Strickler Joins USMTS Winners Circle in King of America VIII Opener

Posted on March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 15)–The USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup was back in action Thursday to kick off the King of America VIII Modified Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment at the Humboldt Speedway with 78 cars and drivers signed in for battle.

Polesitter Jason Krohn led the field to the green flag and paced the first of 40 laps, but North Carolina’s Kyle Strickler drove underneath the 2007 USMTS national champion to take control the second time around before the yellow flag waved for the first time with four laps in the books.

On the restart, Strickler pulled away from Krohn while Darron Fuqua pulled into third and began to challenge for the second spot.

With Strickler comfortably out front and lapped traffic approaching, 2012 King of America champ Stormy Scott came to a stop in turn two to bring out the race’s second caution flag.

Fuqua was able to sneak by Krohn back under green and applied pressure to the rear bumper of Strickler while Dereck Ramirez and R.C. Whitwell completed a five-car breakaway from the rest of the pack.

Kyle Strickler (8) fends off a challenge for the lead by Darron Fuqua during the 40-lap feature race.

Strickler continued to lead with Fuqua waiting for an opportunity to make a move. His chance came with four laps to go when the leaders reached the back of the field.

But Strickler quickly disposed of two lapped cars to pad his advantage, and then cruised the final lap to score his career-first USMTS feature win.

“The USMTS guys are so good, and this is one I’ve wanted for a long time,” a jubilant Strickler said in victory lane. “This ranks right up there with some of the biggest races we’ve won.

“I knew we had a really good race car. When they dropped the green flag, it was time to go. I just hope we can be there again Saturday for the big one.”

Strickler’s triumph was worth $2,500 while Fuqua matched his best USMTS finish with a runner-up paycheck. Krohn, Ramirez and Whitwell remained third, fourth and fifth, respectively.

Jason Strand, Ricky Thornton Jr., 2014 King of America winner Rodney Sanders, last year’s Thursday night winner Mitch Keeter and Terry Phillips rounded out the top ten.

The King of America VIII Modified Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment continues Friday and Saturday. On Friday, each driver will compete in three heat races from three different starting positions.

Passing points will be combined for all three heats with the top 12 in overall points locked into Saturday’s “A” Main. The next dozen drivers will be locked into Saturday’s “B” Main, the next 12 into Saturday’s “C” Main and the remainder will run in Last Chance races on Saturday.

Saturday will feature an “alphabet soup” of features and last-chance races as drivers try to claw their way into a spot for the $10,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start finale.

New for this year will be a Non-Qualifiers Race for the top 30 drivers unable to transfer out of the qualifying features. All 30 drivers will redraw for starting position. This race will pay $1,000 to win and $1,000 for second. The top two finishers will have the option to keep the money or start the King of America main event which pays $1,000 to start. The Non-Qualifiers Race will pay a minimum $300 to start with a great payout all the way through.

The Iron Man Challenge featuring Out-Pace USRA B-Mods will run a complete show both nights, racing for $1,500 to win Friday and $1,000 to win Saturday. National points in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series will also be up for grabs.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7:30 on Friday. Saturday’s start times are one hour earlier with the first green flag waving at 6:30. Every lap of every race all three days will be broadcast live via pay-per-view at www.RacinDirt.com.

The Humboldt Speedway is a located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt Exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east on Georgia Rd. For more information, call (620) 431-2470 or visit www.humboldtspeedway.com.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Modified Touring Series
USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup powered by Summit
King of America VIII Modified Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment – Day 1 of 3
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver, hometown, chassis/engine, laps completed and money won. The top 12 in heat race passing points advanced to the Casey’s General Stores “A” Main with the top 8 redrawing for the first 8 starting spots.

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (2) 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn.
2. (1) 48 Brent Dutenhoffer (R), Watertown, S.D.
3. (4) 111jr Keith Tourville (R), Janesville, Minn.
4. (5) 12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla.
5. (3) 55 Tyler Davis, Haysville, Kan.
6. (7) 227 Chase Domer, Nevada, Mo.
7. (8) 6x Zack Johnson, Kensington, Minn.
8. (9) 6s Casey Skyberg, Rapid City, S.D.
9. (6) 9 Kent Arment, Aberdeen, S.D.
10. (10) J17 Jake Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.

FAST SHAFTS HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (1) E85 Jason Strand, Portland, N.D.
2. (4) 19 Dustin Sorensen (R), Rochester, Minn.
3. (5) 29 Tony Leiker, Gillette, Wyo.
4. (8) 40 Jessy Willard, Prescott, Kan.
5. (6) 16 Austin Siebert, Grandview, Mo.
6. (10) 91 Joe Duvall, Claremore, Okla.
7. (7) 8 Chase Junghans, Manhattan, Kan.
8. (2) 32 Jesse Young, Warner, S.D.
9. (3) 20 Trevor Anderson, Watertown, S.D.
10. (9) 2g Troy Girolamo, Williston, N.D.

