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Mount Ayr senior Kyle Dolecheck became just the fifth Iowa high school boy to win three straight state titles in the 800 meters Saturday at the Co-ed State Track Meet. For more state track coverage, see SPORTS, page 1S. >>

The Creston/O-M girls tennis team defeated Shenandoah 5-4 Saturday to earn the program’s first girls state team tennis appearance.

For more on the dual, see SPORTS, page 2S. >>

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ABOVE, Gracie Russell shakes the hand of Steve McDermott, Creston schools superintendent, as she is named 2016 salutatorian during the Creston High School graduation ceremony Sunday in the school gymnasium.

BELOW LEFT, Elizabeth Johnston shows excitement after receiving her diploma during the Creston High School graduation ceremony Sunday. Also pictured is CHS paraprofessional Michelle Hartman. BELOW RIGHT, Chris Foster smiles after receiving his diploma during the Creston High School graduation ceremony Sunday.

Iowans have seen firsthand how impaired driving can affect a community, namely when Benjamin Beary of Knoxville crashed head-on into a police vehicle in Des Moines, killing himself, two police officers and a prisoner in April.

Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of fatal traffic accidents, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

“Drunk driving, most people assimilate that with alcohol, but it can be other things,” said Creston Police Officer Shannon Arends.

“You can be impaired from numerous other illegal or prescription-type drugs.”

Impairment “I think (impairment) is a problem in any county,” said Adams County Sheriff Alan Johannes. “I don’t think it’s limited to Adams County. I think it’s everywhere.”

According to the United State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2003 and 2012, 968 people were killed in accidents involving a drunk driver in Iowa. And, in 2012, the majority of people who were killed by a drunk driver in Iowa were between the ages of 21 and 34.

“A LOT of people have the misconception that impaired or drunk driving just applies to alcohol and it does not.”

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SHANNON ARENDS Creston police officer

However, there are other ways to drive impaired.

“A lot of people have the misconception that impaired or drunk driving just applies to alcohol and it does not,” Arends said. “In Creston, unfortunately, it is one of the things that we deal with quite frequently.”

A common impairment substance is a prescription drug.

“Another thing we see commonly is people using alcohol with prescription drugs. Prescription drugs can intensify the effects of alcohol,” Arends said. “If one consumes alcohol with a prescription drug that may intensify the effects, you could exhibit the greater impairment state than if you were consuming just straight alcohol.”

Arends said in Creston, between 20 and 30 percent of those charged with operating while intoxicated are IMPAIR | 2A

Man charged with eluding after 2 pursuits in 3 days

By BAILEY POOLMAN and was a suspect of eluding

Thursday, which was also a high-speed pursuit. Officers attempted to block Farlow from exiting the alleyway.

Farlow drove around the patrol car, off the curb and accelerated excessively.

Officers began a pursuit and were joined by two sheriff’s deputies and two more police officers, who attempted to stop Farlow with lights and sirens activated. Farlow committed numerous traffic violations, including failing to yield at stop signs and reaching speeds in excess of 70 mph in a 25-mph zone within the city limits.

Kane Michael Farlow, 18, 1106 W. Montgomery St., was charged with eluding, driving while suspended, reckless driving and assault on an officer with a weapon after a second chase in three days 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Creston.

According to a Creston Police report, at 3:20 p.m.

Saturday, officers were in the 300 block on North Jarvis Street and observed a subject known to officers to be Farlow driving a gold Cadillac. Officers knew Farlow to have a suspended license

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In the 600 block of North Vine Street, in the east alleyway, Farlow was eluding officers driving south and proceeded to hit the vehicle of a sheriff’s deputy with his own with the intent to continue

eluding. Farlow was taken into custody on scene.

Farlow was being held on $5,000 bond.

Farlow was also seen driving recklessly Friday in Creston, according to Creston Police Chief Paul Ver Meer. Additional charges are pending.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi Aug. 11-12 – Heffron Drive, 8 p.m.

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Susan Knapp Amphitheater sponsored by Coors Light with media sponsor KDSM FOX 17 Aug. 11 – Deana Carter, 8 p.m.

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Discounted admission tickets are available now through Aug. 10, with savings of more than 30 percent. Purchase tickets online at iowastatefair. org. The Iowa State Fair Ticket Office opens Monday, July 5, for walk-up orders.

Creston Community School District audit is released Nolte, Cornman and Johnson P.C. released an audit report Monday on the Creston Community School District in Creston.

The district’s revenues totaled $19,398,245 for the year ended June 30, 2015, a 7.30 percent decrease from the prior year. Revenues included unrestricted state grants of $8,388,878, property tax of $5,194,756, income surtax of $150,277, statewide sales, services and use tax of $1,352,062, charges for service of $1,676,325, operating grants, contributions and restricted interest of $2,509,132,

ty sheriff’s deputy, and Creston Police Officer Sam Abell are specially trained to detect impaired driving.

Arends and Abell, who are advanced roadside impairment detection enforcement certified, can do other tests to see if it’s alcohol or other type of substance.

“We try to focus on what we can to keep the community safe from this type of situation, and that’s proactive law enforcement,” Arends said.

The most common reason an officer pulls someone over in Creston is because of a basic mechanical issue, such as a broken taillight or speeding. Occasionally, though, the driver is weaving or hitting a curb while driving.

Then, the officer talks to the driver. There, the officer discovers clues that lead him or her to the discovery of impairment, such as the smell of alcohol or fumbling with the driver’s license. When

unrestricted interest of $4,127 and other general revenues of $122,688.

Expenses for district operations for the year ended June 30, 2015, totaled $18,263,010, a 1.07 percent decrease from the prior year. Expenses included $6,370,574 for regular instruction, $2,554,103 for other instruction and $1,993,460 for special instruction.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the district secretary’s office, the office of Auditor of State, and on the Auditor of State’s website at http://auditor.iowa.gov/ reports/index.htm.

impaired by a substance other than alcohol. But, that still leaves alcohol as one of the most common causes of impaired driving in Union County.

“Back when I went through the academy, when you’re operating on the roadway after midnight, about one out of every seven cars that drove past you was an impaired driver,” A r e n d s Arends said.

“I don’t think those numbers have come down. It just indicates to me that it’s maybe a little on the rise.”

Incident In Creston, Arends, who is a former Ringgold Coun-

the officer believes there are reasonable grounds that the driver is impaired, the officer does standard field sobriety testing.

According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, there have been 24 breath alcohol tests done in Union County since January 1, and the average alcohol level was .105. The highest average alcohol level in the past six years was in 2013, with an average of .152 out of 65 tests done.

The legal per se limit in Iowa is .08, but that does not mean you cannot be charged if the level is lower.

A person’s reactions to alcohol vary day to day based on food and drink intake, daily activities and other things.

Prevention In Adams County, Johannes said he and his police force are educated in detecting impaired drivers.

“The guys have all been to school to recognize what im-

paired drivers do,” Johannes said. “They learned to be aware of what it looks like, and that’s how they prevent it, by continued education.”

In Iowa, strategies to decrease driving drunk have included media campaigns, such as TV commercials, and school-based programs.

Creston officers also prefer preventing the driver from entering the vehicle if he or she is visibly impaired.

“It’s really hard to get a handle on how many accidents are really caused by drunk drivers,” Arends said.

“For the most part, for fatalities, we’ve been pretty fortunate we haven’t suffered the number of fatalities that our neighbors have.”

Arends suggested not driving at all if you plan on drinking.

“Drunk-driving-related fatalities are on the increase,” Arends said. “It’s very easy to prevent. You just need a little common sense.”

Obama lifts decades-old arms ban in visit to Vietnam HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday lifted a half-century-old ban on selling arms to Vietnam, looking to bolster a government seen as a crucial, though flawed partner in a region that he has tried to place at the center of his foreign policy legacy.

Obama announced the full removal of the embargo at a news conference where he vowed to leave behind the troubled history between the former war enemies and embrace a new era with a young, increasingly prosperous nation. Obama steered clear of harsh condemnation of what critics see as Vietnam’s abysmal treatment of dissidents, describing instead modest progress on rights in the one-party state. Activists said his decision to lift the embargo destroyed the best U.S. leverage for pushing Vietnam on abuse.

“At this stage, both sides have established a level of trust and cooperation, including between our militaries, that is reflective of common interests and mutual respect,” Obama said. “This change will ensure that Vietnam has access to the equipment it needs to defend itself and removes a lingering vestige of the Cold War.” Obama also has more current motivations. His

move was the latest step in a yearslong and uneven effort to counter China’s influence in Asia. Obama’s push to deepen defense ties with a neighbor was certain to be eyed with suspicion in Beijing, which has bristled at U.S. engagement in the region and warned officials not to take sides in the heated territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Obama claimed the move had nothing to do with China, but made clear the U.S. was aligned with the smaller nations like Vietnam.

The United States and Vietnam have mutual concerns about maritime issues and the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, he said. While Washington doesn’t take sides, he said, it does support a diplomatic resolution based on “international norms” and “not based on who’s the bigger party and can throw around their weight a little bit more,” a reference to China.

China outwardly lauded the lifting of a U.S. arms embargo, saying it hoped “normal and friendly” relations between the U.S. and Vietnam are conducive to regional stability. A spokeswoman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said bans are a product of the Cold War and

shouldn’t have existed.

China itself remains under a weapons embargo imposed by the U.S. and European Union following 1989’s bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations centered on Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.

For Vietnam, lifting the arms embargo was a psychological boost for its leaders.

The United States partially lifted the ban in 2014, but Vietnam has pushed for full access as it tries to deal with China’s land reclamation and military construction in nearby seas.

It was unclear whether striking the ban would quickly result in a boost in arms sales. Obama said that each deal would be reviewed case by case and evaluated based on the equipment’s potential use. But there would no longer be a ban based on “ideological division,” he said.

“There’s been modest progress on some of the areas that we’ve identified as a concern,” Obama said, adding that the U.S. “will continue to speak out on behalf of human rights we believe are universal.”

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang embraced the chance to enter a new era in U.S-Vietnamese relations. He praised the expansion in security and trade ties between “former enemies

turned friends” and, standing next to Obama before reporters, called for more U.S. investment.

Ahead of the visit, in what was seen as a goodwill gesture, Vietnam granted early release from prison to a prominent dissident Catholic priest.

Some U.S. lawmakers and activists had urged the president to press the communist leadership for greater freedoms before lifting the arms sale embargo. Vietnam holds about 100 political prisoners and there have been more detentions this year. In March, seven bloggers and activists were sentenced for “abusing democratic freedoms” and “spreading anti-state propaganda.” Hanoi says that only lawbreakers are punished.

“In one fell swoop, President Obama has jettisoned what remained of U.S. leverage to improve human rights in Vietnam — and (has) basically gotten nothing for it,” Phil Robertson, with Human Rights Watch, said.

Obama’s arrival in Hanoi late Sunday made him the third sitting president to visit the country since the end of the war. The trip comes four decades after the fall of Saigon, now called Ho Chi Minh City, and two decades after President Bill Clinton restored relations with the nation.

