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(Atlantic) Estherville-Lincoln Central broke a 2-2 tie with two runs in the top of the seventh inning and held Atlantic scoreless in the bottom half to earn a 4-2 non-conference win Friday afternoon. The Midgets collected 10 hits and scored four runs. Rylee Yager led the way with a single, double, triple, and one RBI. Cora Schiltz added a double and a single, while Haylee Stokes tallied a double, single, and executed two sacrifice bunts.

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(Shenandoah) The Atlantic Softball team bounced back after Wednesday’s loss to Creston. The Trojans jumped out to an 8-0 Led through the first six innings, the Fillies responded with two runs in the bottom of the sixth, and the Trojans closed out the game with five more runs in the top of the seventh for the 13-2 victory.

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(Shenandoah) Atlantic rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh inning to edge Shenandoah 8-7 Thursday at Sportsman’s Park. The Trojans tallied eight runs on seven hits. Sawyer Tarrell led the way with two hits and a run scored, while Gavin McLaren delivered an RBI double, stole a base, and scored once. Shenandoah collected seven runs on six hits. Dalton Athen contributed an RBI double, a stolen base, and a run scored. Cole Scamman added a single and also crossed the plate.

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(Des Moines) Drought conditions expanded across the state due to below-normal precipitation in May, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Following a drier-than-normal April, May experienced decreased rainfall across all regions of the state, leading to an increase in drought and abnormally dry conditions. While early rain events initially helped maintain stable dry conditions, lower rainfall amounts later in the month resulted in deteriorating conditions across Iowa.

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(Lewis) Starting today and running through June 8 is the DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend. DNR fisheries biologist John Lorenzen, appearing on the weekly DNR Report on KSOM, says you do not need a license to fish during these days. All bag limits and size limit regulations remain in effect. Audio PlayerLorenzen encourages people to take their family, friends, and neighbors out this weekend for some great fishing.