EDELBROCK HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):
1. (1) 15* Ryan Mikkelson, Jamestown, N.D.
2. (4) 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M.
3. (5) 4m Bobby Malchus, Red Oak, Texas.
4. (7) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa.
5. (10) 97 Cade Dillard, Robeline, La.
6. (2) 292 Kyle Thompson (R), Joplin, Mo.
7. (9) 38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo.
8. (3) 8c Chris Clark, Jackson, Wyo.
9. (6) 71 Jessie Hoskins (R), Longdale, Okla.
10. (8) 21 Austin Bonner, Elk City, Okla.

AMERICAN RACER HEAT RACE #4 (8 laps):
1. (2) 7 Bryce Bjerken, Felton, Minn.
2. (7) 1tpo Tyler Peterson, Hickson, N.D.
3. (9) 87 Darron Fuqua, Mayetta, Kan.
4. (6) 4w Tyler Wolff, Fayetteville, Ark.
5. (3) 24m Manuel Williams II, Fouke, Ark.
6. (10) 10w Ward Imrie (R), Winnipeg, MB.
7. (1) 1m Curt Myers, Cameron, Wis.
8. (4) 71 Jim Body, Diamond, Mo.
9. (5) 24 Manuel Williams Sr., Fouke, Ark.
10. (8) 5k Kyle Prauner (R), Norfolk, Neb.

VP RACING FUELS HEAT RACE #5 (8 laps):
1. (1) 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo.
2. (4) 20rt Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz.
3. (8) 2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M.
4. (2) 4b Cory Bruggeman (R), Stillwater, Minn.
5. (6) 21x Travis Saurer, Elizabeth, Minn.
6. (9) 0 Jake O’Neil (R), Tucson, Ariz.
7. (3) 9d8 Paden Phillips, Chanute, Kan.
8. (5) 95 Keith Foss, Winona, Minn.
9. (7) 75 Cody Skytland (R), Fargo, N.D.
DNS – 20t Bailey Rowland, Woodward, Okla.

SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT HEAT RACE #6 (8 laps):
1. (3) 8 Kyle Strickler (R), Mooresville, N.C.
2. (4) 69 Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn.
3. (2) 49jr Jake Timm, Winona, Minn.
4. (6) 1st Johnny Scott, Cameron, Mo.
5. (1) 26 Shawn Fletcher (R), Brainerd, Minn.
6. (8) 34 Mickey Lassiter, Piedmont, Okla.
7. (9) 23 Logan Robertson, Shamrock, Texas.
8. (7) 88 Randy Klein (R), Lisbon, N.D.
9. (5) 55 Brian Shaw, Brownsdale, Minn.
DNS – 4v Billy Vogel, West Fargo, N.D.

S&S FISHING & RENTAL HEAT RACE #7 (8 laps):
1. (1) 26 R.C. Whitwell, Tucson, Ariz.
2. (4) 1 Mitch Keeter, Webb City, Mo.
3. (5) 2x Brady Gerdes, Villard, Minn.
4. (2) 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla.
5. (8) 21t Lance Town, Wellsville, Kan.
6. (6) 25 Scott Green, Derby, Kan.
7. (9) 98 Alex Stanford (R), Chowchilla, Calif.
8. (7) 25p Mike Petersilie, Hoisington, Kan.
9. (3) 99 Josh Angst, Winona, Minn.

JEROVETZ MOTORSPORTS RACING PARTS HEAT RACE #8 (8 laps):
1. (1) 05 Jake Hartung, Elmwood, Wis.
2. (5) 4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla.
3. (8) 20 Rodney Sanders, Worthington, Minn.
4. (9) 175 Ethan Dotson (R), Bakersfield, Calif.
5. (4) 30 Matt Leer (R), Bruce, Wis.
6. (7) 29h Joe Horgdal, Kasson, Minn.
7. (3) 22b Rick Beebe, Shawnee, Kan.
8. (2) 23 Adam Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
9. (6) 4s Craig Shaw, Dexter, Minn.

REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #1 (15 laps, top 3 advance):
1. (2) 69 Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn.
2. (1) 20 Rodney Sanders, Worthington, Minn.
3. (4) 111jr Keith Tourville (R), Janesville, Minn.
4. (5) 4w Tyler Wolff, Fayetteville, Ark., MBCustoms/Hatfield, $75.
5. (6) 4b Cory Bruggeman (R), Stillwater, Minn., MBCustoms/Tim’s, $90.
6. (7) 16 Austin Siebert, Grandview, Mo., MBCustoms/Durham, $75.
7. (9) 227 Chase Domer, Nevada, Mo., GRT/Schultz, $75.
8. (3) 29 Tony Leiker, Gillette, Wyo., MasterSbilt/Mullins, $75.
9. (10) 38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo., GRT/Midstate, $75.
10. (13) 95 Keith Foss, Winona, Minn., Longhorn/BK, $90.
11. (8) 24m Manuel Williams II, Fouke, Ark., Bandit/Kraft, $75.
12. (14) 9 Kent Arment, Aberdeen, S.D., Hughes/Mullins, $90.
13. (11) 8 Chase Junghans, Manhattan, Kan., Longhorn/Sput’s, $75.
14. (15) 75 Cody Skytland (R), Fargo, N.D., MastersBilt/Scott’s, $90.
15. (12) 6s Casey Skyberg, Rapid City, S.D., Shaw/Mullins, $75.
16. (16) J17 Jake Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M., LG2/AOS, $90.
DNS – 20t Bailey Rowland, Woodward, Okla., BlackWidow/ProPower, $75.

REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #2 (15 laps, top 3 advance):
1. (2) 1 Mitch Keeter, Webb City, Mo.
2. (1) 19 Dustin Sorensen (R), Rochester, Minn.
3. (5) 1st Johnny Scott, Cameron, Mo.
4. (4) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa.
5. (16) 2g Troy Girolamo, Williston, N.D., GRT/ChevPerf, $90.
6. (17) 4v Billy Vogel, West Fargo, N.D., MBCustoms/Sput’s, $90.
7. (9) 29h Joe Horgdal, Kasson, Minn., Killer/Baier’s, $75.
8. (13) 88 Randy Klein (R), Lisbon, N.D., MBCustoms/Tim’s, $90.
9. (14) 20 Trevor Anderson, Watertown, S.D., Arrow/Victory, $90.
10. (7) 21x Travis Saurer, Elizabeth, Minn., MBCustoms/Dakota, $90.
11. (11) 1m Curt Myers, Cameron, Wis., Hughes/Sput’s, $90.
12. (12) 32 Jesse Young, Warner, S.D., MasterSbilt/Sturdy, $75.
13. (3) 4m Bobby Malchus, Red Oak, Texas, Rocket/Wells, $75.
14. (8) 26 Shawn Fletcher (R), Brainerd, Minn., SSR/Wagamon, $90.
15. (6) 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla., BlackWidow/ProPower, $90.
16. (10) 23 Logan Robertson, Shamrock, Texas, MBCustoms/Knowles, $90.
17. (15) 55 Brian Shaw, Brownsdale, Minn., DirtDueler/Premier, $75.

REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #3 (15 laps, top 3 advance):
1. (2) 48 Brent Dutenhoffer (R), Watertown, S.D.
2. (1) 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M.
3. (4) 49jr Jake Timm, Winona, Minn.
4. (5) 12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla., Hughes/Mullins, $90.
5. (7) 0 Jake O’Neil (R), Tucson, Ariz.
6. (6) 91 Joe Duvall, Claremore, Okla., MBCustoms/ChevPerf, $90.
7. (15) 99 Josh Angst, Winona, Minn., MBCustoms/Sput’s, $90.
8. (3) 2x Brady Gerdes, Villard, Minn., SSR/Sput’s, $90.
9. (10) 98 Alex Stanford (R), Chowchilla, Calif., PCD/Tim’s, $90.
10. (9) 292 Kyle Thompson (R), Joplin, Mo., Shaw/Karl, $90.
11. (16) 21 Austin Bonner, Elk City, Okla., MBCustoms/Karl, $75.
12. (8) 30 Matt Leer (R), Bruce, Wis., MBCustoms/Sput’s, $90.
13. (13) 25p Mike Petersilie, Hoisington, Kan., 1stClass/AEM, $90.
14. (12) 8c Chris Clark, Jackson, Wyo., GRT/Cornett, $90.
15. (14) 71 Jessie Hoskins (R), Longdale, Okla., Longhorn/Mullins, $90.
16. (11) 9d8 Paden Phillips, Chanute, Kan., BillsBuilt/Stewart, $75.

REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #4 (15 laps, top 3 advance):
1. (1) 20rt Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz.
2. (2) 175 Ethan Dotson (R), Bakersfield, Calif.
3. (4) 97 Cade Dillard, Robeline, La.
4. (3) 40 Jessy Willard, Prescott, Kan., MBCustoms/Sput’s, $75.
5. (6) 10w Ward Imrie (R), Winnipeg, MB., MBCustoms/Millar, $90.
6. (10) 6x Zack Johnson, Kensington, Minn., MBCustoms/Sturdy, $90.
7. (5) 21t Lance Town, Wellsville, Kan., MBCustoms/Driskell, $90.
8. (8) 34 Mickey Lassiter, Piedmont, Okla., Hughes/Sput’s, $90.
9. (7) 55 Tyler Davis, Haysville, Kan., Hughes/ChevPerf, $90.
10. (12) 71 Jim Body, Diamond, Mo., Shaw/Yeoman, $75.
11. (9) 25 Scott Green, Derby, Kan., Hughes/Mullins, $75.
12. (13) 23 Adam Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., VanderBuilt/Speedway, $90.
13. (11) 22b Rick Beebe, Shawnee, Kan., GRT/Hatfield, $90.
14. (16) 5k Kyle Prauner (R), Norfolk, Neb., Razor/Sput’s, $90.
15. (15) 4s Craig Shaw, Dexter, Minn., Lethal/KSE, $75.
16. (14) 24 Manuel Williams Sr., Fouke, Ark., Bandit/Kraft, $75.

