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ACGC takes fifth at Van Meter Invite

Apr 5, 2024 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC’s girls track and field team placed fifth at the Van Meter Invite on Thursday, April 4. The Chargers scored a total of 56 points against the seven other schools in attendance. Ava Campbell continued to show her prowess in the long-distance runs. She took gold for ACGC in the 800-meter run and bronze in the 1500-meter run. Caydence Boals received bronze for her toss in the shot put. As a team, ACGC took gold in the 1600 medley relay.

FULL ACGC RESULTS:

 

100-meter dash:

  • Isabelle Rouse placed 16th in 15.44
  • Allison Drake placed 17th in 16.02
  • Sofia Brown placed 20th in 16.77

200-meter dash:

  • Savannah Akers placed 11th in 29.29
  • Nora Langgaard placed 14th in 29.95
  • Elizabeth Drake placed 19th in 32.28

400-meter dash:

  • Emerson Van Meter placed 13th in 1:17.82
  • Chelsea Kopaska placed 16th in 1:21:30

4×200 meter relay:

  • ACGC placed sixth in 2:02.40

800-meter run:

  • Ava Campbell placed first in 2:23.73
  • Rylee Robson placed 12th in 3:13.30

4×400 meter relay:

  • ACGC placed fourth in 4:46.87

1500-meter run:

  • Ava Campbell placed third in 5:11.04
  • Emmarae Ellis placed 15th in 6:34.58

4×800 meter relay:

  • ACGC placed fifth in 12:13.76

800 medley relay:

  • ACGC placed sixth in 2:07.40

100-meter hurdles:

  • Hannah Muller placed 11th in 19.58

1600 medley relay:

  • ACGC placed first in 4:36.54

Long jump:

  • Isabelle Rouse placed tied for seventh jumping 13-11.00
  • Shyann Young placed tenth jumping 13-02.00

Shot put:

  • Cayden Boals placed third throwing 31-00.00
  • Becca Littler placed fifth throwing 30-02.50
  • Olivia Mahaffey placed ninth throwing 27-05.50

Discus:

  • Becca Littler placed ninth throwing 80-03
  • Caydence Boals placed 12th throwing 73-04

Charger boys take second at Van Meter Invite

Apr 5, 2024 | News

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It was a highly successful outing for the ACGC boys track and field team yesterday, April 4, as they took second place while competing against six other schools.

Eli Madsen took home a gold medal in the 200-meter dash as well as bronze in the 100-meter. Luke Brinks joined Madsen on the podium in the 200-meter, earning bronze. Jarrett McClain also received a bronze medal for his performance in the 800-meter run. Gavin Sloss took bronze in the 1600-meter run. Tate Fever added another bronze-worthy performance in the 400-meter hurdles. Andrew Mahaffey took gold and Sloss silver in the 3200-meter run. Lance Bunde earned gold and Treyton Schneider bronze for their leaps in the high jump. Payton Jacobe threw his way to a bronze medal in the shot put. As a team, ACGC took silver in the 4×400 meter relay and bronze in the 1600 medley relay.

FULL ACGC RESULTS

100-meter dash:

  • Eli Madsen placed third in 11.50
  • Anthony Solorzano placed 10th in 11.95
  • Thomas Skram placed 15th in 12.48

200-meter dash:

  • Eli Madsen placed first in 23.17
  • Luke Brinks placed third in 24.33
  • Kade Sorensen placed sixth in 24.66

4×100 meter relay:

  • ACGC placed fifth in 45.57

400-meter dash:

  • Easton Stringham placed fifth in 56.92
  • Max Trujillo-Garcia placed eighth in 59.80

4×200 meter relay:

  • ACGC placed fourth in 1:35.20

800-meter run:

  • Jarrett McClain placed third in 2:06.49
  • Andrew Mahaffey placed fourth in 2:06.99

4×400 meter relay:

  • ACGC placed second in 3:37.08

4×800 meter relay:

  • ACGC placed fifth in 10.07.32

1600-meter run:

  • Gavin Sloss placed third in 4:51.66
  • Preston Kent placed 11th in 5:18.47
  • Jameson Pfrang placed 16th in 5:53.77

800 medley relay:

  • ACGC placed sixth in 1:42.75

1600 medley relay:

  • ACGC placed third in 3:59.41

110 meter hurdles:

  • Treyton Schneider placed sixth in 15.87
  • Brenton Schneider placed seventh in 16.14
  • Jathan South placed ninth in 16.81

400-meter hurdles:

  • Tate Fever placed third in 59.53
  • Jathan South placed seventh in 1:01.97

4×110 meter shuttle hurdle relay:

  • ACGC were DQ’d

3200-meter run:

  • Andrew Mahaffey placed first in 10:13.86
  • Gavin Sloss placed second in 10:50.57

Long jump:

  • Anthony Solorzano placed ninth jumping 18-02.00
  • Brexton Schneider placed 11th jumping 17-10.00
  • Carter Railsback placed 17th jumping 13-11.50

High jump:

  • Lance Bunde placed first jumping 6-02.00
  • Treyton Schneider placed third jumping 5-08.00

Shot put:

  • Payton Jacobe placed third throwing 44-01.00
  • Mason Wahl placed eighth throwing 37-04.00

Discus:

  • Mason Wahl placed fourth throwing 119-09
  • Payton Jacobe placed sixth throwing 113-05

Wilma Doris Shelley Horman 

Apr 5, 2024 | Obituaries

1925-2024

Wilma Doris Shelley Horman, 99, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the New Homestead Care Facility in Guthrie Center.

