat offense came up big once more on their next drive. Schmidt ran for 28 yards to set up first and goal. On the next play, Cameron Wilcox rushed in from three-yards out to give the Bearcats a 21-13 lead.

The Bulldogs closed within 21-20 on a touchdown early in the third quarter.

Northwest Missouri State’s defense stepped up from there, stymieing Ferris State’s offense the rest of the way.

Northwest Missouri State’s offense then came up with its most clutch drive of the season in the fourth quarter.

Phil Jackson’s 10-yard run capped a 13-play, 68-yard drive that took nearly seven minutes off the clock, giving Northwest Missouri State a 35-20 lead with 4:45 to go.

As soon as Jackson scored, Bearcat students converged on the northeast and southeast entrances to the field eagerly awaiting to participate in a longstanding tradition in Maryville for home semifinal playoff games.

Nearly five minutes later, the students raced out to the field to rip down the goalposts once more.

Smiles abounded for Bevins, Dorrel and company as the students took the goalposts out of Bearcat Stadium.

The Bearcats now stand one win away from completing a second consecutive perfect season.

“It’s very gratifying, especially winning a game the way we did,” Dorrel said.

Bluffs Wrestling Classic Harlan fifth at Boys Town Invitational Shenandoah third at Riverside Invitational Pride of Iowa East Union first, BedfordLenox fourth, Southwest Valley ninth, Nodaway Valley 13 at Lenox Invitational

roster, if not more, every year,” Wardenburg said.

“Recruiting is more important than anything. This (season) is not what we’re used to. Today was our fifth loss of the year by one possession or less. We were 6-6, but seven teams on our schedule were in the top 20 and two of them (Garden City and Arizona Western) playedproin The City of Creston is requesting posals for technical services to assist with the national titleprogram game last a housing rehabilitation receiving Community Development Block Grant year.

Nobody played the (CDBG) funds through the Iowa Economschedule we played this year, ic Development Authority (IEDA).

Thewe’re City ofproud Creston of is applying for but that and funds to develop and implement an owneroccupiedproud housing of rehabilitation program we’re our guys.”

for low to moderate homeowners.

The selected contractor will work with the city to ensure compliance with CDBG program requirements. Activities will include but are not limited to application intake and processing, property inspections and write ups, and lead hazard reduction work.

Proposals to the city should include the minimum information: * Experience with IEDA's housing rehabilitation CDBG program * Description of past technical services provided * Description of organizational capacity to complete all necessary technical service activities * References from previous clients of related work within the past five years * Copy of Lead Assessor/Risk Inspector certification form for each inspector to work on the project * Cost of services Proposals must be submitted no later than December 27, 2016, at 4:00p.m. Proposals should be submitted to City Clerk, PO Box 449, Creston, IA 50801-0449.

Questions regarding this request for proposals should be directed to Mike Taylor, 641-782-2000, ext. 202, or via email at mike@crestoniowa.org.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Creston is requesting proposals for technical services to assist with a housing rehabilitation program receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).

The City of Creston is applying for funds to develop and implement an owneroccupied housing rehabilitation program for low to moderate homeowners.

The selected contractor will work with the city to ensure compliance with CDBG program requirements. Activities will include but are not limited to application intake and processing, property inspections and write ups, and lead hazard reduction work.

Proposals to the city should include the minimum information: * Experience with IEDA's housing rehabilitation CDBG program * Description of past technical services provided * Description of organizational capacity to complete all necessary technical service activities * References from previous clients of related work within the past five years * Copy of Lead Assessor/Risk Inspector certification form for each inspector to work on the project * Cost of services Proposals must be submitted no later than December 27, 2016, at 4:00p.m. Proposals should be submittedEach to Cityyear Clerk,thousands of Iowans are hurt at PO Box 449, Creston, IA 50801-0449.

Questions regarding this requestbut for many fail to learn the Injured work, proposals should be directed to Mike TayWorkers Bill of Rights which includes: lor, 641-782-2000, ext. 202, or via email at mike@crestoniowa.org.

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EEO/AAP Employer

SOW FARM TECHNICIAN This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

THIS POSITION OFFERS:

Mailroom Position Opening Creston Publishing Company has a part-time inserter position available in our mailroom. Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, daytime.

Job responsibilities include putting printed advertising materials into our papers using an insert machine, stacking papers, bundling papers, helping package all products for delivery and distribution. We are looking for a reliable team player.

Must be able to move/lift 35-pound bundles of newspapers/preprints for extended periods of time.

Position requires repetitive lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. Position also requires the ability to work under deadline pressure and to follow detailed instructions.

Driving/delivery required. Must have a valid, clean driving record. Must pass a physical, drug screen and background check.