CASEY’S GENERAL STORES “A” MAIN (40 laps):
1. (3) 8 Kyle Strickler (R), Mooresville, N.C., Longhorn/VED, 40, $2500.
2. (4) 87 Darron Fuqua, Mayetta, Kan., MBCustoms/Driskell, 40, $1500.
3. (1) 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn., MBCustoms/Sput’s, 40, $1000.
4. (6) 4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla., Hughes/Cornett, 40, $700.
5. (10) 26 R.C. Whitwell, Tucson, Ariz., Shaw/ChevPerf, 40, $600.
6. (2) E85 Jason Strand, Portland, N.D., BlackWidow/Sower, 40, $400.
7. (16) 20rt Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., Shaw/Mullins, 40, $450.
8. (17) 20 Rodney Sanders, Worthington, Minn., MBCustoms/Hatfield, 40, $400.
9. (14) 1 Mitch Keeter, Webb City, Mo., GRT/Yeoman, 40, $275.
10. (9) 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo., GRT/Durham, 40, $350.
11. (24) 97 Cade Dillard, Robeline, La., MBCustoms/ChevPerf, 40, $325.
12. (20) 175 Ethan Dotson (R), Bakersfield, Calif., Victory/ChevPerf, 40, $300.
13. (5) 15* Ryan Mikkelson, Jamestown, N.D., Millenium/ChevPerf, 40, $200.
14. (18) 19 Dustin Sorensen (R), Rochester, Minn., MBCustoms/Action, 40, $250.
15. (23) 49jr Jake Timm, Winona, Minn., MBCustoms/Sput’s, 40, $250.
16. (26) 0 Jake O’Neil (R), Tucson, Ariz., LG2/Cornett, 40, $250.
17. (15) 48 Brent Dutenhoffer (R), Watertown, S.D., Hughes/Sput’s, 40, $250.
18. (19) 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M., GRT/Sput’s, 39, $250.
19. (22) 1st Johnny Scott, Cameron, Mo., VanderBuilt/Durham, 39, $250.
20. (21) 111jr Keith Tourville (R), Janesville, Minn., Player/MAS, 28, $250.
21. (7) 7 Bryce Bjerken, Felton, Minn., T&E/ChevPerf, 27, $200.
22. (8) 1tpo Tyler Peterson, Hickson, N.D., BlackWidow/ProPower, 25, $250.
23. (25) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa, VanderBuilt/Sput’s, 18, $250.
24. (13) 69 Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn., MBCustoms/Hill, 13, $250.
25. (12) 2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M., VanderBuilt/Mullins, 12, $250.
26. (11) 05 Jake Hartung, Elmwood, Wis., SSR/Scott’s, 9, $200.

(R) = Grant Junghans USMTS Rookie of the Year contender

Lap Leaders: Krohn 1, Strickler 2-40.
Total Laps Led: Strickler 39, Krohn 1.
Margin of Victory: 1.704 seconds.
Time of Race: 18 minutes, 25.507 seconds (2 cautions).
Provisional Starters: VanderBeek, O’Neil.
FK Rod Ends Hard Charger: Thornton (started 16th, finished 7th).
Entries: 78.
Next Race: Friday, March 16, Humboldt speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup Points: Dillard 257, Ramirez 244, Krohn 234, J. Scott 233, Schott 229, VanderBeek 223, O’Neil 220, Timm 209, S. Scott 205, Phillips 200.
Grant Junghans USMTS Rookie of the Year Points: Dotson 462, Carlos Ahumada Jr. 335, Zane Ferrell 324, Bo Day 288, Manuel Williams II 229.
USMTS Engine Builder of the Year Points: Durham 42, Knowles 42, Sput’s 39, ChevPerf 36, Cornett 27.
USMTS Manufacturers Championship Points: MBCustoms 55, VanderBuilt 50, Hughes 39, BlackWidow 33, GRT 31.

Contingency Awards:
American Racer – Keeter.
Beyea Custom Headers – Dutenhoffer.
BSB Manufacturing – Bjerken.
Champ Pans – Whitwell.
Deatherage Opticians – Dotson.
E3 Spark Plugs – Krohn.
Edelbrock – Mikkelson.
Fast Shafts – Strand.
FK Rod Ends – Thornton.
Forty9 Designs – Sorensen, J. Scott.
GRT Race Cars – Jones.
Hooker Harness – Mikkelson.
Integra Shocks & Springs – Jones.
Jerovetz Motorsports Racing Parts – Timm.
Keyser Manufacturing – Phillips.
KSE Racing Products – Keeter.
Maxima Racing Oils – Strickler.
Mesilla Valley Transportation – Strickler.
Out-Pace Racing Products – O’Neil.
QA1 – Dotson.
RacerWebsite.com – Robertson.
Real Racing Wheels – all non-qualifiers.
Simpson Performance Products – Krohn.
Swift Springs – Strickler, Fuqua.
Sybesma Graphics – Krohn.
Tire Demon – Dillard.
VP Racing Fuels – Strickler.
Wehrs Machine & Racing Products – Fuqua.
Wilwood Disc Brakes – Thornton.