Central College a cappella choir to perform tonight GREENFIELD – The Central College a cappella choir from Pella will perform 7 p.m. tonight at Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square, in Greenfield as part of its annual tour. Admission is by donation at the door with $10 suggested for adults.

The choir, a 60-voice auditioned collegiate ensemble, performs regularly in Iowa throughout the academic year and around all over the country in locations like St. John the Divine in New York City, New York, and National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The choir tours internationally every four years.

Past tours have been to

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As a collegiate choir with a rich choral tradition, their eclectic repertoire ranges from classical 15th-century to contemporary and gospel selections.

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Schedule of driver’s license examiners: Bedford: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Taylor County Courthouse, 407 Jefferson St. Corning: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adams County Courthouse.

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

Creston: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Union County Courthouse, 300 N. Pine St. Driving tests Wednesdays. Call 782-1710 for an appointment.

Greenfield: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adair County Courthouse, 400 Public Square.

Mount Ayr: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., treasurer’s office, Ringgold County Courthouse, 109 W. Madison St. Osceola: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Clarke County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St. Winterset: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Madison County Courthouse, 112 N. John Wayne Drive.

Society, 6 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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

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

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Shannon City Breakfast Club, 9 a.m., The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. OLE Club, noon, congregate mealsite, restored Creston Depot.

Postscript Club, 12:30 p.m., congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St. I Think I Can Child Care Center Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., I Think I Can Child Care Center.

Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Eagles Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. closed meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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

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

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Beebe was released on promise to appear. —————— Charles Gerard Clark III, 42, 1119 S. Lincoln St., was charged on a Union County warrant for domestic abuse assault-second offense, 12 p.m., Sunday at his residence.

According to a Creston Police report, Clark assaulted Christina Marie White by pushing her and hitting her face, causing bruising and swelling to her right cheek area. Clark has been convicted of a prior offense of domestic assault.

Clark was being held awaiting appearance before the magistrate. —————— Betsy Bozwell, 407 E. Mills St., was cited for allowing a dog to run at large, 7:36 p.m., Sunday.

Bozwell was released on promise to appear. —————— Joy Palmitier, 309 N. Birch St., reported that sometime between 8:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday someone had slashed two tires on her vehicle while it was parked at her residence.

Damage estimate is $280. —————— Gary McVay, 800 W. Adams St., reported that sometime between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon someone had taken wheels for his vehicle and a bicycle.

Damage estimate is $600.

Greater Regional Medical Center Lindsy Reeser and Ryker Carruthers of Lenox are parents of a son born May 18, 2016. Liam Paul weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Debby Denhardt of Wausau, Wisconsin, Darrell Reeser of Carlisle, Daniel Carruthers of Lenox and Sandy Peterson of Lenox.

Great-grandparents are Karen and Mike Rech of Ankeny, Margery Carruthers of Lenox and Janis and Bill Peterson of Moorland. —————— Cody and Valerie Morrison of Creston are parents of a son born May 19, 2016.

Brantley Eugene weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Ernie and Nancy Morrison of Creston and Darren and Tawnya Jones of Mount Ayr. Great-grandparents are Jack and Colleen Antisdel of Creston and Jim and Linda Crawford of Prescott.

Great-great-grandparent is Louis Brown of Osceola.

Sibling is Rylynn, 14 Miscellaneous months.

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Police Harassing communication, Donald Leon Beebe, 44, 1101 W. Spencer St., was 10:56 a.m., Friday, South charged with domestic abuse Walnut Street.

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Welfare check, 3:03 p.m., curred at 206 N. Sumner St. Friday, Quiet Harbor. in the front yard. Valerie Theft, 3:34 p.m., Friday, said she went to that address to find her husband, Donald, Livingston Avenue.

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Horoscope For Tuesday, May 24, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) In the next three weeks, you will notice more beauty in your surroundings. In addition, you will be aware of how much love there is in your daily world.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Look for ways to boost your income in the next few weeks, because you can do this. You will want to buy beautiful things for yourself and for loved ones.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today Fair Venus moves into your sign to stay for the next three weeks.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22)Clandestine love affairs and secret rendezvous will take place for many of you in the next few weeks. (Don’t threaten a long-term relationship with a mere bonbon.)

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Friendships will warm up in the next few weeks. In fact, many of you will attract creative, artistic people to you. Expect a lovely, social time ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) In the next few weeks, someone will ask for your creative input on form, design, layout, gardening, furniture arrangement -- whatever. Relations with authority figures will be cozy as well!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel for pleasure will appeal to you in the month ahead.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Venus opposite your sign for the next few weeks is one of the best times for warm friendships, marriages and close partnerships. Venus paves the way for a lovely give and take.

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Creston News Advertiser | Monday, May 23, 2016

Finances of Caregiving series available in Greenfield

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Graduate: McKennah Whittington walks off the stage, diploma in hand, during the Creston High School graduation ceremony Sunday in the school gymnasium.

GREENFIELD – Most people wait until there is a crisis to plan for long-term care. The Finances of Caregiving is a new series of five, two-hour workshops to help families plan for the care receiver’s care. The series begins from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Warren Cultural Center Green Room in Greenfield.

“It is important to plan ahead while the care receiver still has the capacity to sign legal documents. It is also important to involve all members of the family so that the care receiver’s wishes are clearly understood,” said Sandra McKinnon, Iowa State University (ISU) extension and outreach human science specialist on family finance. “Life expectancy for Americans continues to increase, so it is more and more likely that most adults will end up caring for an el-

derly parent or relative.”

Long-term caregiving has significant financial consequences for caregivers, particularly women. If it is necessary for the caregiver to leave work or reduce hours, he or she will need to prepare for retirement while providing care.

“Understanding your choices means knowing your current situation,” McKinnon said. “This program guides you through finding and collecting that information. In this workshop, caregivers and care receivers may create an information binder to help family members when a crisis does occur.”

To register, contact the ISU extension and outreach office of Adair County in Greenfield at 641-743-8412.

A nominal fee covers a financial binder. Visit www. extension.iastate.edu/adair/ or call for more information.

Livingood art exhibit now on display in Greenfield

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GREENFIELD - The artwork of Abigail Livingood will be on exhibit at the Warren Cultural Center (WCC) starting today. Her works are a collection of two- and three-dimensional pieces using fabric, wire, metal, wood and paint, including her “Cornstalk” series inspired

by Iowa fields. Livingood will hold a public reception from 5 to 6 p.m. today.

“I tell stories of strength and fragility,” Livingood said, “working with those materials, cutting, bending, embellishing surfaces, collaging elements together to create artwork that expresses the physical and deeper connections and contrasts.”

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Union County 4-H well represented at state level Four Union County 4-H’ers were recently selected to represent Union County at the state level in a variety of areas.

Macy Evans, daughter of Rob and April Evans, was selected for the State 4-H Council and a recipient of the Beef Project Award.

Allison Hadley, daughter Evans of Dean and Sara Hadley, was selected for the State 4-H Council and will also attend the National 4-H Congress in Georgia next fall.

Selena Sampson, daughter of Barb Sampson, Russell was selected for the Rabbit Project Award and Gracie Russell, daughter of Rob and Julie Russell, was selected for the Beef Project Award.

Across Iowa, 152 4-H’ers participated in the State 4-H Recognition application and interview process with more than 260 interviews held on the Iowa State University campus. There are five state recognition categories that ninth- through 12th-grade 4-H’ers can apply for: National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Congress, 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors, 4-H State Council and Project Awards.

“To have Union County represented in three of these five categories is outstanding, and there is no doubt that our 4-H program has some strong leaders and role Jones models in the works,” said Haley Jones, Union County youth and outreach coordinator. “It has been fun to watch these 4-H’ers participate in the many areas that 4-H has

to offer, as well as take on those leadership roles both locally and now at the state level.”

The State 4-H Council is a group of 40 high school 4-H’ers who work directly with Iowa Youth Development staff to represent the program across the state.

They speak to local 4-H groups, represent 4-H’er’s ideas to staff and work in committees to plan the Iowa Youth Conference, 4-H’ers for 4-H Campaign and 4-H promotional ideas. Evans was selected to serve Sampson a second term on the council, and Hadley will join her for her first term.

4-H’ers who have focused on specific project areas during their 4-H experiences can apply for recognition for their efforts. Their efforts are demonstrated through their leadership, mastery, communication and service in their project. Russell and Evans received a beef project award and Sampson received a rabbit project award.

“I am proud of my involvement within the rabbit project area and Hadley my other project areas these past nine years. I aspire to continue my career with 4-H in the future through volunteering as a club leader,” Sampson said.

Eighteen 4-H youth from Iowa will attend the National 4-H Congress which is an event held over the Thanksgiving holiday each year in Atlanta, Georgia.

The event includes dynamic keynote speakers, community service in the Atlanta area, workshops on leadership, cultural issues and team-building. Delegates will also get a chance to tour the city of Atlanta. Hadley will be representing Union County in the fall during the

National 4-H Congress.

“I’m definitely excited to meet other delegates from other states, learn about their 4-H programs and get new ideas for our program.”

Hadley said. “I’m also eager to experience the culture in Atlanta, Georgia.”

Union County has a history of 4-H recognition at the state level dating back to 1934. However, last year Evans became the first state council representative in 15 years from Union County. This year will mark the first National 4-H Congress delegate with Hadley since Maddie Moffitt was selected in 2004. State project awards earned by Sampson, Russell and Evans are the first since Kilee Kralik in 2009.

Union County 4-H’ers serving in State 4-H Council: Evelyn Aylesworth from 1934-35 Jack Miller from 1949-50 Mike Moffitt from 197476 David Cheers from 198485 Kim Damiani from 198587 Larkin Powell from 198586 Emily Forquer from 198990 Loretta Harvey from 1990-92 Matt Moberg from 199294 Marcie Vaughn from 1993-94 Amber Kelley from 199495 John Dostart from 199596 Amy Miller from 1996-97 Brett Moffitt from 200102 Macy Evans from 2015-16

Union County 4-H’ers serving in State Projects Awards since 1999: Donovan Richardson in 2008 – Food and Nutrition Kilee Kralik in 2009 – Leadership

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From left are Henry Lemke, SWCC industrial technology instructor; Kollyn Buch, recipient of scholarship; and Ann Schlapia, SWCC Workplace Learning Network coordinator and Elevate ambassador.

12 scholarships awarded statewide to students pursuing manufacturing studies ients. Buch will major in industrial technology.

“Manufacturing firms supply more than 208,858 jobs to Iowans,” said Michel Ralston, president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.

“These well-paying careers require education and training beyond high school, but don’t require the often burdensome cost of a bachelor’s degree. Recent studies have shown that two-year degree holders, especially in high-demand manufacturing occupations, can earn salaries that surpass those of college graduates.”

In addition to a $500 scholarship, Elevate scholarship recipients will be honored at Iowa’s Advanced Manufacturing Conference on Oct. 3.

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DES MOINES – Elevate Advanced Manufacturing, a nonprofit initiative spreading the word about gainful career opportunities in manufacturing, has awarded $500 scholarships to 12 recent Iowa high school graduates entering manufacturing-related courses of study at Iowa’s 15 community colleges.

