BOYS BASKETBALL
Adair-Casey 67, CAM 50
Ar-We-Va 64, Boyer Valley 58
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 70, Woodbine 55
Glidden-Ralston 46, Coon Rapids-Bayard 43
Interstate 35 72, Nodaway Valley 61
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Adair-Casey 58, CAM 16
Bedford 56, Martensdale-St. Marys 51
Boyer Valley 47, Ar-We-Va 36
Coon Rapids-Bayard 46, Glidden-Ralston 34
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 69, Woodbine 23
Nodaway Valley 56, Interstate 35 46
Firefighters from Shelby, Harlan, Avoca, Minden and Elk Horn were called to the scene of a hog confinement facility fire northeast of Shelby, Thursday night. A motorist passing by reported the fire at 515 Hazel Road, south of County Road F-58, just before 8-p.m.
Authorities on the scene reported at around 8:07-p.m. that the structure was fully engulfed and the roof had collapsed.
No other details are currently available.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Agriculture business giant Monsanto Co. said Thursday it received approval from the Department of Agriculture for new cotton and soybean seeds designed to be used with a new herbicide formula. Monsanto’s business is built on genetically modified seeds and herbicide. The company’s seeds are designed to increase yield, deter pests and tolerate weed-killing chemicals, particularly the company’s Roundup, a staple for farmers worldwide.
But many weeds have grown resistant to traditional Roundup, so the St. Louis company has developed a new version. The Environmental Protection Agency is still reviewing that new herbicide, which adds an additional ingredient called dicamba. The single active ingredient in traditional Roundup is glyphosate, a chemical patented in the 1970s.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials say a lottery employee has been arrested after being identified as the mystery winner of a multimillion-dollar Hot Lotto ticket that baffled investigators for years. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said Thursday that 51-year-old Eddie Raymond Tipton, of Norwalk, faces two felony counts of fraud. He is being held at the Polk County Jail.
Tipton is the security director for the Multi-State Lottery Association in Iowa. Officials say he bought the Hot Lotto ticket in 2010, despite being legally prohibited. He is accused of asking others to claim the ticket. A New York lawyer in 2011 waited shortly before the one-year deadline to try to claim the ticket but later withdrew. Authorities say the case remains under investigation.
Forecasters predict a warm-up with highs in the 40s and 50s tomorrow (Friday) for much of southern and central Iowa, which presents an opportunity for homeowners to get a jump on their spring lawn care duties. Extension educator John Fech says much of the region had very dry weather heading into winter and dormant plants could likely use a drink. Fech says, “If you have a chance, prioritize and pick out the plants that are most important to you, roses or shrubs, and attach a soaker hose temporarily on days when you’re 40 degrees or above.”
Make sure to disconnect and drain the hose when you’re done, he reminds, to prevent plumbing problems when it freezes again. When it’s bitter cold, he says it’s better if you don’t walk on your lawn at all, as that crunching grass underfoot will have a hard time recovering. “Forget about those little trips out to fill the bird feeder and to dump stuff on the compost pile,” Fech says. “Generally, it’s a good idea to stay off of frosty turf. Sometimes, those things will injure the crown of the plant.” Don’t step on your frozen grass, he says, unless you absolutely can’t avoid it.
“If you have to do it, go ahead and do it, but keep in mind that you may have a strip of turf or some footprints through the turf that aren’t doing so well in the spring,” Fech says. “If that’s the case, those just might take a longer time to recover.” The National Weather Service is calling for high temperatures in many parts of Iowa to rise Friday and Saturday to unseasonable highs in the 40s and 50s, while highs are predicted to slip back into the 30s next week, with lows back in the teens.
(Radio Iowa)
Iowa’s rookie U.S. Senator is getting a prime speaking slot next week. Republican congressional leaders have picked Iowa Senator Joni Ernst to deliver the Republican response to President Obama’s “State of the Union” address next Tuesday. This is the first time G-O-P leaders have asked a first-year senator to speak in the prime time slot. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says Ernst understands that middle-class Americans want Congress “to get refocused on their concerns.”
Ernst released a written statement, saying congress must “implement real solutions” that “grow a vibrant economy…and ensure the federal government beings to run more effectively and efficiently.” The televised response to the president’s annual “State of the Union” speech is carefully crafted and has lately been used by whichever party does not hold the White House as a forum to showcase its future leaders.
Last year Ernst captured the attention of the nation’s political class with a campaign ad touting her hog castration skills. Senator Marco Rubio and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal have both delivered the Republican response during President Obama’s presidency and both are now considered possible presidential candidates in 2016.