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USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Alpinestars, American Racer Racing Tires, Argo Manufacturing, Casey’s General Stores, Chevrolet Performance, CP-Carrillo, Deatherage Opticians, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Intercomp, Jerovetz Motorsports Racing Parts, KSE Racing Products, Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment, Malvern Bank, Mesilla Valley Transportation, MSD Performance, Nitroquest Media, Pace Performance, RacinDirt.com, S&S Fishing & Rental, Summit Racing Equipment, VP Racing Fuels.

USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Arizona Sport Shirts, ASi Racewear, Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Duvall Electric, Eagle Moon Farm, ElbowsUp.com, Evolution Powersports, Oreo Cookies, PBM Performance Products, Production Jars, Rancho Milagro Racing, River’s Edge Scrap Management, Snickers, Spike Hardcore Energy, Top of the World Ranch, YouDirt.com.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: 905 Ink, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Alpine Stars, Beyea Custom Headers, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, BSB Manufacturing, Champ Pans, Edelbrock, FK Rod Ends, Forty9 Designs, Genesis Racing Shocks, GRT Race Cars, Holley Performance Products, Hooker Harness, Integra Shocks & Springs, Keyser Manufacturing, Maxima Racing Oils, Mr. Gasket, Out-Pace Racing Products, QA1, RacerWebsite.com, Real Racing Wheels, RHRSwag.com, Simpson Performance Products, Swift Springs, Sybesma Graphics, Tire Demon, Wehrs Machine & Race Products, Wilwood Disc Brakes.

MHP Hospital Auxiliary Donates New Monitoring Machines

Posted on March 16, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – The Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital Auxiliary recently donated an infant-fetal heart monitor and vital sign machine to MHP for use in the Birthing Center and Inpatient Services. Each monitor donated cost more than $3,000.

According to Birthing Center Director Heather Cook, the new infant-fetal heart monitor provides the Birthing Center with more accurate readings of infant and fetal heart rates. As a part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), this equipment improves the healthcare professionals provide to newborns at the time of delivery.

In Inpatient Services, the vital sign machine will impact patient care “by allowing nurses to spend more time with patients and less time figuring out vitals,” according to Inpatient Services Director Amanda Rynearson. The new machine will also provide more accuracy in tracking vitals to ensure that proper treatment plans are developed.

The MHP Hospital Auxiliary is a volunteer organization that helps promote and advance the welfare of MHP and its mission. Members help purchase needed medical equipment and support various hospital programs that benefit the community.

Formed in 1955, the MHP Hospital Auxiliary has provided support to the hospital through money raised by operating Whispering Tree Gifts, located on the lower level of the new patient care wing at entrance #4. The volunteer organization also hosts a variety of fundraisers throughout the year, including uniform, jewelry, plant and book sales.

The annual Masquerade Jewelry Sale, open to the public, is set for Wednesday, April 25 from 9 am to 4 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center at MHP. This location is best accessed through entrance #3.

If you are interested in becoming an MHP Hospital Auxiliary member or would like more information regarding volunteer opportunities at MHP, please call 641.672.3342 or visit us online at mahaskahealth.org.

Photo: Shown with the infant-fetal heart monitor, front row, from left: MHP Hospital Auxiliary Board Member Connie Harding, Director of MHP Birthing Center Heather Cook, and Auxiliary members Carole Comstock and Janet Masterson. Back row, from left: Auxiliary board members Kim Langfitt, Joan Jensen, Sharon Palmer, Lorraine Blom, Sherrill Helm and Becky Arnold. Hospital Auxiliary Board member not pictured: Judy Lewis. Photo submitted.

Jason Aldean Announces Surprise Pop Up Show

Posted on March 16, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

Jason Aldean is set to perform a surprise pop up show today in Greenville, South Carolina. The concert will be in celebration of the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, and will take place at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena right after the the Day One Weigh-In of the Bassmaster Classic.

“I’ve always been into pretty much anything outdoors,” Jason shares. “I grew-up fishing with my Dad and Grandad, so it’ll be cool to get out there with Field & Stream and be a part of this year’s Bassmaster Classic.”

Seats are available on the first-come first-served basis, with doors opening at 3:15 pm, and the show starting at 7:15 pm.

Source: Bassmaster

Randy Travis Surprises Carrie Underwood with Grand Ole Opry Offer

Posted on March 15, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

March 15 in Country Music History

1927: Carl “Mister Country” Smith is born in Maynardville. Smith was the husband of June Carter (later June Carter Cash) and the father of Carlene Carter.

1970: Merle Haggard is #1 on the Country Chart with “The Fightin’ Side of Me.”

1982: Alabama are at #1 on the Country Album Chart with Mountain Music, their award-winning third studio album.