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Variety to award new bikes to children across the state during RAGBRAI Variety - the Children’s Charity will be awarding bikes, locks and helmets to underprivileged and at-risk children July 24-30 during RAGBRAI 2016.

As part of Variety’s Bikes for Kids program, Variety has teamed up with RAGBRAI and will present brand-new bikes, locks and helmets to children in five overnight towns: Shenandoah, Creston, Centerville, Ottumwa and Washington.

“Variety is thrilled to collaborate with RAGBRAI to present bikes to children throughout southern Iowa,” said Sheri McMichael, executive director of Variety. “RAGBRAI is a natural partner for our Bikes for Kids program and will enable Variety to expand the reach of the program.”

Variety is working with schools in each partner overnight town to identify children in need of a new bike. Each evening, Vari-

ety will present 35 bikes on stage during the RAGBRAI celebration. Variety will also have booth space in partner overnight towns to raise awareness for Variety’s traditional and specialized bike programs and collect donations.

“We are excited to partner with Variety - the Children’s Charity during this summer’s RAGBRAI event,” said T.J. Juskiewicz, RAGBRAI director.

“RAGBRAI strives to leave a legacy in our host communities and make them more bike-friendly. We applaud Variety - the Children’s Charity’s awarding of new bikes, locks and helmets to underprivileged and atrisk children in our RAGBRAI communities.”

All funds raised during RAGBRAI will be designated to Variety’s Bikes for Kids program.

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to children who have never had their own bike, new or old. Variety works with a designated school district or community to provide the names of qualified children between the ages of 5-12. Children who are identified by the school or community are asked to fill out an application detailing why they would like a new bike. Upon receipt of the applications, the children are told they have won a new bike.

During the bike presentation, each child is fitted with a helmet and signs a pledge to ride safely and responsibly.

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Creston News Advertiser | Monday, May 23, 2016

College news Graceland University LAMONI – The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2016 spring term have been announced. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the dean’s list and include Savannah Ruby and Jackson Shantz, both of Greenfield.

Students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list and include Kruz Adamson of Creston and Austin Halls of Murray.

Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president’s list and include Nicole Haley and Benjamin Landers, both of Creston, and Katelyn Nolte of Thayer.

Graceland commends the students who have devoted their efforts and talents to their academic success.

Jessica Triggs of Mount Ayr was awarded the distinguished leadership award in the division of social science - psychology.

The Graceland University distinguished leadership award is awarded to students from each division or school who have most enriched the Graceland community and have shown exemplary leadership through their superior skills, talents and dedication. Graceland congratulates Triggs on this notable achievement.

Graceland University celebrated the graduation achievement of graduates for the spring commencement, held Sunday, May 1.

Jessica Triggs of Mount Ayr graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology and Julie Neas of Kellerton graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in human services.

Graceland offers the integration of student government and residence life, allowing student leaders to impact the entire campus community. Students elected as house council leaders become the members and decision makers in the student government organizations.

Blake Roberts of Mount Ayr was elected as campus organization for social activities (COSA) representative for Cheville House. Learn more about the “House” system and other leadership opportunities at www.graceland. edu/campus-life/leadership-service.cfm.

Graceland University is a liberal arts university located in Lamoni and is sponsored by Community of Christ. It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as a top school in the Midwest and fosters academic excellence in a

caring community with over 50 academic programs and a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The warm community of inspired faculty, caring staff and remarkable people believes in educating the whole student.

For more information visit www.graceland.edu, or find Graceland University on Facebook and Twitter to follow additional student achievements.

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Creighton University OMAHA, Neb. – Creighton University conferred more than 1,700 degrees during its two 2016 Commencement ceremonies May 14 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Andrew Cheers of Afton and David Herr of Fontanelle were two of the graduates.

Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolls 4,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate and professional students among nine schools and colleges.

No other university its size offers students such a comprehensive academic environment with personal attention from faculty-mentors. Jesuit and Catholic, it affords incomparable interprofessional education, bridging health professions programs with law, business and arts and sciences- all on one campus. Creighton has been top-ranked by U.S. News and World Report for 20 years.

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FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of CRESTON, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 7th day of June, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall/Restored Depot Complex, CRESTON, Iowa, to consider the sale of the following described real estate to UNITED CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION for $1.00, to-wit: Lots 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, the East 44 feet of Lot 112, and Lots 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, and the East 20 feet wide East-West alley lying South of and adjaNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING cent to Lots 107 through 111 and North of BY and adjacent to Lots 118 thru 122, all in CITY COUNCIL, CRESTON, IOWA, West Creston, Section C, all in the City of FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- Creston, Union County, Iowa.

The terms of the sale will be as follows: EN that the City Council of CRESTON, The proposed buyer, UNITED CHARIIowa, will hold a public hearing on the 7th TABLE ASSOCIATION, offers a price of day of June, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall/Re- $1.00, and will be responsible for all pubstored Depot Complex, CRESTON, Iowa, lication fees, recording fees, and legal fees to consider the sale of the following de- (preparation of Quit Claim Deed).

The City Council will first receive all scribed real estate to UNITED CHARITAoral and written objections at the date and BLE ASSOCIATION for $1.00, to-wit: Lots 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, the East time of the public hearing and will pro44 feet of Lot 112, and Lots 118, 119, ceed with a final determination and resolu120, 121, 122, and the East 20 feet wide tion in regard to the sale of the above real East-West alley lying South of and adja- estate.

ThisELECTION notice is given at the direction of cent to Lots 107 through 111NOTICE and North OFof PRIMARY pursuant to that Chapter 21, ElecCode and Notice adjacent to Lots 118tothru 122, all electors in the is hereby given the qualified of Mayor Union County, Iowa a Primary of several Iowa, election and local rules of ofUnion said governWest Creston, C, all polling in the City ofin the tion will be heldSection at the regular places precincts County, body.candidates for federal, state, and Creston, Union County, Iowa on Tuesday, June 7, Iowa.

2016 for the purpose ofmental nominating Lisa Williamson Clerk, City of Creston The terms county offices.of the sale will be as follows: The proposed buyer, UNITED CHARIThe polls will open at 7:00 AM and will close at 9:00 PM, CST. TABLE ASSOCIATION, offers a price of I, Sandy Hysell, Auditor and for County Commissioner of Elections in and for Union County, $1.00, and will be responsible all pubIowa, dofees, hereby certify these thelegal lists of candidates nominated by the Democrat and Republilication recording fees,areand fees can Parties, asofcertified to thisDeed). office, the same being arranged in the form of the Primary Election (preparation Quit Claim ballot, be voted on inwill Union County, Iowa, The toCity Council first receive all Tuesday, June 7, 2016. oral and written objections at the date and time of the public hearing and will proceed with a final determination and resolution in regard to the sale of the above real estate.

This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and local rules of said governmental body.

Lisa Williamson Clerk, City of Creston

Public notice

West Creston, Section C, all in the City of Creston, Union County, Iowa.

The terms of the sale will be as follows: The proposed buyer, UNITED CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION, offers a price of $1.00, and will be responsible for all publication fees, recording fees, and legal fees (preparation of Quit Claim Deed).

The City Council will first receive all oral and written objections at the date and time of the public hearing and will proceed with a final determination and resolution in regard to the sale of the above real estate.

This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and local rules of said governmental body.

Lisa Williamson Clerk, City of Creston

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Routh Poultry plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 "SWDA w/ Industrial Activity for Construction The storm water discharge will be from expansion construction of confinement facility located in NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 12, T71N R31W Platte Twp. Union County. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source(s) and will be discharged to the following streams: East Platte River.

Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Routh Poultry plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 "SWDA w/ Industrial Activity for Construction The storm water discharge will be from expansion construction of confinement facility located in NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 12, T71N R31W Platte County.

Storm A public testTwp. of theUnion election equipment will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 starting at waterAM will be Union discharged 1 point 10:00 at the County from Courthouse.

Any voter who is physically unable to enter a pollsource(s) andthewill betodischarged the foling place has right vote in the to voter’s vehicle. For further information, please contact the lowingAuditor’s streams:office East Platte county at (641)River.

782-1701.

Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The________________________________________ SANDY HYSELL, UNION COUNTY AUDITOR public may review the Notice of Intent UNION COUNTY COMMISSION OF ELECTIONS from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.

Nebraska Methodist College OMAHA, Neb. – On May 6, Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) held its spring commencement with ceremonies that honored the accomplishments of both nursing and allied health students.

Hosted at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, commencement served to both welcome graduates into the ranks of healthcare professionals and, in the case of many, acknowledge the growth that will lead those already in the field to the next step of their careers.

“In 1891, our institution welcomed its first class, and now here we are, 125 years later, once again commemorating the incredible scholarship of our students,” said Dr. Dennis Joslin, president and CEO of Nebraska Methodist College. “Each of these graduates has demonstrated compassion and excellence in pursuit of their dreams, and I congratulate our 2016 class on attaining their degrees and for the many personal achievements they’ve earned along the way.”

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Creston News Advertiser | Monday, May 23, 2016

The Union County Development Association (UCDA) has retained the Growth Services Group (GSG), a national workforce intelligence and consulting firm, to conduct a supplement retail overview for the Creston community. This retail overview provides a demographic and economic overview of the subject area to determine the overall feasibility for new mixed-use development.

Information and findings will be delivered via a professionally designed multipage retail marketing flyer ready for use by the development group in their attraction efforts.

GSG will conduct a retail analysis of the subject area, including the 15-minute and 20-minute drive times. The analysis will include a housing summary, traffic count profile, retail market profile, retail market potential, retail marketplace profile (leakage and surplus), population summary and household income profile. The analysis will also include retail goods and services expenditures for various retail sectors.

“It is important for this regional hub community to ascertain the needs of our area citizens to ensure our retailers are providing Pantini the products necessary to meet the local and regional demand,” said Wayne Pantini, executive director of UCDA. “In some cases

where retail leakage is occurring, people are leaving town to purchase products in much larger communities outside the area due to the lack of availability in our community. This practice leads to lost sales revenue for the local merchants, as well as reduced tax revenues for the community and county.”

“The goal of a project like this is to identify the areas where communities have additional unmet demand and bring those revenues that are currently leaking to other communities back home,” said Corey Mehaffy, GSG CEO. “Once these areas are identified, the community can employ several potential strategies to shore up this demand.”

“First, the community can approach existing merchants and make them aware of the unmet demand to see if the issue can be addressed by adding additional product lines or services in the existing stores,” Pantini said.

“Additionally, if no local options exist, we can be proactive and can use this retail leakage data regarding the unmet demand to promote start-up businesses and attract new businesses to the area.”

Once completed, the retail overview will be used to evaluate market demand and attract new investments as necessary.

UCDA works to promote new investment in the area to enhance the quality of life for citizens.

This new investment leads to the creation of new jobs, an increased tax base and diversification of the local economy.

Fredricksen Memorials MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE AND SALE We’ll be here all weekend!