Interested candidates can please stop in and fill out an application or send their resume to:

Creston Publishing Company Attention: Kevin Lindley P.O. Box 126 503 W. Adams Street Creston, IA 50801 Creston Publishing Company is a Drug Free Employer.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical. EOE.

• • Base salary starting at $28,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • All technicians earn $31,000 after only one year • Opportunity to advance career through Production ENTRY-LEVEL Leadership Program BASE SALARY •

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Creston News Advertiser | Monday, December 12, 2016

US judge rejects Green Party’s Pennsylvania recount case

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CARE fundraiser: Anna Needles, left, and Paula Godwin, both of Creston, examine baked goods for sale Saturday morning at the Creston Animal Rescue Effort arts and crafts boutique at the congregate mealsite in the restored Creston Depot.

(AP) – A federal judge on Monday issued a stinging rejection of a Green Party-backed request to recount paper ballots in Pennsylvania’s presidential election, won narrowly by Republican Donald Trump, and scan some counties’ election systems for signs of hacking.

In his 31-page decision, U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond said there were at least six grounds that required him to reject the Green Party’s lawsuit, which had been opposed by Trump, the Pennsylvania Republican Party and the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office.

The Green Party has been successful in at least getting statewide recounts started in Wisconsin and Michigan, but it has failed to get a statewide recount begun or ordered in Pennsylvania.

Suspicion of a hacked Pennsylvania election “borders on the irrational” while granting the Green Party’s recount bid could “ensure that that no Pennsylvania vote counts” given Tuesday’s federal deadline to certify the vote for the Electoral College, wrote Diamond, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, a Republican.

“Most importantly, there is no credible evidence that any ‘hack’ occurred, and compelling evidence that Pennsylvania’s voting system was not in any way compromised,” Diamond wrote. He also said the lawsuit suffered from a lack of standing, potentially the lack of federal jurisdiction and an “unexplained, highly prejudicial” wait before filing last week’s lawsuit, four weeks after the Nov. 8 election.

The decision was the Green Party’s latest roadblock in Pennsylvania af-

ter hitting numerous walls in county and state courts.

Green Party-backed lawyers argue that it was possible that computer hackers changed the election outcome and that Pennsylvania’s heavy use of paperless machines makes it a prime target. Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein also contended that Pennsylvania has erected unconstitutional barriers to voters seeking a recount.

A lawyer for the Green Party said Monday they were disappointed and unable to immediately say whether they would appeal.

“But one thing is clear,” said the lawyer, Ilann Maazel. “The Pennsylvania election system is not fair to voters and voters don’t know if their votes counted, and that’s a very large problem.”

It is part of a broader effort by Stein to recount votes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, three states with a history of supporting Democrats that were narrowly won by Trump over Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Stein captured about 1 percent of the vote, or less, in each of the three states.

In Pennsylvania, Trump beat Clinton in Pennsylvania by about 44,000 votes out of 6 million cast.

The Wisconsin recount was expected to conclude Monday. With about 95 percent of the votes recounted as of Sunday, Clinton had gained 25 votes on Trump, but still trailed by about 22,000 votes out of nearly 3 million cast in Wisconsin.

A federal judge halted Michigan’s recount last week after three days. Trump won Michigan by fewer than 11,000 votes out of nearly 4.8 million votes cast.

CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN

‘Silver Bells:’

Southwestern Community College vocal jazz group Audio Radiance performs “Silver Bells” during the School for Music Vocations’ annual Holiday Carols in Concert Sunday evening at the Performing Arts Center in Creston.

Pictured, from left, are Brion Bowman of Dubuque; Sydney Sanders of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; Annie Kemble of Panora; Anna Horn of Stuart; and Alexis Tyler of Chanhassen, Mich.

SWCC to hold ACT Boot Camp The TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) is hosting an ACT Boot Camp from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the college’s instructional center, room 220, to assist high school students in preparation for the ACT Test.

This one-day workshop, conducted by Mastery Prep, will offer students real ACT questions and teach them tips and tricks to build their confidence for the test. According to statistics provided

by Mastery Prep, most students improve their scores by three points after attending ACT Boot Camp. Students attending will receive an ACT workbook as well.

This event is open to students in ninth through12th grades. There are openings for 100 students. Students who are in the ETS program are eligible to attend

the event for free and should register as soon as possible.

Non-ETS participants may register after Dec. 12, if there are still openings available, and will be charged $45 to attend. A light lunch will be provided during this event.

Students may sign up by calling 800-247-4023, ext. 392, locally at 641-782-1392, or by emailing ets@swcciowa.edu.

TRIO Educational Talent Search is 100 percent federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

More than 800 students in eight schools are served by the ETS program. The program’s offices are located on SWCC’s Creston campus.

The goal of the ETS program is to encourage students to go to college.

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