Today's News

    Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a second. The Catholic Church is blaming the 1960s for its child molestation scandals?
    A five-year study released by John Jay College of Criminal Justice seems to suggest as much.

    The study was undertaken at the request and with the financial support of America's Roman Catholic bishops. The report links the spike in child abuse by priests in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s to, the study says, “the importance given to young people and popular culture.”

    With the Missouri River expected to reach historic levels this week, Mills County officials are urging residents in the western part of the county to prepare for anticipated major flooding.    

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday it predicts the Missouri River will reach levels 5 - 7 feet above flood stages at most locations in Iowa and Nebraska by mid-June. The agency said some areas could remain inundated with water throughout July and August.

    Five different players recorded at least two hits for the East Mills baseball team in a 14-0 five-inning victory over Villisca on Friday.
    The Wolverines (2-1) had 15 hits in the win. Luke Schafer, Daniel Duysen and Charlie Ruff each had three hits and Colby Jennings and David Howell two hits each. Jennings also drove  in two runs and Ruff added two RBIs.
    Ruff earned the win on the hill, allowing one hit and striking out four in five innings of work.

East Mills 14,
Stanton 10

    The Glenwood softball team improved to 9-0 on the season with a 3-0 weekend at the Atlantic Softball Tournament.
    The Rams knocked off Walnut 11-1 and Treynor 6-1 before defeating Carroll 8-4 in the pool title game.
    “This was a good measuring stick for us,” said Glenwood coach Tim Stanton. “Carroll came in 9-1 and we came out and played really well. If we can get eight runs with the way Molly (Bryan) has been pitching, we’re going to be tough to beat.”