Hours: Saturday the 28th ............. 10:00 to 4:00 Sunday the 29th ................Noon to 4:00 Monday the 30th (Memorial Day) 10:00 to 4:00 Stop by...visit with us, see what’s new, enjoy refreshments, and register for daily drawings for free gifts.

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Business Services MCNEILL TREE SERVICE. Topping, Trimming and Removal. Free Estimates, insured. Call David at 641-344-9052.

Employment ASSISTANT PARTS & RENTAL MANAGER needed at Creston True Value. Apply at store or call Zeke or Kent at 641782-2882.

CRESTON or Orient CAREGIVERS NEEDED to assist senior with housekeeping, meals, etc., 5-20 hours per week $9.00/hour plus hiring bonus! Great permanent part-time position! Caretech 1-800991-7006.

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Creston Automotive has an immediate opening for an

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN The right candidate would be customer-minded and be a self-starter. Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and every other Saturday 8am to Noon.

Ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license, tools, and would have electrical systems background, but we are willing to train the right candidate. If not already Ford/Lincoln Certified, must be willing to obtain and maintain Ford/Lincoln Certification. Creston Automotive offers competitive wages and benefits are available.

If you, or someone you know, is qualified for this opportunity, please stop by Creston Automotive, 410 W Adams St in Creston to pick up an application.

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Full-time ACTIVITY DIRECTOR Generous Wages and Benefits Contact: Julie at 641-333-2226 for more information

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Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeks a dependable full-time employee for in- store merchandising of products and retail displays in the Creston/Greenfield and Winterset market area.

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INVESTING? PROMISES OF big profits often mean big risk! Before you send money call Iowa Securities Bureau 1-800-351-4665 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit their Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

TO OUR READERS Creston Publishing Company does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law.

We do not knowingly accept advertising that is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential of fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with unfamiliar companies.

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2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Corning, utilities paid, $500/mo., 641-202-1630.

2 BEDROOM HOUSE, all appliances, single car garage, deposit & references, 641-344-9645.

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Auction Calendar Complete sale information is published in the Wednesday edition of the Creston News Advertiser and/or the Southwest Iowa Advertiser

Sat. May 28- 11:00AM Lenox, IA. New & Used Furniture, Collectibles, Tractor & Trailer for Garland Walter. Auctioneers: Kretzinger Auction.

Sat. June 4- 11:00AM Orient, IA. Tools, Misc., Horse Drawn Items, Standard Oil bulk oil cans, Lawn & Garden Equip., Household Items for the Bob Ferguson Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Sun. June 5- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Furniture, Collectables & Glassware, Outdoor Items, Tools, Pickup, Mower for the Betty Davenport Estate. Auctioneers: Kretzinger Auction.

Sun. June 5- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Antique & Collectibles, Long Guns for Barb Lightner, Pat Hall, and White Family.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Tue. Evening June 7- 5:00PM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture & Household Goods, Antiques & Collectibles for Bill & Ruby Dudley Estate. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West.

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PRN – As needed We provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including PTO (Paid Time Off ), IPERS (Iowa Public Employees Retirement System), and a free on-site fitness facility for employees and their spouses.

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We look forward to meeting dedicated professionals seeking career opportunities.

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We have the following positions open. • Process Technician • 4 Summer Technician Positions • Electrician • Maintenance Technician

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Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required.

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Supervises daily operations of the med/surg unit and emergency room. Assumes accountability for ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the hospital within budgetary guidelines. Reviews all admissions for appropriateness of the medical setting, medical necessity of extended stays, and medical necessity of professional services. Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting areas of responsibility, and assures compliance. Promotes a positive, professional image both internally and externally. Maintains a healthy working relationship with local ambulance service. Takes an active role in community education/public relations. Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa and certification in advance cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support required. Certification in trauma nurse core course required within one year of employment. Certified emergency nurse credentials encouraged.

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HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY

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Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

BUILTNETWORKS, 805 Wyoming Ave, Creston, IA, 641-782-4765, Computer sales, repair, networking. Over 25 years experience. PC & Mac.

GAULE EXTERIORS Steel and vinyl siding, replacement windows and seamless guttering. Quality craftsmanship, over a decade of professional service in Southwest Iowa. 641-782-0905.

Handyman Service HANDYMAN. Carpentry, Painting, Doors, Windows, Miscellaneous Home Repairs. Creston and Surrounding Areas. 641-208-1730; 641-782-9909.

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Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous reliable service in SouthStorage west Iowa, free estimates, 641-322SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, 5160 or 1-800-245-0337. records, inventory, furniture.

You store it, lock it, take the key. Industrial Park, Creston, 641-782-6227.

City Worker, Gas, Wastewater The City of Lorimor, Iowa has an immediate opening for a City Worker who is Gas and Wastewater Certified.

Experience in all phases of utility modeling and flow; regulatory compliance, be knowledgeable of all regulations and reporting requirements, must be OQ certified. Possess strong organizational skills, be a self-starter, handle multi task with changing priorities.

Job duties include but are not limited to- help maintain required federal and state reports; use a carbon monoxide tester; combustible gas indicator (CGI) to detect gas; installs regulators; sets pressure points; detects gas leaks; maintains gas valves; disconnects gas services; removes meters as directed; responds to Natural Gas Emergencies. Also responsible for collecting wastewater samples and completing all reports and submitting to proper agencies. Candidate will be responsible for road maintenance and repair. Snow removal on city streets, and misc. maintenance projects throughout the city.

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300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273

This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer commited to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Madison County Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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JOIN US AS A PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER

Inserter Position Opening Creston Publishing Company has a part-time inserter position available in our mailroom.

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.

GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN DENTAL AND VISION PLAN 401 (k) WITH COMPANY MATCHING PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE BONUSES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE Please stop by your nearest Workforce Development Center to fill out an application. Applications can also be picked up at Osceola Foods and mailed back to Jared Lee, 1027 Warren Ave. Osceola, IA. 50213 Applications will be accepted from May 23 thru May 29, 2016 Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Must be able to work flexible hours, Monday through Friday. Job responsibilities include putting printed advertising materials into our papers, stacking papers, bundling papers, helping package all products for delivery and distribution.

ENHANCED WAGE PROGRESSION (Shift differential not included) START AT $14.05 $15.05 AFTER 1 YEAR $15.55 AFTER 18 MONTHS $16.60 AFTER 36 MONTHS

Interested candidates can please stop in and fill out an application or send their resume to: Creston Publishing Company Attn: Rose Henry PO 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.

GARAGE SALES

Saturday, June 11 Advertise your Garage Sale with us!

All ads will be published in the Classified Section of the Creston News Advertiser June 9th and/or 10th.

Take Advantage of our “Early Bird� Pricing (Pricing good thru Friday, May 27th ) SAVE $4!

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Friendly work environments. Benefits for FT.

Nurse Force 2900 Westown Parkway, # 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-224-4566 Apply on-line at www.nurseforce.com

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CLASSIFIEDS

Creston News Advertiser | Monday, May 23, 2016

Clean it up with the Classifieds

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Lone medalist Creston’s only medal of the meet didn’t even come on the track. It came from the shot put ring, where junior Hannah Hood repeated as a medalist in Class 3A. After finishing sixth as a sophomore in the event and placing ninth at this year’s Drake Relays, expectations were high for Hood.

Hood There was certainly pressure to perform well and that pressure got ramped up several notches after Hood fouled on each of her first two throws in prelims.

“Sure did. Got one shot to make it count, so you’ve got to make it happen,” Arnold said. “It wasn’t the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen, but she made sure it went straight this time.”

Hood’s third and final throw of prelims went 36 feet, 6 inches, which was good enough to qualify her fifth for finals.

She did not improve on that mark on any of her three throws in

ES MOINES — Mount Ayr’s boys distance medley relay team waited and waited on the infield of the Jim Duncan Track at Drake Stadium here Friday, awaiting its fate.

The Raiders ran in heat one of three and set the time to beat in the event. Then the waiting game began, as the Raiders watched two

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By SCOTT VICKER more heats run, waiting to see if their time held up.

Mount Ayr’s time of 3:36.01 stood up to win the Class 1A state championship in the event, as Lisbon ran 3:38.16 in the third heat for second place. It was one of two state championships for Mount Ayr at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet, with Kyle Dolecheck winning his third straight state title in the 800 meters (see related story).

That waiting game Friday proved to be foreshadowing for the

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waiting game the Raiders played Saturday.

After Dolecheck and Trevor Anderson combined to score 14 team points in the 800 meters, vaulting the Raiders into second place in the Class 1A team race, Mount Ayr had to wait to see how many points Audubon and Jesup would score leading up to the 4x400 relay.

Audubon won the shuttle hurdle relay and scored 15 team points in the 110 meter high hurdles, while

Raiders fall short of team trophy

ES MOINES — Mount Ayr senior Kyle Dolecheck entered elite company when he won his third consecutive Class 1A 800-meter state championship here Saturday at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet.

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Dolecheck became just the fifth Iowa high school athlete to win three straight state titles in the 800 meters.

He joins Cedar Rapids’ Harrison Barnes (1919-21), Cherokee’s John Graves (1932-34), Charles City’s Isaac Wendland (2006-08) and Mid-Prairie’s Aaron Stockstell (2006-08) as three-peat winners in the event.

“People I didn’t even know were cheering me on as I was running down the chute. It just gets you a lot of recognition when you win three in a row.

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The Creston/O-M girls tennis team defeated Shenandoah 5-4, thanks to a tiebreaker victory by the No. 1 doubles team of Jenna Taylor and Alli Thomsen. The victory gives the Panthers their first girls state team tennis tournament appearance in program history. For more on the dual, see page 2S. >>

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Creston senior Taylor Briley carries the baton down the homestretch one final time during Saturday morning’s Class 3A girls sprint medley relay at the Co-ed State Track Meet in Des Moines.

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Mount Ayr’s Jacob Taylor, left, Cal Daughton, center, and Kyle Dolecheck, right, celebrate after their time from the first heat stands up to win the Class 1A distance medley relay state championship Friday evening at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet in Des Moines. INSET, Dolecheck, left, and teammate and step-brother Trevor Anderson, right, embrace after Dolecheck won his third straight Class 1A state title in the 800 meters and Anderson won his first career individual state medal by placing fifth in Saturday morning’s 800 meters.

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ES MOINES — The Creston girls track team brought home one medal from last weekend’s Co-ed State Track Meet here at Drake Stadium.

For most teams, that might be an exciting finish to the track season.

But for a Creston girls team that qualified 12 events to the state meet, it wasn’t satisfying.

Sure, the Panthers ran numerous PRs and season’s bests. But the medal count was lacking.

“Every year we’ve got them peaked at the right time. You come up here and there’s no reason you don’t PR up here, don’t run season’s bests on relays,” head coach Clay Arnold said. “The weather was perfect, great competition. Hopefully we can build off of this. A lot of girls were just happy getting here, which was good for them. But hopefully we’re not content with that.”

