MANILLA (June 16) -- Nolan Ramsey’s two-run single put IKM-Manning up 2-1 after an inning Tuesday night, but Tri-Center outscored the Wolves 10-1 during the fourth, fifth and sixth to win Tuesday’s Western Iowa Conference baseball game 11-3 and improve to 2-0. IKM-Manning was playing its first game of the year and struggled defensively behind pitchers Max Nielsen (4 innings), Will Jorgensen (2.7) and Ben Lingle (0.3). Nielsen allowed seven hi

 AVOCA (June 16) -- The AHSTW baseball team followed up Monday’s season-opening 9-3 loss at Tri-Center with a 14-4 home win vs. Riverside Tuesday night for a 1-1 start in Western Iowa Conference play. The Vikings built a 9-0 lead after three innings against the Bulldogs and tacked on three runs in the sixth to end the game by the 10-run rule. Senior Clayton Akers led the offensive attack, going 4-for-5 with five RBI.

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    COUNTY -- As Shelby County continues to see its number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise, authorities are urging residents to remember the keys to slowing the spread of the virus in the community.    West Central Iowa, including Shelby County and the immediate counties surrounding, are seeing numbers grow at a significant rate.  In the last week, Shelby County has seen its numbers double, while other counties like Carroll saw numbers mor

FYI to all of Shelby County. Iowa Community Kitchen has decided not to re-open at this time due to rising COVID numbers here in Shelby County. They will keep all posted for a future re-opening date.  
 

    SHELBY -- The Board of Directors of Carstens 1880 Farmstead has decided to postpone Farm Days this year until September 11 & 12, 2021.  This is due to COVID-19 safety consideration.

    KIRKMAN -- Lynn Arthur Baughman, 60, Kirkman, died June 23 at his home.    Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Aquinata Gross, 100, Harlan, died Thursday, June 25 at Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan.    Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

    DENISON -- Aaron and Julie Ziola of Earling announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Jo to Tony Hansen, Jacksonville. Tony is the son of Layne and Kristy Hansen, Jacksonville.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on September 12 at the Stables at Copper Ridge in Denison.