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WPU Narrowly Misses Silver At Season Opener

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A pair of solid rounds landed the Statesmen men’s golf team in bronze position as it opened the fall by hosting the Midwest Collegiate Open Monday and Tuesday.

William Penn placed third out of seven teams with a two-day tally of 604 (300-304) at The Preserve GC–a par-72 layout. Iowa Western CC took the team crown at 580 (283-297), while Des Moines Area CC held off the navy and gold by one shot at 603 (294-309).

Alister Balcombe of IWCC ran away with the individual title at five-under 139 (66-73).

Despite being a handful of strokes behind the winner, Spencer Skipper (Sr., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Business Management) carded two great efforts with a 71-73–144 to tie for second.

Frederik Lundsgaard (So., Jebjerg, Denmark, History/Government) was just outside the top 10, tying for 11th at 150 (74-76), and John Baumunk (Jr., Sherrard, Ill., Business Management) made his Statesmen debut in a tie for 17th at 155 (75-80).

Justin Bothma (Sr., Boksburg, South Africa, Business Management) shot a pair of 80’s (160 total) to tie for 27th. Brandon Dizon (Jr., San Leandro, Calif., Sociology) was only able to post one round, tallying a 75 on Tuesday.

Two more WPU teams were in action at The Preserve as well as the ‘C’ team edged the ‘B’ group. The C team was fifth at 627 (313-314), while the B team was sixth at 638 (319-319).

Joshua Snyman (Fr., Johannesburg, South Africa) headed the entire crew in a tie for 11th at 150 (77-73), while Zach Swink (Jr., Burlington, Iowa) also snuck into the top 20 (19th) at 156 (79-77).

Ben Roberts (Sr., Albia, Iowa, Industrial Technology) was 21st at 157 (75-82), while Ethan Powers (Sr., Tipton, Iowa, Business Management), at 80-79–159, and Kyle Hashimoto (Jr., Acampo, Calif., Undecided), at 76-83–159, shared 25th place.

Peter Frederiksen (So., Hornslet, Denmark, Mechanical Engineering) placed 29th at 162 (80-82), Rory Schafer (So., Solwezi, Zambia) was 30th at 163 (84-79), Bradley Hamilton (Fr., Earlham, Iowa) concluded in a tie for 31st at 166 (81-85), Charlie Hayes (Jr., Whitesboro, Texas, History/Government) finished tied for 33rd at 167 (86-81), and Cade Hartman (So., Las Vegas, Nev., Business Management) tied for 35th at 168 (88-80).

Next Up: William Penn is off nearly two weeks, returning to action on September 12-13 at the Clarke Classic in Peosta. Play will be contested at Thunder Hills Country Club.

Story provided by Wade Steinlage

Grassley Seeks Update Into Iowa Man’s Missouri Drowning

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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he wants an update on the investigation into a 2014 drowning of a handcuffed Iowa man who fell from a patrol boat in the Lake of the Ozarks.

The Iowa senator says in a letter Wednesday to a special prosecutor in Missouri that he wants the current status of the investigation into Brandon Ellingson’s May 2014 death. Grassley says he wants to know a timetable for determining whether any criminal charges will be filed.

The 20-year-old Ellingson, of suburban Des Moines, was handcuffed and in the custody of a state trooper when he fell from the boat and drowned.

Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, forwarded the letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch. He says he wants an update on his inquiry by October.

Statesmen Drop Home Opener 3-1

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Driven by a raucous home-opening crowd, the William Penn volleyball competed throughout, but came up short in a 3-1 setback to Waldorf in non-conference action Tuesday.

WPU (1-6) lost by scores of 22-25, 25-20, 22-25, 19-25 and was outhit .191-.158. Behind 13 kills and a .355 hitting clip by Savanna Hartman (Jr., Morgan Hill, Calif., Psychology), the home squad battled in each and every set.

The first set witnessed six ties and the navy and gold leading 22-20, but the Statesmen permitted five unanswered to fall behind 1-0.

A total of 13 ties were recorded in the see-saw second set, but this time around William Penn held off the Warriors (2-5). An early 7-3 advantage in the third round gave way to another tense battle that Waldorf eventually captured.

The Statesmen were again in control in the fourth as they attempted to knot up the contest. Unfortunately, their 15-11 edge went by the wayside and WC finished off the victory.

Erika Getz (Sr., Parsons, Kan., Physical Education) managed seven kills and Justine Arguelles (Fr., Ventura, Calif., Biology) added six winners to complement Hartman, while Leyra Jusino (Sr., Bayamon, P.R., General Biology) (22 assists) and Haley Smith (Fr., Adrian, Mich., Elementary Education) (11) were a solid 1-2 punch at setter. Danielle Breeher (Sr., St. Louis, Mo., Biology) served up two of her team’s four aces.

Defensively, Claire Simmons (Fr., Williamsburg, Iowa, Psychology) finished with 15 digs and Arguelles came up five block assists.