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Creston News Advertiser | Monday, May 23, 2016

Pushed to limit, Panther girls triumph for first state tourney berth Taylor-Thomsen win tiebreaker to clinch 5-4 win over Fillies

By LARRY PETERSON to a 3-0 lead on the way to CNA senior sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

ATLANTIC — Shenandoah’s No. 1 doubles team of Sarah Wood and Adriana Olague had three set points, leading Creston/O-M’s Jenna Taylor and Alli Thomsen 40-15 with a 6-5 lead in the set on Saturday in the team tennis regional final.

One more point, and Wood-Olague would win the set, 7-5, after dropping the opening set, 6-0, to the Panther senior duo who won their second regional doubles title two days earlier.

But in this tournament, instead of a third set, the match is decided in a super tiebreaker — first one to 10 points wins.

At the time, the two teams were tied in the dual at 4-4.

The winner of this match would be regional champion, headed to the first round of state tournament play today. After losing the first set in such convincing fashion, Shenandoah’s Wood and Olague were so close to hinging the Panthers’ state hopes on the tenuous situation of a 10-point tiebreaker.

So close.

“Not close enough,” Thomsen said afterward, smiling as teammates held the school’s first state tournament banner for girls tennis.

Timely rally

Taylor and Thomsen battled back to deuce, and then won the point, to make the set 6-6. They then played a seven-point tiebreaker to determine the winner of the set. So, in effect, they could be looking at playing two straight tiebreakers to determine the state qualifying team, if they lost the first one.

With all the spectators and their teammates focused quietly on every point, Taylor and Thomsen bolted

winning the tiebreaker, 7-4.

That gave them set, match and 5-4 Panther victory.

And a big sigh of relief from everyone cheering on the Creston/O-M side. The epic battle started at 9 a.m. and didn’t conclude until 1:10 p.m.

“Jenna and I are both super competitive,” Thomsen said.

“We were down 1540, but you just keep bat- Thomsen tling one point at a time. That’s what we always say. I have all the confidence in the world in Jenna and I never felt like we were going to let it go.”

Taylor, who will be playing in her third state tournament early next month as a doubles partner, said she and Thomsen just kept their heads and battled until things started going their way again. Her scream, “LET’S GO!” as they scored the seventh and winning point of the tiebreaker summed up the feelings of the relieved Panther team members and their families.

“We were down a game for most of the second set and it got a little tense,” Taylor admitted.

“Obviously, they were very good play- Taylor ers. I saw Sydney and Caitlin were dominating over there, and I was getting excited that if we won, we’d do it!”

“It was nerve-wracking watching Jenna and Alli today,” said senior team member Ann Waigand. “This is really awesome because we’re all really close. It’s so cool for everyone to go to state together.”

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Jenna Taylor reaches for a backhand shot during her No. 1 singles victory over Shenandoah’s Sarah Wood as the Panthers beat the Fillies, 5-4.

“We just need to play like we did today and make sure we’re all on our best level.”

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CAITLIN MCILRAVY Creston/O-M senior

The win vaults Creston/O-M (11-2) into the first round of state at 3 p.m. today against Ballard, now 12-1 in a season that includes a 5-4 victory at Creston on April 15. In that match, Taylor lost a tiebreaker at No. 1 singles and two other matches ended at 8-6.

“We were not on our best tennis that day and had a lot of close matches,” Thomsen said. “I feel confident in the way we’re playing right now, so it should be fun.”

“We just need to play like we did today and make sure we’re all on our best level,” McIlravy said.

The winner of today’s dual meet will advance to the Class 1A final four on the final day of the state

tournament (June 4) at Byrnes Park in Waterloo. The state semifinals are 9 a.m.

June 4 and championship at 2 p.m.

Close call

Saturday’s regional match was the second 5-4 win over Shenandoah of the season for the Panthers, with both going down to the final doubles match on the court.

Some matches swung the other way, however.

Taylor avenged an earlier loss to Wood at No. 1 singles, 7-5, 6-0. Shenandoah’s Delaney Bopp turned the tide at No. 6 singles in a close match with Ann Waigand, 7-5, 6-4, coming from behind in both sets.

Sydney Dunphy nearly switched the outcome at No. 4 singles after losing early in the season, falling just 6-5 in set one. But Marilyn Cepeda won the second set, 6-5, as both Dunphy and Thomsen were slowed by illness Saturday. Gracie Russell rallied to win the second set of her match after dropping the first, but Shenandoah’s Jacee Hogue won the 10-point super tiebreaker.

While head coach Kevin Cooper was with the Panther boys team in substate action at Red Oak, assistants Amanda Plymale and Anthony Donahoo were with the girls.

“Jenna played her best singles match of the year,” Plymale said, “but then we Plymale dropped the (singles) points at four and six. Dunphy struggled with some health issues during her singles, but she was able to bounce back for doubles. We allowed Shen to get back in some matches after getting out to leads of 5-0 and 5-2, and that intensified the meet.”

Plymale said being tied 3-3 after singles is usually a good sign for this Panther squad.

“Our girls know doubles are our strength and they were fired up to play, Plymale said. “Dunphy-McIlravy flew through their match,

setting us up at 4-3, but then we dropped number three doubles. Taylor and Thomsen definitely had a lot of pressure on their shoulders in the second set. The nerves were showing, but they knew their team needed them. They held strong into the tiebreeaker to finish it 7-4. It was a very exciting moment for the girls, parents, coaches and fans.

They have worked so hard over the past four years and really deserved this win.”

Ballard matches

Several of today’s Ballard matches look to be close. In April, Taylor lost to Emily Jurgensen 9-8 (7-5 tiebreaker) at No. 1 singles.

Both McIlravy and Russell competed on even terms in 8-6 defeats. In other close matches on the positive side for Creston/O-M, Dunphy won 8-5 in singles and teamed with McIlravy for an 8-5 win in doubles.

“Looking at facing Ballard again, we really have the momentum going for us after beating both of their TENNIS | 6S

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Creston/O-M’s Sydney Dunphy prepares to hit a volley shot at the net with teammate Caitlin McIlravy on the baseline at right during No. 2 doubles play Saturday in the regional final against Shenandoah. The Panther duo won, 6-1, 6-1, as part of the team’s 5-4 dual victory.

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Gracie Russell of Creston/O-M concentrates on a forehand shot during a tiebreaker singles match against Shenandoah.

Boone knocks off Panther boys in substate

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

RED OAK — An undefeated Boone team derailed the Creston/O-M boys tennis team in substate action Saturday, 5-1.

After ending the Panther season at 8-2, Boone then suffered its first defeat at the hands of 13-0 Glenwood, as the Rams advanced to state with a 5-3 victory in the substate finals. Earlier, Glenwood ousted North Polk, 5-1.

Glenwood will play an opponent to be determined May 31 at the Waveland Tennis Courts in Des Moines.

Ryan Kucera, Creston/OM’s state-qualifying singles player, picked up a 6-3, 6-4 victory Saturday.

Sam Eagan went to a third set before losing at No. 5 singles, and Kucera Boone was able to win three other singles matches and a doubles match in straight sets to clinch the win. (Duals are six singles and three doubles matches, with the winning team needing at least five wins in those matches.)

Creston/O-M’s Jaden Driskell was in a long battle

at No. 3 singles with Boone senior Ethan Patterson, a 2016 doubles state qualifier. The Panther sophomore won first set 7-6 on a 10-8 tiebreaker win, and then Driskell Patterson took the second set at 7-6 with a 7-4 tiebreak triumph.

They did not finish the third set when Boone had already secured the fifth and clinching victory at No. 3 doubles.

“We got off to a good start with Ryan getting a big win at No. 1 singles,” coach Kevin Cooper said. “Danny

(Anderson) is a great player and a 2016 state qualifier in doubles. Ryan played well and controlled the action well.”

The Panther coach said Driskell’s match at No. 3 singles was a special one for spectators to watch.

“Jaden and Ethan played over two hours in singles, and were unable to finish before Boone had secured its fifth point,” Cooper said.

“It is unfortunate that neither got credit for a win, because they both played so well and competed so long!”

Overall, Cooper said the Panther boys team had a successful season, and only Kucera and Eagan will graduate from the varsity lineup.

“We came in with some kids shifting up the ladder, and we battled through all of that,” Cooper said. “We competed hard, and are still considered a young team.

We will miss Ryan and Sam from our lineup for next year. They have provided great leadership for us the last few years.”

Kucera will make his second appearance in state tournament singles play on Friday at Byrnes Park Tennis Center in Waterloo.

Class 1A Boys Substate At Red Oak Semifinals Boone 5, Creston/O-M 1 Singles — Ryan Kucera (C/OM) def. Danny Anderson (B), 6-3, 6-4; Andrew Troe (B) def. Jacob Cook (C/O-M), 6-0, 6-1; Jackson Zehr (B) def. Triston Davidson (C/O-M), 6-1, 6-2; Caden

Burkamper (B) def. Sam Eagan (C/O-M), 4-6, 6-2, 6-2; Mason Hulse (B) def. Dustin Merritt (C/O-M), 6-3, 6-1; Jaden Driskell (C/O-M) vs. Ethan Patterson (B) did not finish, 7-6 (10-8), 6-7 (7-4).

Doubles — Zehr-Hulse (B) def. Davidson-Merritt (C/O-M), 6-1, 6-0. Cook-Driskell (C/O-M) vs. Anderson-Patterson (B) and Kucera-Eagan (C/O-M) vs. TroeBurkamper (B) did not finish.

Glenwood 5, North Polk 1 Championship Glenwood 5, Boone 3 Singles — Danny Anderson (B) def. Sam Lauritsen (G), 6-2, 6-1; Alex Chekal (G) def.

Andrew Troe (B), 6-3, 6-2; Aaron Bertini (G) def. Ethan Patterson (B), 6-2, 7-6; Adam Konfrst (G) def. Jackson Zehr (B), 6-4, 6-4; Sean Harper (G) def. Caden Burkamper (B), 6-2, 6-2; Mason Hules (B) def. Ethan Thompson (G), 6-2, 6-1.

Doubles — Chekal-Lauritsen (G) def. Anderson-Patterson (B), 6-4, 2-6, 7-6; Troe-Burkamper (B) def. Bertini-Konfrst (G), 7-5, 6-2; Zehr-Hulse (B) def. ThompsonHarper (G), 6-1, 6-2.

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Creston News Advertiser | Monday, May 23, 2016

NV medley finishes second Scar ends high school career with four-medal performance. n

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CNA managing editor svicker@crestonnews.com

DES MOINES — Nodaway Valley’s girls distance medley relay team shocked the crowd and itself here Friday afternoon when it placed second in Class 1A. It was one of four medals Wolverine senior Destiny Scar won at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet at Drake Stadium.

The Wolverines ran 4:32 in the distance medley relay at the State Qualifying Meet, qualifying in 15th place to the state meet.

All the Nodaway Valley relay team of Sadie Marnin, Rachel Scheel, Kenna Lundy and Scar did was take 13 seconds off that time and finish second overall in Class 1A. “Unbelievable! I never thought we would place at state,” Scheel said afterward.

The Wolverines toasted the rest of heat two, winning the second heat by more than 6.5 seconds with their time of 4:19.33.