2008: Randy Travis surprises Carrie Underwood on stage of the Grand Ole Opry with an invitation to become the newest member.

2011: Lady Antebellum sit at #1 on the Country Chart with Need You Now, their second studio album.

Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani In No Rush To Wed

Posted on March 15, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are definitely happy and in love, but sources say they have no plans to walk down the aisle anytime soon.

“There is no reason for them to rush into a marriage so they aren’t,” a source tells “Entertainment Tonight.” “Both of them are happy and content with where their relationship is right now.” The insider adds, “They are on cloud nine for each other. They are perfect for each other. They know they have found their true soulmate.”

And while Blake has been busy with his “Country Music Freaks Tour,” it isn’t an issue in his relationship, especially since Gwen’s been with him for most of the shows. The source notes, “They support each other in all that they do. They’re almost always by each other’s side.”

Source: Entertainment Tonight

Low-Income Housing Developer, Contractor Charged with Fraud

Posted on March 15, 2018March 16, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

-This information was published from a news release sent on behalf of the Department of Justice. According to Jeffrey Voorhees lawyer, Guy R. Cook, Voorhees entered pleas of Not Guilty to these charges on Monday 3/12/18 before Judge Helen Adams and readers are reminded that charges are not evidence of guilt.

(DES MOINES, Iowa) — A longtime developer of low-income housing in Iowa, Jeffrey W. VOORHEES, has been charged with creating a false pass-through company in order to artificially inflate a loan to rehabilitate a housing development located in various towns and cities in Iowa, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum.

According to the indictment, VOORHEES, acting through his own consulting company and a not-for-profit entity, purchased and rehabilitated seven properties which together formed what was referred to as Candleridge VII. The properties were purchased with a United States Department of Agriculture direct loan, and were rehabilitated with a private bank loan that was guaranteed by USDA in the event of default. Brian L. PITTMAN, the general contractor on the development, is also charged in the scheme with VOORHEES. Together, PITTMAN and VOORHEES are alleged to have artificially inflated construction costs and created a pass-through company, Rural Construction Services, in order to obtain approximately $359,000 in artificially inflated loan proceeds. VOORHEES is also alleged to have artificially inflated other costs in the loan to obtain an additional approximately $318,000 in loan proceeds. The loan proceeds were to be repaid using USDA-subsidized tenant rents.

The purpose of these USDA loan programs is to support the development of rental units for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in rural areas and towns. USDA regulates how the loan proceeds can be spent, and also imposes requirements on the borrowers to disclose any identity of interest relationships. The indictment alleges that VOORHEES knew these regulations but did not follow them in order to unlawfully profit from the USDA loan programs.

VOORHEES and PITTMAN are together charged with five counts of wire fraud affecting a financial institution. Each of those counts is punishable by up to 30 years in prison. The indictment also charges VOORHEES with three felony counts relating to allegedly moving the profits of RCS into bank accounts in his wife’s name, each count of which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. If convicted, the Court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal statutes and the advisory U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.

The public is reminded that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

This investigation was conducted by the USDA-Office of Inspector General, and the case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

One Man Dead After Police Standoff in Pella

Posted on March 15, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

(PELLA, Iowa) – A standoff between an Illinois man and Iowa law enforcement ended late Wednesday afternoon with the death of the man.

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at approximately 6:30 pm the Pella Police Department received a report from a local citizen concerning the welfare of a man staying in the Pella area. The man, later identified as Jonathan W. Martin, 62, of Galena, IL, was located in an apartment on W. 16th Street in Pella. Upon further investigation Pella officers learned that Martin was a fugitive from the State of Illinois, wanted on felony charges with nationwide extradition authorized. Officers attempted to establish contact with Martin, but multiple efforts were rejected.

Pella officers concluded that an additional person, a female, was in the apartment with Martin. Officers were eventually able to speak with the female, but efforts to have Martin exit the unit failed.

At the request of the Pella Police Department, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, mid-morning, negotiators from the Iowa State Patrol assumed the lead in negotiating with the occupants of the apartment. The female occupant in the apartment agreed to exit prior to noon, and was found to be uninjured. As the event played out it was clearly established that additional assets were required to successfully resolve the incident. The ISP State Tactical Unit responded to the scene and upon entering the apartment determined that Mr. Martin was deceased of what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The scene and incident was turned over to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Pella Police Department Criminal Investigations for evaluation and further investigation. Martin was transferred to the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner, Ankeny, Iowa, where he will undergo a forensic examination.

New Sharon Native Entered into ‘King of America VIII’

Posted on March 15, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

King of America VIII presented by Summit Racing Equipment
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Thursday–Saturday, March 15-17, 2018

Pre-entered drivers as of March 13, showing car number, driver’s name, hometown, primary sponsor, chassis builder and engine builder. Iowa riders are in bold.