She was born Feb. 6, 1925, at her parents’ farm home near Booneville in Madison County.

She was the fifth of 12 children born to Allison Glenwood and Mable Hessie Hadley Shelley. Her family moved to rural Menlo in Guthrie County when she was 3 years old, and she received her education at a rural country school until she finished eighth grade. Her religious education was in the Quaker Faith.

As a teenager, she went to Takoma Park, Maryland, to live with her sister, Neva, and family. While there, she met Harry F. Horman, who was working there after serving in the military. They moved to Iowa in 1946.

Preceding her in death were her children, Mable Alice (Richard) Clark, John Roger Hormann and Michael “Mickey” Gilbert Hormann; grandson, Allison “Willie” Wilhelm Hormann; sisters: Neva Stearns, Evelyn Landon, Erma Aswegan, Carol Tharp and Martha Shelley; brothers: Dale Shelley, Dean Shelley, Paul Shelley and Allan Claire Shelley.

Survivors include daughters, Carol Ann (Dennis) Davis and Judith Marie (Bob) Zimmerline; son, Allan Harry (Darleen) Hormann and daughter-in-law Corine Hormann; grandchildren, Shelley (Tim) Payne, John (Raquel) Downing; Jim (Tammy) Zimmerline, Shawn (Wayne) Peterson, Gordon (Carrie) Clark, Jami (Kevin) Rafter, Jacob (Stephanie) Hormann, Melissa Grycan, Korissa Hormann, Kayleigh Hormann, Elias (Kimberley) Hormann; sisters, Ruth Camerson and Esther Kelley; sister-in-law, Vera Shelley; several great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, numerous relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12-4 p.m. at the 100F Lodge Hall, 121 North Gaines, Stuart.

Late March showers lead to some improvement in drought conditions

Apr 5, 2024 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

After the second driest February on record, above-normal rainfall in March helped improve some drought conditions across Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

March’s preliminary precipitation was 2.50 inches, or 0.51 inches above normal. At the end of March, Iowa’s Drought Plan showed overall conditions have improved in the state, with areas of northeast and southern Iowa maintaining a drought watch designation. Recent rainfall amounts indicate conditions may continue to improve throughout the spring.

March showed an average statewide temperature nearly 5 degrees above normal. Four of the last six months have been wetter than normal, which has led to improved streamflow and soil moisture.

“March begins a stretch of normally wet months in Iowa, so a wetter than normal March is a good thing. Four years of drought will not be eliminated in just a month or two,” said Tim Hall, the DNR’s Hydrology Resources Coordinator. “March through June are critical months for water resources in Iowa, and a wetter than normal start to this time period is encouraging.”

Over the past year, precipitation in Iowa stands at 7.5 inches below normal, and the state has now seen 204 consecutive weeks of dry or drought conditions. While recent rains have improved conditions, it will take a much longer period of above-normal rainfall in the state to eliminate drought conditions.

Average statewide precipitation levels usually increase from 2 inches in March to more than 5 inches in June. The next few months are key to reducing drought conditions across Iowa. A dry spring would likely result in quickly deteriorating conditions and increased drought.

For a thorough review of Iowa’s water resource trends, visit www.iowadnr.gov/watersummaryupdate.

The report is prepared by technical staff from Iowa DNR, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering, and the U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department.

IVA JOAN POTTROFF

Apr 5, 2024 | Obituaries

1935-2024

Iva Joan Pottroff, known affectionately as Joan by all who knew her, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Born on July 13, 1935, in Linden to the late Jennie Parton Knapp and Carl Knapp, Joan’s journey through life was marked by a deep-seated love for her family.

Joan spent her formative years in Iowa, where she attended high school before venturing into her career as an airline ticket agent. This was not just a job but a gateway to the world. Joan’s passion for travel was ignited during this time, and she delighted in using her travel vouchers to explore new places. One of her most cherished recollections was taking her brother, Joe, who predeceased her, on a trip after his military service, a testament to her caring nature and the special bond they shared.

Joan’s family was her pride and joy. She was a loving sister to Joseph (Audrey) Knapp (deceased), Dorothea Wristen of Arizona and George (Judy) Knapp Panora. Though her marriage to her first spouse, Eldon Enyart, ended in divorce, it blessed her with two devoted children, Carla Enyart Luallin (David) of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and John Enyart (Tina) of Punta Gorda, Florida. Her legacy continued with her adored grandchildren, Jan Spevack, John Spevack, Brandon Enyart and Eric Enyart (Angela), and her cherished great-grandchildren, Aubrie Adams, Angel Gibson, Citori Spevack, Jacob and Sarah, all of whom brought immense joy into her life. Joan’s family circle expanded with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren who came into her life when her daughter Carla married David Luallin.

In her retirement from Equitable, Joan found pleasure in simpler joys. She had a knack for finding treasures in thrift shops, garage sales and dollar stores. She was known for ensuring that her grandkids and great-grandkids were always well-dressed and had all the accessories they needed. At her home and later her residence at Lakeside Village, she enjoyed when family and friends visited.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her brother, Joe Knapp; and her spouse, Clifford Pottroff. Joan’s legacy of love, kindness and the joy she found in life’s simple pleasures will continue to live on through her family and all who knew her.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 8, 2024, at West Linn Cemetery, near Linden. Visitation will be Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to any local hospice locations. The hospice care givers both at Lakeside Village and Valor Hospice of Sierra Vista, Arizona, made a huge difference to her and her family would like to see that available to others in need.