The Nodaway Valley quartet then had to sit and watch the final heat run, waiting to see what place it would get.

Only Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto ran faster, clocking a 4:12.50, with East Mills running 4:20.83 to finish third.

Marnin started things off by putting the Wolverines in good position by making up the stagger from her position in lane one.

“I kind of just knew if I passed some people in the lanes before me, I would be ahead and I knew we would have a really good chance if

I just did that,” Marnin said.

“I almost caught the girl in the second lane as we were coming around the curve.”

Scheel carried that momentum forward by passing several runners before handing off to Lundy.

“It felt really good,” Scheel said. “She (Marnin) really pulled me ahead so I could pass at least a few girls and get it handed off to Kenna. It just felt good running here.”

Lundy bolted to the lead and Nodaway Valley was never challenged again in the heat.

“It felt really good as I was coming around the first curve, getting ahead of everybody,” Lundy said.

“Then I for sure thought they were going to catch me as I got around the second curve. Then I got to the front stretch and, all of a sudden, I had more and started going faster. I don’t know where that came from.”

Scar anchored on the 800-meter leg of the relay and continued to pull away from the field.

“I came around over here by the start line again, and I didn’t feel what I normally feel at other meets,” Scar said. “I kept on pushing and pushing and I got down this homestretch, and I think God just gave me a burst of energy and I was able to kick it in. We did really amazing.

I’m so proud of this team I’m with, and I don’t think I’ll ever find another team like these girls.”

Four medals

In addition to the silver medal Scar won in the distance medley relay, she also placed fifth in Thursday’s 3,000 meters and eighth in both the 800 meters and 1,500 meters on Saturday.

It capped off a stellar high school career for the future Morningside College athlete.

“I just wish I could have done a little better than the

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Members of the Nodaway Valley girls distance medley team, from left, Kenna Lundy, Rachel Scheel, Destiny Scar and Sadie Marnin celebrate after finishing second in Class 1A in the event Friday at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet in Des Moines.

times I got,” Scar said. “I’m happy for the other runners, who did amazing. It’s awesome being here on the Drake track and finishing it all up here.”

In the 800 meters, Scar had to hurdle a fallen runner in the final 150 meters of the race.

A runner in front of Scar stepped on the rail and went d o w n , c a u s i n g Scar another runner to fall. Scar had to move out into lane three to avoid the pile-up, before hurdling one of the fallen runners.

Scar led the field in the

1,500 meters for about 1,100 meters, before Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto’s Emalee Fundermann and East Mills’ Janette Schraft pulled ahead and then eventually pulled away.

“It was part of my plan (to lead the race), but I didn’t feel like we went out that fast, and then I came around over here and I was like, ‘Dang it, we’re 10 seconds ahead of where we should be right now!’” Scar said. “I didn’t have anything left for that last 300 meters, whenever they all overtook me.”

Mount Ayr medals

The Mount Ayr girls also saw a dramatic improvement in a relay on its way to winning a state-meet medal.

The Raiderette 4x400

relay team of Bailey Anderson, Macy Larsen, Caylie Hickman and Keirston Klommhaus took off 12 seconds during Friday’s prelims to earn a spot in Saturday’s finals.

Mount Ayr ran 4:14.40 in prelims to qualify seventh to Saturday’s finals.

In finals, Mount Ayr ran 4:17.85 to finish eighth. All four members of the relay team return next year, as Anderson and Hickman are sophomores, Larsen is a junior and Klommhaus is a freshman.

2016 Co-ed State Track Meet Class 1A girls Team scores — 1. West Hancock 50, 2. Sioux Central 44, 3. Central Elkader 42, 20.

Nodaway Valley 14, 53. Mount Ayr 1.

Friday Distance medley relay — 1.

Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto, 4:12.50; 2. Nodaway Valley (Sadie Marnin, Rachel Scheel, Kenna Lundy, Destiny Scar), 4:19.33.

100 meter hurdles prelims — 1. Kenzie Keune, Sioux Central, 15.25; 16. Alyssa Johnson, Mount Ayr, 16.94.

4x400 relay prelims — 1.

Central Elkader, 4:06.76; 7.

Mount Ayr (Bailey Anderson, Macy Larsen, Caylie Hickman, Keirston Klommhaus), 4:14.40.

Saturday Sprint medley relay — 1.

Central Elkader, 1:51.09; 13.

Mount Ayr (Caylie Hickman, Alyssa Johnson, Keirston Klommhaus, Bailey Anderson), 1:54.72.

800 meters — 1. Emalee Fundermann, Maple ValleyAnthon-Oto, 2:19.68; 8. Destiny Scar, Nodaway Valley, 2:26.41.

1,500 meters — 1. Emalee Fundermann, Maple ValleyAnthon-Oto, 4:53.41; 8. Destiny Scar, Nodaway Valley, 5:12.17.

4x400 relay finals — 1. Central Elkader, 4:02.56; 8. Mount Ayr (Bailey Anderson, Macy Larsen, Caylie Hickman, Keirston Klommhaus), 4:17.85.

Wolverines roll to state tourney berth with 308

By LARRY PETERSON Marshalltown’s American CNA senior sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

ANITA — For the first time in 13 years, a Nodaway Valley golf team is going to state.

The Wolverines picked a good time for their best round of the season, shooting 308 — with four players at 80 or better — Friday afternoon at Crestwood Hills Golf Club. Runner-up Griswold shot 318 and will join Nodaway Valley at the Class 1A Boys State Golf Tournament Friday and Saturday at

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Jackson Lamb of Nodaway Valley tees off on No. 18 at Crestwood Hills Golf Club during Class 1A district play Friday. Lamb won a playoff for medalist honors with a birdie on the first playoff hole after shooting 2-over-par 73.

Legion Golf Course.

Tee times are 10:30 a.m.

Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday, weather permitting.

After qualifying individually as a junior at the same course for Class 1A state, Jackson Lamb is happy to be joined by teammates after winning a playoff hole for medalist honors Friday.

Lamb and Elijah Lamoureux of Westwood, Sloan each shot 2-over 73. Lamb birdied the first playoff hole (No. 10), clinching the win as Lamoureux was facing a par putt.

“I drove to the right and got kind of lucky it went to an open spot,” Lamb said.

“Then I just rolled it onto the green and had to make the 15-footer. I was just really happy our team made it. That was the number one goal, not the (playoff). It’s been awhile, so that’s a big accomplishment for us.”

The Nodaway Valley team of 2003 was the last to participate in team state golf. This is the first as a head coach for seventh-year Wolverine coach Steve Shantz, who served as an NV | 7S

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Sam Marnin of Nodaway Valley chips onto the No. 1 green at Crestwood Hils Golf Club Friday. Marnin shot 8-over-par 79 in the Class 1A district competition for the state-qualifying Wolverines.

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Creston News Advertiser | Monday, May 23, 2016

Nodaway Valley senior Kenna Lundy, right, runs in the Class 1A girls 200 meter prelims Thursday evening at the Co-ed State Track Meet.

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Mount Ayr senior Jacob Taylor, center, flies off the curve during the Class 1A boys 200 meter prelims Thursday evening at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet in Des Moines.

East Union’s Gabe Nixon hits the backstretch during the Class 1A boys 400 meter dash on Thursday at the Co-ed State Track Meet.

Creston senior Josie Sickels, right, reaches to make the handoff to sophomore teammate Cayla Maitlen during the 4x200 relay on Friday morning at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet.

Nodaway Valley junior Jared Corder rounds the turn during the Class 1A boys 1,600 meters Saturday at the Co-ed State Track Meet.

Creston freshman Brielle Baker carries the baton during the Class 3A girls 4x400 relay prelims Friday afternoon at the Co-ed State Track Meet.

Mount Ayr freshman MacKenzie Shields clears the bar at opening height 4-7 during the Class 1A girls high jump competition Friday afternoon at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet in Des Moines.

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Jesup finished second in the 4x100 relay, putting Mount Ayr up against the wall to win its third team trophy in the past three years.

Entering the final event, Mount Ayr needed to win the 4x400 relay and have Jesup finish third or worse in order to win a team trophy.

The Raiders ran the fastest time in Friday’s prelims of the event, with Jesup running the third-fastest time. But on Saturday, it was Jesup winning the 4x400 state championship, with Mount Ayr finishing second, as 400-meter state champion Ethan Wyant held off 800-meter champion Dolecheck down the final straightaway.

That moved Jesup into second place in the team standings, with Audubon third and Mount Ayr fourth, four points back of Audubon’s 38 points.

“Even coming down to that 4x4, we had to win it and we were going to need help from somebody else to split a gap there and help us get a four-point margin to tie Jesup,” Mount Ayr head coach Brad Elliott said. “So anytime you’re asking for something like that and you’re Elliott running against a really good team, that’s asking a lot.”

Medley title

After a shaky start to the state meet on Thursday, Mount Ayr got back on track by reclaiming the distance medley state championship.

The Raiders won the event on their way to the 2014 state team title and finished second last year, after Alta/ Aurelia was able to dethrone the Raiders from the fast heat.

This year, Mount Ayr had to run out of the slow heat after qualifying 24th out of 24 teams to the state meet.

Some called it and improbable victory, coming out of the slow heat. But the Raiders had the fastest time in Class 1A all season and

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It’s relieving, and it’s an awesome feeling to win three in a row,” Dolecheck said.

Dolecheck clocked a 1:57.15 to win by almost two full seconds over Nodaway Valley junior Jared Corder, who ran a PR and new school record of 1:59.03. Dolecheck’s teammate and step-brother Trevor Anderson finished fifth in 2:00.67. Lenox senior Jacob Bolinger placed 15th in 2:04.40.

The Raider senior brought the field through the first 400 meters in 56 seconds, with the field trying to stick with him.

By the time Dolecheck reached the backstretch on the last lap, he had gapped the field.

No one challenged Dolecheck over the course of the final 300 meters. Corder and Anderson each moved up through the field over the final 300 meters, with Corder bolting past Nishnabotna’s Josh Haning in the final 50 meters to take second place. Carson Wright of Hudson, who ran in the first heat, split Corer and Haning to take third place.

“Trevor ran a very smart race to just keep himself in there,” Mount Ayr head coach Brad Elliott said.

“We had a familiar face with Jared Corder. Jared Corder ran a great time.

asserted their dominance in the event on Friday.

The team of Jacob Taylor, Cal Daughton, Anderson and Dolecheck dominated the first heat by more than 8 seconds and ended up winning the event by more than 2 seconds.

“After the kids ran at the Drake Relays in that lane (lane eight), we weren’t scared,” Elliott said. “We had a lot of confidence with that crew. They’re very talented. They’re also very accomplished runners.”

“We knew we had it in us.

When you run in the first heat, once you get done you have to sit around and wait for the rest of the times,” Taylor said. “We knew we could run a fast time.

We’ve had Taylor a fast time all year, so we had to run our best and wait to see how it turned out.”

Dolecheck anchored the Raiders to victory, running 1:58 on his 800-meter anchor leg.