USMTS Modifieds:
0 Jake O’Neil, Tucson, Ariz., Total Seal Piston Rings/LG2/Cornett.
1m Curt Myers, Cameron, Wis., H&E Ready Mix/GRT/Sput’s.
1st Johnny Scott, Las Cruces, N.M., Rancho Milagro/VanderBuilt/Durham.
2g Troy Girolamo, Williston, N.D., G-Style Transport/Rocket/Baxter.
2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M., Rancho Milagro/VanderBuilt/Mullins.
2x Brady Gerdes, Villard, Minn., Villard Implement/SSR/Sput’s.
4b Cory Bruggeman, Stillwater, Minn., Bruggeman Builders/MBCustoms/Tim’s.
4m Bobby Malchus, Red Oak, Texas, Southwest General Contracting/Rocket/Wells.
4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla., Boom Test/Hughes/Cornett.
4v Billy Vogel, West Fargo, N.D., EZ Open Garage Door/MBCustoms/Sput’s.
4w Tyler Wolff, Fayetteville, Ark., ARMI Contractors/MBCustoms/Hatfield.
05 Jake Hartung, Elmwood, Wis., Genesis Racing Shocks/SSR/Scott’s.
5k Kyle Prauner, Norfolk, Neb., InsureMyForage.com/Razor/ChevPerf.
7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn., Krohn Farms/MBCustoms/Sput’s.
8 Chris Clark, Jackson, Wyo., Carquest/GRT/Clark.
9 Jerad Fuller, Memphis, Mo., J&J Ag/GRT/Mullins.
9D8 Paden Phillips, Chanute, Kan., Phil’s Coins/BillsBuilt/KBS.
10w Ward Imrie, Winnipeg, Man., K4 Equipment/MBCustoms/Millar.
12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla., Red Tail Tackle/Hughes/Mullins.
15* Ryan Mikkelson, Jamestown, N.D., Red Headed Rebel Brew/Millenium/ChevPerf.
16 Austn Siebert, Grandview, Mo., Kenny’s Tile/MBCustoms/Mullins.
G17 Fito Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M., Gallardo Construction/LG2/AOS.
J17 Jake Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M., G3 Fitness/LG2/AOS.
19 Dustin Sorensen, Rochester, Minn., Action Engineering/MBCustoms/Action.
19r Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, Tri Star Engines/Hughes/TriStar.
20 Rodney Sanders, Happy, Texas, Wichita Tank Racing/MBCustoms/Hatfield.
21 Austin Bonner, Elk City, Okla., Patriot Roofing & Windows/MBCustoms/Karl.
21x Travis Saurer, Elizabeth, Minn., Red Headed Rebel Brew/MBCustoms/Dakota.
22b Rick Beebe, Shawnee, Kan., Rick Beebe Heating & Air Conditioning/LG2/Mullins.
24 Manuel Williams Sr., Fouke, Ark., Pro-1 Transmission/Bandit/Craft.
24m Manuel Williams II, Fouke, Ark., Charlie Williams Painting/Bandit/Craft.
29h Joe Horgdal, Kasson, Minn., Broadway Car Care/Killer/Baier’s.
32 Jesse Young, Warner, S.D., Young Farms/MasterSbilt/Sturdy.
33f Jardin Fuller, Memphis, Mo., Walker Motors/Hughes/Mullins.
33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa, Casey’s General Stores/VanderBuilt/Sput’s.
38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo., Tom Campbell Racing/GRT/Midstate.
20 Trevor Anderson, Watertown, S.D., Dirt Track Supply/Arrow/Victory.
20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla., Widow Wax/BlackWidow/ProPower.
20rt Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., Certified Inspection Service/Jet/Mullins.
20t Bailey Rowland, Woodward, Okla., Widow Wax/BlackWidow/ProPower.
21t Lance Town, Louisburg, Kan., Town Oilfield Service/MBCustoms/Driskell.
23 Logan Robertson, Shamrock, Texas, Shannon Motorsports/MBCustoms/Knowles.
23 Adam Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., Rivers Edge Scrap Management/VanderBuilt/Speedway.
25p Mike Petersilie, Hoisington, Kan., Team Xtreme/1stClass/Sput’s.
26 Shawn Fletcher, Brainerd, Minn., Fletcher Trucking/SSR/Wagamon.
34 Mickey Lassiter, Piedmont, Okla., Lassiter Concrete & Asphalt/Hughes/Sput’s.
49jr Jake Timm, Winona, Minn., Hurco/MBCustoms/Sput’s.
55 Tyler Davis, Haysville, Kan., Chem Wash/Hughes/ChevPerf.
69 Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn., Auto Pro Express/MBCustoms/Hill.
71 Jim Body, Diamond, Mo., Body’s Truck Repair/Shaw/Yeoman.
71 Jesse Hoskins, Longdale, Okla., Hoskins Construction/Longhorn/Mullins.
75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo., Andy’s Frozen Custard/GRT/Hatfield.
87 Darron Fuqua, Mayetta, Kan., Big Time Bail Bonds/MBCustoms/Driskell.
91 Joe Duvall, Claremore, Okla., Duvall Electric/MBCustoms/ChevPerf.
95 Keith Foss, Winona, Minn., Bob Brink Incorporated/Longhorn/Foss.
97 Cade Dillard, Robeline, La., S&S Fishing & Rental/MBCustoms/Knowles.
111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M., McDonald’s/GRT/Sput’s.
111jr Keith Tourville, Webster, Wis., Player Motorsports/Player/MAS.
174 Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., Golden Empire Towing/MBCustoms/ChevPerf.