“The good thing is we were in each set, but we just continue to struggle in finishing off our opponents,” Head Coach Jennifer Carlson said. “We will keep working on late-game situations and hopefully we will start being on the other end of these tight ones.”

Next Up: William Penn is off the rest of the week, returning to action next Wednesday by traveling to Fayette, Mo. to face Central Methodist in its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener at 7 p.m.

Story provided by Wade Steinlage

Borjon Earns Inaugural Defensive POW Honor

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Oskaloosa–Adriana Borjon (Jr., Willits, Calif., Exercise Science) aced every test she took last weekend as she was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.

Borjon tallied seven saves in a pair of shutouts as William Penn opened 2015 by winning the CCSJ Crimson Wave Invitational. The junior had four stops versus Mount Mercy and another three against host Calumet-St. Joseph.

It is the first weekly award for William Penn this year.

Drug Search Warrant Executed In Newton

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On August 30th, 2015, at approximately 3:42 PM, members of the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force with the assistance of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and Newton Police Department executed a drug search warrant on the person of Chad Edward Berry, age 33, where illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm was seized.

As a result of the search warrant, Chad Edward Berry was taken to the Jasper County Jail on drug charges awaiting initial appearances. Berry was charged with possession with intent to deliver more than 5 grams of methamphetamine, failing to affix a drug tax stamp, carrying a concealed firearm, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Possession with intent to deliver more than 5 grams of methamphetamine is a class B felony, failing to affix a drug tax stamp is a class D felony, carrying a concealed firearm is an aggravated misdemeanor and possession of drug paraphernalia is a simple misdemeanor.

As a reminder, a criminal charge is merely and accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force is based in Des Moines and currently has 19 central Iowa agencies participating in the task force including the Jasper, Mahaska, and Marion County Sheriff’s Offices, Knoxville, Newton and Pella Police Departments.

Story provided by Lt. Brad M. Shutts, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office

September 1st: On This Day

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On this day in 1978, Willie Nelson held the #1 position on the chart with “Blue Skies.” The popular song was originally written by Irving Berin in 1926 and has been covered by more artist than just Willie Nelson. Names on the list of others who have recorded “Blue Skies” include Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Rod Stewart, and many more.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Attending Fundraiser With Hillary Clinton

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According to The Tennessean, Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill will attend a Nashville Fundraiser with Democratic Presidential Candidate and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The fundraiser will reportedly take place in Music City on September 29th, but few other details have been released about the upcoming event.

Big Labor Day Weekend Plans For Holley Iron Man Series

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No appetizers needed for this weekend’s entreé as the Holley Iron Man Series dishes up a hearty helping of racing excitement with four shows in five days.

The Labor Day Weekend will kick off Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the historic Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa. The USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods are on tap night along with the USMTS Modifieds as they continue their Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup powered by S&S Fishing & Rental.

Gates open at 5 p.m., hot laps are at 7 and racing starts at 7:15. Adults 16 and older are $18, youth ages 6-15 are $5 and children 5 and under get in for free. Pit passes are $35. Fans can get coupons good for $2 off adult admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Dayton, Dows, Eagle Grove, Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Jewell and Webster City.

The Hamilton County Speedway is a 1/2-mile semi-banked dirt oval located off of US 20 at exit 140, then 1.2 miles north, then 0.5 mile east on Bank St., then 0.4 mile south on Bluff St. For more information call (515) 832-1443 or check out www.hamiltoncospeedway.com online.

Then on Thursday, the Holley Man Series moves north into the Land of 10,000 Lakes to Fairmont, Minn., and the Fairmont Raceway. USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods will again split curtain time with the USMTS Modifieds.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 and racing at 7:15. General admission for ages 13 and older is $18, youth ages 6-12 are $5 and children 5 and under are free. Pit passes are $35. Fans can get coupons good for $2 off adult general admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Fairmont, Sherburn, Trimont, Truman, Welcome, Winnebago and Armstrong in Iowa.

The Fairmont Raceway is a 1/2-mile high-banked dirt oval located 1.0 mile south of I-90 (exit 99) on N. Bixby Rd. (CR 39). For more information call (507) 382-4531 or (507) 382-4531 or visit www.fairmontraceway.com online.

The USRA Stock Cars will take a couple of nights off while the USRA B-Mods pick up the pace on Saturday at the Deer Creek Speedway on Saturday night along with the USMTS Modifieds and three other supporting classes. Adults are $20 and kids ages 12 and under are $5. Pit passes are $30. Fans can get coupons good for $2 off adult general admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Preston, Rochester, Stewartville and Lime Springs in Iowa.

The Deer Creek Speedway is a 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval located 11.3 miles south of I-90 (exit 209) on US 63 (0.7 mile north of SR 16). For more info, call toll-free 877-327-7223 or (507) 346-2342 on race day or visit www.deercreekspeedway.com online.