“We were thankful for Kyle,” Daughton said. “The sprinters on other teams and us are about the same, but Kyle’s the best 1A 800 runner in the state.”

Dolecheck said it was nice for the Raiders to get back on track with the medley win after Thursday’s slow start.

“We didn’t get things off like we wanted to in the 200 and 400. (In the) 4x8, we improved, but didn’t get any points there,” he said. “Today, we just wanted to get in the groove. Just to win the distance med coming in with the slowest time is a big relief.”

4x400 battle

Mount Ayr found itself in a dual with Jesup for the 4x400 relay championship, with Jesup getting the edge when Wyant held off Dolecheck’s charge in the final 100 meters.

Senior Rhett Murphy led the Raiders off with a 52.7 carry, while Daughton ran 52.3. Anderson took the baton in fourth place and

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Mount Ayr junior Cal Daughton carries the baton on the second leg of the Raiders’ 4x400 relay team during prelims on Friday night. Mount Ayr posted the fastest time in prelims and finished second in Saturday’s finals of the event.

eventually handed off to Dolecheck at the same time Wyant got the stick for Jesup. Anderson split a 50.5.

Dolecheck took an early lead on Wyant, but Wyant charged to the lead and put a gap on Dolecheck on the backstretch. Dolecheck ran up on Wyant’s shoulder coming down the homestretch, but Wyant was able to hold him off, unlike in Friday’s prelims.

Mount Ayr ran 3:26.47 to Jesup’s 3:23.23.

“FRIDAY was an outstanding day for us, the points just weren’t there for us that we were counting on.”

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Mount Ayr boys track coach

“(I’m) really proud of our guys. (We) set a season-best time there,” Elliott said. “Outstanding time for them to put down.

They competed very well this weekend.”

Close calls

There were plenty of close calls over the course of the weekend, where if things had gone just a little differently, Mount Ayr could have ended up with a third team trophy in three years.

Senior Nick Wurster and Anderson each had ninthplace finishes on Thursday, with Wurster missing finals of the long jump by just half an inch and Anderson missing scoring a point in the 400 meter dash by .02 seconds.

The Raiders finished ninth in Friday’s 4x200 relay with the team of Taylor, Wurster, Murphy and

Daughton, again finishing just .02 seconds out of scoring points. Mount Ayr took 11th in the 4x100 prelims on Friday night.

Friday afternoon saw Audubon’s Mitchell Nelsen initially get disqualified in the 110 meter high hurdle prelims, before eventually being reinstated into Saturday’s finals, where he won the event for a big 10 points.

“Some years you have to put those performances down, and it’s a matter of a lot of other people stepping up, too,” Elliott said.

“It’s tough when we’re all competing for the same points. Yeah, we kind of had some bad breaks with hundredths of a second and ninth-place finishes in a few of those events. Friday was an outstanding day for us, the points just weren’t there for us that we were counting on.”

2016 Co-ed State Track Meet Class 1A boys Team scores — 1. Lisbon 52, 2. Jesup 40, 3. Audubon 38, 4.

Mount Ayr 34, 34. Nodaway Valley 8.

Friday 4x200 relay — 1. LawtonBronson, 1:31.38; 9. Mount Ayr (Jacob Taylor, Nick Wurster, Rhett Murphy, Cal Daughton), 1:33.28.

Distance medley relay — 1.

Mount Ayr (Jacob Taylor, Cal Daughton, Trevor Anderson, Kyle Dolecheck), 3:36.01.

4x100 relay prelims — 1.

Lawton-Bronson, 43.96; 11.

Mount Ayr (Jacob Taylor, Rhett Murphy, Cal Daughton, Nick Wurster), 45.26.

4x400 relay prelims — 1.

Mount Ayr (Rhett Murphy, Cal Daughton, Trevor Anderson, Kyle Dolecheck), 3:28.09.

Saturday 800 meters — 1. Kyle Dolecheck, Mount Ayr, 1:57.15; 2. Jared Corder, Nodaway Valley, 1:59.03; 5. Trevor Anderson, Mount Ayr, 2:00.67; 15. Jacob Bolinger, Lenox, 2:04.40.

1,600 meters — 1. Riley Bauer, North Union, 4:25.95; 15. Jared Corder, Nodaway Valley, 4:48.98; 22. Jacob Bolinger, Lenox, 4:56.48.

4x400 relay finals — 1. Jesup, 3:26.23; 2. Mount Ayr (Rhett Murphy, Cal Daughton, Trevor Anderson, Kyle Dolecheck), 3:26.47.

“IT’S a huge feather in his cap for the type of runner he’s (Dolecheck) been for us and this kind of four-year reign he’s had for us.”

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BRAD ELLIOTT

Mount Ayr boys track coach

For Pride of Iowa kids to work together and go through that race was a great race to watch.

“It’s hard to believe Kyle is one of five guys to win three consecutive titles in the 800. It’s a huge feather in his cap for the type of runner he’s been for us and this kind of four-year reign he’s had for us.”

Pressure

Coming in as the twotime defending state champion, Dolecheck felt the pressure heading into Saturday’s race.

“The last two years, it was anyone’s race, but this year I had a big target on my back,” Dolecheck said.

“I was ahead all year on Quikstats, and everyone else was going to shoot for me and go out with me. It’s relieving to win it.”

Dolecheck said his plan was to take the field out faster than the rest of the runners were used to, noting that he’s comfortable going through 400 meters in 56 seconds.

That plan was also set up to help teammate Ander-

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Mount Ayr senior Kyle Dolecheck (4) leads the field into turn three on the first lap of Saturday’s Class 1A boys 800 meters. Dolecheck won the race in 1:57.15, becoming just the fifth Iowa high school boy to win three straight state titles at 800 meters.

son, by pulling him along to a new PR time. It worked to perfection.

“I was going to make them come out faster than they’re used to and then see how they finished, and see if Trevor could get up there,” Dolecheck said.

“That last lap, I felt a little bit different. I had a lot more adrenaline, and I just decided to try to stay with Kyle, keep the same dis-

tance between us the whole time,” said Anderson, who earned his first individual state medal. “I saw him pick Anderson it up and Corder picked it up, and I knew I had to give it my all and keep

pumping and going.”

Corder moved up from third place at last year’s state meet Corder to second place this year, breaking the 2-minute mark for the first time in his career.

In the process, he broke

TJ Bower’s school record of 2:01.03 from 2014.

“I’m satisfied with it. I ran under 2 (minutes), so I’m happy with it,” Corder said. “I just wanted to beat that Nishnabotna kid and get second, and I did, so I’m happy.”

Corder’s goal for next year is simple.

“To win state in the open 8,” he said. “I’m confident.”

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CNA photos by LARRY PETERSON Creston/O-M assistant coach Amanda Plymale watches as Caitlin McIlravy hits a leapSydney Dunphy of Creston/O-M reaches for a short shot by Shenandoah’s Marilyn ing backhand return near the baseline against Adriana Olague of Shenandoah during Cepeda in their No. 4 singles match Saturday. Cepeda won, 6-5, 6-3, but Dunphy came Saturday’s team regional final. McIlravy won, 6-1, 6-1, and teamed with Sydney Dunphy back to team with Caitlin McIlravy for a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 2 doubles. for a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 2 doubles.

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doubles teams and their number four singles player at districts on Thursday,” Plymale said. “Our girls are motivated and ready to play.”

Meanwhile, Cooper rejoins the girls today and is excited about their accomplishment. The only team in tennis Cooper history to reach this level is the 1989 boys team.

“The girls did an amazing job competing in tight matches all day long,” Cooper said. “The kids had a day to soak it in, and then it’s right back to work on Mon-

day. We have a great opportunity in front of us.”

Other matchups determining the final four at state on June 4 are Decorah (12-1) vs. Pella Christian at Waterloo; Camanche (5-6) vs. Keokuk (7-3) at Muscatine; and Waterloo Columbus (12-0) vs. Carroll Kuemper Catholic (10-2) in a regional final at Boone, with that winner taking on Le Mars (12-2) in Fort Dodge Tuesday.

1A Girls Regional Championship Round Creston/O-M 5, Shenandoah 4 Singles — Jenna Taylor (C/OM) def. Sarah Wood (S), 7-5, 6-0; Alli Thomsen (C/O-M) def.

Jordyn Lembrick (S), 6-4, 6-1; Caitlin McIlravy (C/O-M) def.

Adriana Olague (S), 6-1, 6-1; Marilyn Cepeda (S) def Sydney Dunphy (C/O-M), 6-5, 6-3; Jacee Hogue (S) def. Gracie Russell (C/O-M), 6-3, 4-6, (10-1); Delaney Bopp (S) def. Ann Waigand (C/OM), 7-5, 6-4.

Doubles — Taylor-Thomsen (C/O-M) def. Wood-Olague (S), 6-0, 7-6 (7-4); McIlravy-Dunphy (C/O-M) def. Lembrick-Hogue (S), 6-1, 6-1; Cepeda-Bopp (S) def.

Russell-Waigand (S), 6-3, 6-1.

Bryan Clark of KMA Radio in Shenandoah interviews Gracie Russell of Creston/O-M after the Panthers defeated Shenandoah, 5-4, in the team regional final at Atlantic Saturday. All six varsity players were interviewed for a video that was part of the station’s coverage of the event.

Alli Thomsen of Creston/O-M hits a backhand shot while defeating Jordyn Lembrick of Shenandoah, 6-4, 6-1, at No. 2 singles in Saturday’s regional final dual meet. Thomsen and Jenna Taylor also won at No. 1 doubles, 6-0, 7-6 (7-4) to clinch the 5-4 victory.

Warriors blown out by Thunder, 133-105 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Draymond Green claimed his kick that landed squarely in the area of the family jewels of Steven Adams was incidental contact as he flailed to draw a foul.

While Adams crouched down in agony as Green pleaded his case, and it all went the Oklahoma City Thunder’s way after that.

The Warriors were blasted by the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, losing 133-105 on Sunday and now trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

After Green was whistled for a Flagrant Foul 1, the Thunder responded with a 24-5 run to close out the first half with a 72-47 Ann Waigand of Creston/O-M strokes a serve during the No. 6 singles match in lead.

Saturday’s team regional final in Atlantic. Delaney Bopp of Shenandoah won the match, The 72 points were the most allowed by 7-5, 6-4, but the Panthers wo two of three doubles matches to secure a 5-4 dual victory.

the Warriors in any half this season, as they lost their poise in the heat of a frenetic playoff game on the road.

Fans chanted “kick him out” at the officials as they reviewed video of Green’s kick below the midsection, but a Flagrant Foul 1 was assessed.

Oklahoma City ran right past the Warriors after that, decimating them with transition baskets off their missed shots and capitalizing on poor defense. The Thunder ended up getting to the line for 33 free-throw attempts over the first three quarters.

Stephen Curry’s 24 points over three quarters wasn’t nearly enough, as he didn’t play in the fourth with the Warriors headed into the quarter trailing by 37.

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finals, staying in fifth place. “(She) improved her medal from last year. Obviously didn’t throw distance-wise what she wanted to, but a lot of inconsistencies this year, so to be able to get one good throw in and make finals was big.”