Out-Pace USRA B-Mods:
02 Cole Denner, New Hampton Iowa, Barnyard BBQ/Smoke/Shaw.
2 Gunnar Watkins, Menomonie Wis., Shelley Watkins RE/MAX Realty/SSR/Tim’s.
7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk Iowa, Accu Jet Sewer & Drain/CAM/Timmerman.
20RT Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler Ariz., Tanner Racing/Jet/ChevPerf.
20T Mike Tanner, Smithville Mo., Tanner Racing/Jet/Yancy’s.
33s Ben Stockton, Kansas City Mo., Tanner Racing/DirtWorks/Yancy’s.
71III Jim Body III, Diamond Mo., Body’s Truck Repair/Hoffman/Yeoman.
36k Jayden Larson, Mankato, Minn., Larson Sod/Skyrocket/Sput’s.
292 Kyle Thompson, Joplin, Mo., National Repair Center/Shaw/Karl.

The King of America VIII Modified Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment happens Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 15-17, when America’s Best of the Best dirt modified drivers invade the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., for a blockbuster event that will culminate with Saturday’s $10,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start championship race.

Six different drivers have claimed the throne in the first seven installments of the United States Modified Touring Series rown jewel event. Marshalltown, Iowa’s Ryan Gustin won in 2013 and became the first repeat winner in last year’s event. Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon, Iowa, captured the crown in 2016 after a thrilling late-race battle with 2014 race winner Rodney Sanders of Happy, Texas.

Four-time USMTS national champion Jason Hughes of Watts, Okla., was the 2015 champion, Stormy Scott of Las Cruces, N.M., topped the 2012 event and nine-time USMTS titlist Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, claimed the inaugural King of America crown in 2011.

Thursday will feature a $2,500-to-win national points race in the USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup. On Friday, each driver will compete in three heat races from three different starting positions. Passing points will be combined for all three heats with the top 12 in overall points locked into Saturday’s “A” Main.

The next 12 drivers will be locked into Saturday’s “B” Main, the next 12 into Saturday’s “C” Main and the remainder will run in last-chance races on Saturday.

Saturday will feature an “alphabet soup” of features and last-chance races as drivers try to claw their way into a spot for the $10,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start finale.

USRA entry forms, rules, license applications and more can be found at www.usraracing.com/downloads.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7:30 on Thursday and Friday. Saturday’s start times are one hour earlier with the first green flag waving at 6:30. Every lap of every race all three days will be broadcast live via pay-per-view at www.RacinDirt.com.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usmts, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usmts and Instagram at www.instagram.com/usmts or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/usmtstv. Keep up to speed with everything USMTS by joining our email list at www.usmts.com/subscribe.

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Council Bluffs Man Sentenced for Firearm Charges

Posted on March 15, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

(COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa) – United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum announced that on March 13, 2018, Jesus Everardo Medina, 33, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sentenced to 37 months in prison, and ordered to serve three years of Supervised Release at the conclusion of his imprisonment, by Senior District Court Judge Robert Pratt for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

The investigation began with law enforcement with the Council Bluffs Police Department responding to a gunshot being heard in the 1400 block of Avenue B shortly after midnight on June 5, 2017. Upon arriving in the area, officers located nine millimeter shell casings and were told by a witness that the party responsible, Jesus Medina, had left the area in a gold colored two door car. This vehicle was located by law enforcement a short distance from the 1400 block of Avenue B, with Medina in the back seat. A nine millimeter Jennings semi-automatic handgun was found in the seat pocket in front of Medina. Medina was convicted of a felony offense in 2009 making it unlawful for him to possess a firearm.

The investigation was conducted by the Council Bluffs Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

Students Invited to Submit Artwork for ‘From the Farm to You’ Calendar

Posted on March 15, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged students from Iowa to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in the “From the Farm to You” calendar. The calendars are distributed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at the Iowa State Fair and include artwork that emphasizes the connection between the production of Iowa’s farmers and the products used by people every day.

“These calendars do a great job of showcasing Iowa agriculture to the visitors at our booths during the Iowa State Fair. The creativity and artistic ability of these students help educate fairgoers about where their food comes from,” Naig said.

Students of all ages are invited to submit artwork. Pictures should be drawn using only black lines on plain white paper, 8 ½ by 11 inches. The pictures should not be colored. They can be submitted to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Calendar Kids, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319.

Drawings must be received by May 1, 2018 to be considered.

Students whose artwork is selected to be in the calendar will be recognized during the Iowa State Fair. An electronic version of the current calendar can be seen at http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/press/pdfs/2017/FarmToYouCalendar2017.pdf.

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