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Northwestern Drops First Road Match
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Northwestern had its first road test of the season, facing (RV) Bellevue (Neb.) at Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs. The Bruins struck three times in the first half, breaking a 0-0 tie at 33' before gaining a 3-0 halftime advantage with two additional scores in the next 10 minutes.
Adult Swim: Tom Kealy Brings Competitive Edge to Senior Games
On a mid-July summer afternoon during an Olympic year, Tom Kealy of Council Bluffs in all likelihood would have been a volunteer had the US Olympic Team Swim Trials taken place again in Omaha. But this year, the event took place outside Omaha for the first time since 2004 when they moved to Indianapolis.
Lewis Central XC eager to build off sterling 2023 season
(Council Bluffs) -- The 2023 cross country season was the best all-around year in the history of the Lewis Central program. While some new faces will be stepping up in 2024, the Titans hope to build off their successes last year. "It's really exciting," Lewis Central head coach Taylor May...
Atlantic Opens Football Season With Some Newcomers on Defense
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Council Bluffs, Jefferson opens the season in a week 0 game tonight. The Trojans will have a lot of new faces on defense. The Trojans must find a replacement for Colton Becker, an all-district linebacker for the Trojans lost to graduation. Atlantic Head Coach Joe Brummer says Jake Wailes will fill that spot this season.
Charlene (Speed) Lamberti Establishes Charitable Fund to Benefit Community of Orient
ORIENT, Iowa – A native daughter of Orient and graduate of the school district is giving back to her hometown with the formation of a charitable fund. Charlene (Speed) Lamberti along with her husband, Donald, have formally announced the $1-million gift on Saturday, August 24, as part of the community’s Pumpkin Days celebration.
KMAland Football (Week 0): Atlantic, Boyer Valley, Murray all winners
(KMAland) -- Atlantic, Boyer Valley and Murray were winners in Week 0 KMAland football action Friday. Check out the rundown and statistical leaders below. •Tyson O’Brien, Atlantic: 245 yards rushing, 2 TD. •Gavin McLaren, Atlantic: 4 TD. Find the complete recap at KMA’s Local Sports News Page. Boyer...
Truckload of water arrives in Massena
(Massena, Iowa) – A semi tractor-trailer load of bottled water was delivered to Massena this (Friday) morning, while the city remains under a Boil Order. The water was donated by the Atlantic Hy-Vee Store. City officials in Massena are asking residents to please come to area near City Hall and take no more than two cases to start, so that everyone may have the water who needs it.
Meet the Players Night At WCV
Wildcat football and volleyball are in scrimmage action today for Meet the Players night at West Central Valley. The volleyball action begins at 3PM, followed by a free will donation fun zone for kids at the baseball and softball field, and a parade of athletes for all the fall activities before the football scrimmage against the Madrid Tigers at 7PM. After the football scrimmage, there will be a foam party for everyone in attendance.
Snake-bit ex-Nebraska football QB loses starting job battle with third team
It was short-lived, but there really was a time when Chubba Purdy-mania gripped Nebraska football nation. Then Dylan Raiola signed with the Huskers and it became apparent that there wasn’t really room for the former Florida State transfer and off he went. Purdy transferred first to San Jose State,...
Sac City’s Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Celebrating Manger Being Recognized As Iowa’s 40 “Women To Watch” In Hospitality Industry
The restaurant manager for the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Sac City has been named one of the “40 Women to Watch” in Iowa’s Hospitality industry. Chelsea Funk has been nominated for her exceptional customer service skills, displaying a passion for her customers, the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse team, and the business. Funk has worked in service for most of her life, working in her mother’s bakery before becoming a server at the popular Sac City restaurant. It was not uncommon for customers to request to sit at one of Funk’s serving tables. A promotion to shift manager came quickly to Funk. She started working on the bar portion of the restaurant, spending almost a year and a half developing one of the top state craft cocktail and bourbon menus alongside the 2024 Top Mixologist Ellie Rastetter. Funk was nominated by her team, being defined as the “very essence of hospitality.” All 40 award winners will be recognized during the Iowa Restaurant Association Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony on November 18, part of the Iowa Hospitality Showcase.
3 indicted by grand jury for abuse of infant
(Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) Three Ava residents have been indicted by a Douglas County grand jury Wednesday on charges involving the abuse of an eight-week-old infant. Forty-four-year-old Jammie White, 21-year-old Ashlee Dean and 25-year-old Nicholas Womble were booked into the Douglas County Jail on felony counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and child abuse.
Fall 2024 Names to Know: Camden Soukup, AHSTW
(Avoca) -- With the 2024 fall sports season approaching, KMA Sports is getting you ready by highlighting 20 athletes you need to know about. The final football player in this series is AHSTW quarterback Camden Soukup, who is ready to lead the Vikings into a promising 2024 season. "I think...
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