Hood had a best throw of 41-1.25 during the season.

“We were glad to have one medal,” Arnold said.

“We’ve never walked away from here without at least one medal, so we were glad she took care of it, because we couldn’t get it done on the track.”

Season’s bests

Even though the Panthers were shut out from winning any medals on the track, it wasn’t a lost weekend on the blue oval.

Creston ran season bests in five of the six relays it competed in, highlighted by a 10th-place finish in the distance medley relay.

“It’s a tough year in 3A, but we ran some times in those relays that w o u l d be pretty good in most years,” Ar- Arnold nold said.

The Creston team of Cayla Maitlen, Amber Castillo, Taylor Briley and Brielle

Baker ran 4:18.65 for a season’s best in the distance medley relay, finishing 1.61 seconds out of a medal.

“The d-med was our highest placewinner on the track.

They ran a really good time.

I was very happy with them,” Arnold said. “Briley’s first and only 60-second 400 (1:00.61). Baker ran a PR, 2:23.97. It was really good.”

The 4x200 relay team of Stephanie Hemsworth, Castillo, Josie Sickels and Maitlen ran a season’s best of 1:50.00 for 21st place and the 4x100 relay team of Rachel Hemsworth Shepherd, Maitlen, Hemsworth and Castillo ran a season’s best of 51.65 and beat Harlan.

“I think we were 19th (in the 4x100), so to be top 20 is pretty good,” Arnold said.

The sprint medley relay team finished 24th in 1:56.13 with the team of Hemsworth, Maitlen, Jesse Vicker and Briley.

Arnold said Hemsworth, Maitlen and Vicker all ran well on the relay.

“Steph had a real big weekend, ran a 12.84 leadoff and looked great. Vicker was awesome, 26.94. I knew she’d run a low 27, but she really moved it,” he said. “The girls

she was running against were probably running 24s. Obviously, she was coming in a lot hotter than we’d been practicing, because she ran over Briley there, but that was OK.” The 4x400 relay was the lone disappointment on the track for the Panthers, even though it ran a season’s best of 4:10.24 in prelims.

That team included Vicker, Baker, Hemsworth and Briley.

“We ran a season’s best.

That’s the goal, but we were really looking for a lot better than that,” Arnold said. “Of all the good events, the 4x4 was the one relay with slow times. A 4:08 qualified this year. We should have qualified for finals in that, so that was our one disappointment, that we weren’t able to make finals.”

Baker ran a PR of 2:25.43 in Saturday morning’s 800 meters, finishing 17th overall.

She was the second Baker best freshman in the field.

“You could tell today that her and Briley both were a little tired, just didn’t have the legs to turn it over,” Arnold said. “I know she wanted to run a lot faster, but

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Creston junior Hannah Hood releases a throw during finals of the Class 3A girls shot put Friday morning. Hood finished fifth in the event with her best throw of 39-6.

she had a big weekend for a first-ever trip up here, so I was happy with a PR.”

Future

Arnold said he hopes this year’s state meet experience makes his girls hungry for future success.

The Panthers qualified in 12 events and had five girls run in four events. But most importantly, many of the runners return next year.

Only Briley, Jessica Beatty, Castillo and Josie Sickels graduate from the group that took the track.

“We had a real nice mix of younger girls in there,” Arnold said. “We’ve got two freshmen that had never run up here. Steph just moved in, and she had never run up here. Maitlen was an alternate last year, now she has four races under her belt.

Shepherd got to run up here for the first time. She’ll be back.

“Our 4x4, out of the six girls, we had one senior and the rest are all freshmen and sophomores. We’ve got a lot of girls coming back and couple that with a few good freshmen coming in, and we should be able to reload next year if everyone stays hungry.”

Boys 800

For the Creston boys, lone qualifier senior Nick Walsh Creston senior Nick Walsh runs in the Class 3A boys 800 meters Saturday morning finished 23rd in Saturday at the Co-ed State Track Meet, while members of the Creston girls track team shout morning’s 800 meters. encouragement from the stands. Walsh finished 23rd in the event.

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assistant coach on Creston state-qualifying teams during his tenure at CHS. “This is a great group of seniors and we knew this was going to be the year,” Shantz said. “Four of our five guys are seniors. Last year I started getting us in some tournaments at tougher courses against tough competition to get us prepared for something like this.”

The only freshman in the group, Spencer Lamb, also had a big day Friday by shooting 5-over 76. Sam Marnin got off to a blazing start — 1-under after six holes — and came in at 79. SWCC golf signee Wes Davis, battling a back ailment, still managed to shoot 80 and Noah Cooper kept up his improving pace with a non-counting 97.

“As the tournament went along I knew they were playing well and all their hard work and playing tough courses had paid off,” Shantz said. “We want to thank the parents, school and commu-

“AS THE tournament went along I knew they were playing well and all their hard work and playing tough courses had paid off.”

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Nodaway Valley golf coach

nity for all their support they have given us along the way.”

Nodaway Valley had not shot under 330 all season, so carding a 308 at the most critical juncture of the season was satisfying to the Wolverine coach.

“We really had guys rise up,” Shantz said. “We knew Jackson could shoot in the low 70s here. Spencer Lamb, coming here and shooting a 76 with a broken toe, that’s tremendous. Sam got off to a great start and played well. He and Wes were right where we needed them to be.”

The other area district qualifier was East Union sophomore Sanden Cheers,

who finished out of the running for one of the four individual state Cheers berths with a 48-49 — 97.

“It was a good experience to get here and experience this as a sophomore,” said East Union coach Dave Campbell. “He’ll be back.”

Finishing right behind Lamb and Lamoureux as individuals Friday were the Reynolds brothers of Griswold, as James and Jacob each shot 3-over 74. Central Decatur’s Lukas Meyer earned a state tourney berth with his 78.

Class 1A District Team scoring (two state qualifiers) — 1. Nodaway Valley 308; 2. Griswold 316; 3. Westwood, Sloan 333; Nishnabotna 336; 5. Coon Rapids-Bayard 337; 6.

Central Decatur 338; 7. Maple Valley/Anthon Oto 345; 8. GliddenRalston 353; 9. Lamoni 361; 10.

Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 365.

Nodaway Valley (308) — Jackson Lamb 36-37 — 73; Spencer Lamb 36-40 — 76; Sam Marnin, Nodaway Valley, 39-40 — 79; Wes Davis, 38-42 — 80; Noah Cooper, 49-48 — 97.

Griswold (316) — James

Reynolds 33-41 — 74; Jacob Reynolds 36-38 — 74; Jacob Lewis 41-42 — 83; Sam Kankert 43-42 — 85; Marty Pelzer 46-41 — 87.

“WE’VE got a lot of girls coming back and couple that with a few good freshmen coming in, and we should be able to reload next year if everyone stays hungry.”

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Creston girls track coach

Walsh was up against defending state runner-up Wyatt Gatrost of Center Point Urbana.

Gatrost took the race out fast in 56 seconds and clocked a 1:56.27, which was good enough to hold on to win, as Fairfield’s Ross Emmanuel took second in 1:56.31, running out of the second heat.

Walsh took 23rd in 2:06.40.

“I started off pretty fast. I wasn’t relaxed,” Walsh said.

“I didn’t use my stride very well. I killed myself that first lap and couldn’t finish after that.”

“We were pretty proud of him. Going up there, it was fantastic he qualified in the first place,” Creston boys head coach Pat Schlapia said. “We were shooting for a faster time, but he got his second-fastest time of his Individual qualifiers not on state qualifying team — Elijah Lamoureux, Westwood, Sloan, 35-38 — 73; Lukas Meyer, Central

career. His last race was at state. We’re pretty proud of him. It was great that he had a chance to get up there and compete.”

2016 Co-ed State Track Meet Class 3A girls Team scores — 1. Davenport Assumption 126, 2. Pella 79.5, 3.

Dubuque Wahlert 61, 31. Creston 4.

Friday Shot put — 1. Brandi Botcher, Spencer, 41-4.75; 5. Hannah Hood, Creston, 39-6.

Distance medley relay — 1.

Davenport Assumption, 4:03.25; 10. Creston (Cayla Maitlen, Amber Castillo, Taylor Briley, Brielle Baker), 4:18.65.

100 meter hurdles prelims — 1. Maggi Bjustrom, ADM, 14.89; 23. Amber Castillo, Creston, 17.45.

4x200 relay — 1. Davenport Assumption, 1:41.50; 21. Creston (Stephanie Hemsworth, Amber Castillo, Josie Sickels, Cayla Maitlen), 1:50.00.

400 meter hurdles — 1. Molly Dean, Glenwood, 1:03.58; 23.

Lexie Little, Creston, 1:12.17.

4x100 relay prelims — 1.

Dubuque Wahlert, 49.23; 19.

Creston (Rachel Shepherd, Cayla Maitlen, Stephanie Hemsworth, Amber Castillo), 51.65.

4x400 relay prelims — 1.

Decorah, 4:00.95; 13. Creston (Jesse Vicker, Brielle Baker, Stephanie Hemsworth, Taylor Briley), 4:10.24.

Saturday Sprint medley relay — Dubuque Wahlert, 1:46.46; 24.

Creston (Stephanie Hemsworth, Cayla Maitlen, Jesse Vicker, Taylor Briley), 1:56.13.

800 meters — 1. Joy Ripslinger, Davenport Assumption, 2:07.51; 17. Brielle Baker, Creston, 2:25.43.

Class 3A boys Team scores — 1. Pella 62, 2. Vinton-Shellsburg 56, 3.

Sergeant Bluff-Luton 47.

Saturday 800 meters — Wyatt Gatrost, Center Point Urbana, 1:56.27; 23.

Nick Walsh, Creston, 2:06.40.

Decatur, 39-39 — 78.

East Union — Sanden Cheers 49-48 — 97.

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Nodaway Valley teammates Wes Davis (left) and Jackson Lamb check up on each other’s rounds late in Friday’s district tournament in Anita. The Wolverines shot a season-best 308 to win the district title.

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TOP, Creston/O-M’s first state-qualifying team in girls tennis after a 5-4 regional final win over Shenandoah are, from left, assistant coach Anthony Donahoo, Alli Thomsen, Gracie Russell, Sydney Dunphy, Jenna Taylor, Ann Waigand, Caitlin McIlravy, alternate Megan Haley and assistant coach Amanda Plymale. Not pictured, head coach Kevin Cooper, who was coaching the boys team at a different location Saturday BOTTOM, members of the state-qualifying Nodaway Valley golf team are, from left, head coach Steve Shantz, Spencer Lamb, Wes Davis, Noah Cooper, Sam Marnin and Jackson Lamb. The Wolverines shot 308 as district champions, and Jackson Lamb was medalist in a playoff with Elijah Lamoureux of Westwood, Sloan, after both shot 2-over 73..

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Creston assistant boys track coach Steve Birchard displays the plaque he received Saturday at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet at Drake Stadium commemorating his 25 years of service as a coach in the sport of track and field.

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