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FINAL DAY: Coed State Track & Field

Submitted by WHO-TV Web Staff
Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 10:34pm

Mother Nature was on her best form this week and so were several of the high school athletes during the final day of the Coed state Track and Field meet.

With perfect conditions, more records fell at the Blue Oval.

4A sprint medley – the girls of Roosevelt are always tough and Agnes Sayeh anchored home a winner in 1:45.66. That’s a new state meet record.

Sayeh wasn’t done – 100 meter dash, Agnes edges out her teammate Jaylynn-Roberts Lewis in 12.16.  Dowling’s Jessica Campbell takes 3rd.

That trio squared off again in the 200 and they finished 1-2-3 again, only this time it was Campbell of Dowling in a photo finish at 24.77 seconds, she was a winner by 1-hundredth of a second. Sayeh 2nd, Roberts-Lewis 3rd.

It was a great showing from both the Waukee boys and girls.

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Central College Looks For A Win

Submitted by WHO-TV Web Staff
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:10pm

After winning their region the Central College softball team has one more goal, win the Division 3 National Championship.

With just 8 teams left, the Dutch feel this could be their year, but they will have to do it from the loser’s bracket.

Central fell in round one on Friday to Montclair State 4-1.

The Dutch face Tyler-Texas Saturday afternoon in the double elimination tournament.

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DAY TWO: Coed State Track & Field

Submitted by WHO-TV Web Staff
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 7:49pm

It was another full day of action at the Coed State Track Meet on Friday.  Runners took to the Blue Oval at 9 a.m. and events will continue through 8 p.m.

For two metro athletes in particular, the practice is paying off. In class 4-A, Urbandale’s Shaquille Wells threw 59 feet 7.5 inches to defend his state title. Roosevelt’s Alexa Hunt was out for revenge after coming in second at the Drake Relays. She threw her personal best at 45 feet 7.5 inches to defend her state title also.

In class 3-A, a slow hand-off cost the boys from Pella in the 4 by 200 relay. Lemars wins, Pella takes second.

In the girls 2-A distance medley Des Moines Christian came in as the top seed and they dominated. Giving the Lions the first relay state title in school history.

On the girls leader board, West Hancock leads 1-A, Davis County 2-A, Solon the new 3-A leader and Pleasant Valley on top of 4-A with Waukee not far behind.

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DAY ONE: Coed State Track Meet

Submitted by WHO-TV Web Staff
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:54pm

The world famous blue oval is hosting another busy weekend.  The Coed State Track and Field competition started Thursday.

It was a quiet first day for central Iowa teams.

Among the stories, the Roosevelt girls are trying to stay in the fast lane after a big win at the Drake Relays.  Coaches took Agne Sayeh out of the relay races in hopes of spreading the points out to bring home a team state title. Sayeh qualified in the 100 m and 200  m preliminary races, but she tweaked her knee in the 400 m. Coach says she will be ready to go by Saturday.

In girl’s high jump, Ankeny’s Kelsey Arneson clears 5 feet 4 inches putting her in second place.

After five events in girls 4A Pleasant Valley leads the team standings, with Waukee a close second, followed by Ankeny and Dowling.

In boys class 3A the 4 by 800, Wade Pingel brings it home for Pella with a 7 minutes 58 seconds win.

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GREEN CREDENTIALS: Central Nationally Ranked

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Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 6:21am

Central College is being celebrated as one of the most ‘green’ colleges in the nation.

College senior Michelle Stewart found focus at Central College in Pella, “I realized that I didn’t know a lot about sustainability; I was really passionate about it and I had the drive but I really didn’t have a focus.”

The Princeton Review guide picked Central as one of 322 green colleges. The rating looks at a variety of factors from classes to buildings.

The Roe Center on the Central campus has a platinum LEED rating. It has a green roof and a radiant floor heating/cooling system among other features.

Central also has a vegetable garden on the west side of campus.

The green rating also considered Central’s curriculum including a minor in sustainability.

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TOP HOG: Producer Nominees Wanted

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 5:06pm
TOP HOG: Producer Nominees Wanted

Nominations are wanted for the the 2013 Master Pork Producer and Environmental Steward awards.

The Iowa Pork Producers Association began the program in 1942.

“Iowa’s pork producers represent some of the most efficient, innovative and adaptive in the industry,” said Tyler Bettin, IPPA producer education director. “It is important that we continue to recognize the efforts of our best and brightest producers. Doing this demonstrates to consumers our commitment to the environment and production of safe food while also educating other producers of best management practices and industry opportunities.”

Award recipients will be recognized at the 2014 Iowa Pork Congress in January and will receive a $1,000 cash award.

Nomination forms and instructions can be found at iowapork.org.

 

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NATIONALS BOUND: Central Softball Win

Submitted by WHO-TV Web Staff
Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 11:39pm

A local team is heading to the College World Series.

The Central Dutch punched tickets to the national finals and a chance at their 5th national championship.

Central took on St. Thomas Sunday in the regional final.

The Dutch head to the national finals thanks to a 2-1 victory.

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