The week of events will conclude at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, on Sunday. This time, both the USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods will be back in action along with the USMTS Modifieds, plus the USRA Hobby Stocks. Hot laps are at 6 p.m. with racing to follow.

Tickets are $17 for adults 18 years old and up, $10 for youth ages 13-17 and admission is free for children 12 years of age and under. Pit passes are $30 per person. Fans can get coupons good for $2 off adult general admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Cresco, Decorah, Lime Springs, Ossian, New Hampton and Waukon.

The Cresco Speedway is located 2 blocks north of SR 9 on SW 7th. Race day info is available by calling (563) 547-3400 or at www.mhcfair.com.

Heading into this week Tom Schmitt of Independence, Iowa, holds the edge over Steve Jackson of Polk City, Iowa in the Holley iron Man Series USRA Stock Cars, followed by Decorah, Iowa’s Mitch Hovden, USMTS boss Todd Staley of Webster City and Jake Newman of Smithville, Mo. Schmitt-the 2007 and 2008 USRA Stock Car National Champion-has two main event wins this season, as does Jackson. Hovden, who has two USRA national titles himself, leads the way with four victories tallied while Elijah Zevenbergen has three in three starts.

Holley Iron Man Series USRA Stock Car Points:
1. 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa … 1185 (2 wins)
2. 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa … 1041 (2 wins)
3. 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa … 833 (4 wins)
4. 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa … 803
5. 222 Jake Newman, Smithville, Mo. … 794
6. 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa … 784
7. 5b Stefan Sybesma, Sanborn, Iowa … 775
8. 69 Jake Ludeking, Decorah, Iowa … 671
9. 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa … 635
10. 97 Lynn Panos, Calmar, Iowa … 557
Other winners:
66z Elijah Zevenbergen, Ocheyedan, Iowa (3 wins)
77 Dean Wray, Jamesport, Mo. (1 win)
14 Derrick Agee, Moberly, Mo. (1 win)
01u Chris Ullrich, Kiron, Iowa (1 win)

In the USRA B-Mods, Dakota Foster of Gardner, Kan., counties to nurse a solid lead over Norwalk, Iowa’s Jared Timmerman, Dan Wheeler of Savage, Minn., Miah Christensen of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Cole Denner of New Hampton, Iowa. Foster has one win in the series while Andy Bryant, Dan Hovden and two-time Holley Iron Man Series champ Cory Crapser each have two. Mike Striegel, Nick Barger, Kyle Anderson, Tyler Johnson, Ethan Isaacs, Brad Smith, Luke Nieman and Kris Jackson each have one victory under their belts.

Holley Iron Man Series USRA B-Mod Points:
1. 5 Dakota Foster, Gardner, Kan. … 1111 (1 win)
2. 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa … 862
3. Red1 Dan Wheeler, Savage, Minn. … 604
4. 782 Miah Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D. … 578
5. 02 Cole Denner, New Hampton, Iowa … 528
6. 6 Dustin Kruse, Brandon, S.D. … 499
7. 28 Andy Bryant, Fort Scott, Kan. … 452 (2 wins)
8. 11jr Randal Schiffelbein Jr., Tecumseh, Kan. … 405
9. 17 Mike Striegel, Wheatland, Mo. … 401 (1 win)
10. 23b Brett Bumgardner, Hawkeye, Iowa … 400
Other winners:
16 Dan Hovden, Decorah, Iowa (2 wins)
14n Nick Barger, Madison, S.D. (1 win)
07 Cory Crapser, Chippewa Falls, Iowa (2 wins)
98 Kyle Anderson, Decorah, Iowa (1 win)
91 Tyler Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D. (1 win)
66 Ethan Isaacs, Bonner Springs, Kan. (1 win)
99 Brad Smith, Belton, Mo. (1 win)
65 Kris Jackson, Lebanon, Mo. (1 win)
181 Luke Nieman, Nortonville, Kan. (1 win)

USRA Stock Cars will be racing for $750 each night and the USRA B-Mod winner will earn $600 all four nights of action. Both series champions will pocket $1,500 at season’s end.

Remaining Holley Iron Man Series events in 2015:
Sept. 2 … Hamilton County Speedway, Webster City, Iowa [Stock Cars, B-Mods]
Sept. 3 … Fairmont Raceway, Fairmont, Minn. [Stock Cars, B-Mods]
Sept. 5 … Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. [B-Mods]
Sept. 6 … Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa [Stock Cars, B-Mods]
Sept. 19 … Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. [Stock Cars]
Sept. 24-26 … Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. [B-Mods]
Oct. 3 … Cresco Speedway, Decorah, Iowa [Stock Cars, B-Mods]
Oct. 15-17 … Lakeside Speedway Kansas City, Kan. [Stock Cars, B-Mods]

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usraracing, follow us at www.twitter.com/usraracing on Twitter and check out our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/usratv.

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