(Radio Iowa)
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Class 5-A
1. West Des Moines Valley 12-0 (1)
2. Waukee 10-1 (2)
3. Dowling Catholic 9-2 (3)
4. Iowa City West 11-0 (4)
5. Linn-Mar 10-1 (5)
6. Southeast Polk 8-2 (10)
7. Ankeny Centennial 7-4 (8)
8. Cedar Falls 10-2 (6)
9. Iowa City High 9-3 (7)
10. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 9-4 (NR)
Dropped Out: Johnston (9)
Class 4-A
1. Harlan 11-0 (1)
2 .Western Dubuque 11-0 (2)
3. Ballard 11-0 (3)
4. Carlisle 10-1 (4)
5. Perry 10-2 (5)
6. Waverly-Shell Rock 13-0 (6)
7. Davenport North 10-0 (7)
8. North Scott 10-1 (8)
9. Sioux City Bishop Heelan 7-2 (9)
10. Cedar Rapids Xavier 9-4 (11)
11. Indianola 9-3 (10)
12. Pella 8-2 (12)
13. Keokuk 8-1 (13)
14. Dallas Center-Grimes 8-4 (NR)
15. Knoxville 10-0 (NR)
Dropped Out: Lewis Central (14), Grinnell (15)
Class 3-A
1. Mediapolis 11-0 (2)
2. Pocahontas Area 9-1 (1)
3. Hampton-Dumont 10-0 (3)
4. Spirit Lake 8-2 (4)
5. Sioux Center 11-1 (5)
6. Red Oak 11-1 (6)
7. Nevada 9-1 (7)
8. Crestwood 10-1 (8)
9. Osage 13-0 (11)
10. Shenandoah 9-3 (9)
11. Kuemper Catholic 8-3 (10)
12. Mount Vernon 8-4 (NR)
13. Saydel 9-2 (14)
14. Cherokee 7-3 (15)
15. PCM 8-3 (13)
Dropped Out: Solon (12)
Class 2-A
1. Western Christian 9-1 (1)
2. Unity Christian 12-0 (2)
3. North-Linn 12-1 (3)
4. South Central Calhoun 11-0 (4)
5. IKM-Manning 10-1 (5)
6. Iowa City Regina 10-0 (6)
7. Dike-New Hartford 10-2 (7)
8. Panorama 10-2 (8)
9. Cascade 10-1 (9)
10. Manson-NW Webster 8-2 (14)
11. Central Decatur 12-0 (15)
12. Des Moines Christian 9-4 (12)
13. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 9-2 (11)
14. Hinton 12-1 (NR)
15. Okoboji 9-2 (10)
Dropped Out: Fort Dodge St. Edmond (13)
Class 1-A
1. Burlington Notre Dame 12-0 (1)
2. Colo-Nesco 11-0 (2)
3. Kingsley-Pierson 10-0 (5)
4. Fremont-Mills 10-0 (6)
5. Exira-EHK 12-0 (7)
6. Lynnville-Sully 12-0 (8)
7. Newell-Fonda 8-3 (9)
8. Bedford 11-1 (3)
9. Grand View Christian 10-1 (4)
10. Springville 11-1 (10)
11. Turkey Valley 12-1 (13)
12. George-Little Rock 8-2 (14)
13. Central Lyon 8-3 (15)
14. Janesville 10-1 (NR)
15. Rockford 8-2 (11)
Dropped Out: Tripoli (12)
A new vision loss support group continues to gather momentum as it prepares to hold its third meeting. The Low Vision Support Group will again meet at The Center at 714 Main Street in Council Bluffs on Tuesday, January 20 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda for this meeting includes discussion about group leadership, an appeal for volunteers to call members with phone reminders about upcoming meetings, and sharing topics of interest to feature at future meetings. The group also aims to establish a regular meeting time and date.
In addition, applications will be available for people to sign up for the City of Council Bluffs’ transportation service, Council Bluffs Special Transit Service (STS). Dawn Kruse, Rehabilitation
Teacher with the Iowa Department for the Blind, is providing assistance to the group during its formative phase.
The Council Bluffs group is one of several support groups throughout the state that aim to connect those with vision loss in local communities. The groups provide an opportunity for blind or visually impaired Iowans to share ways of doing everyday tasks non-visually, provide support to each other, and participate in fun activities. Support groups generally meet once a month.
For a list of vision loss support groups in the state of Iowa, visit the Iowa Department for the Blind webpage at: http://www.idbonline.org/living/support-groups. People of all ages and from all communities interested in learning more about living with vision loss are encouraged to attend.For more information, contact Dawn Kruse at (712) 355-2843.
Details were released today (Thursday) about a pursuit that took place Jan. 3rd, in Guthrie County. The Sheriff’s Dept. reports at around 1-a.m., a Guthrie County Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling the Bagley area observed a dark colored possibly three-quarter ton truck northbound on Quail Road. The truck failed to stop at the stop sign posted at Quail Road and Highway 141. The vehicle proceeded through the intersection at approximately ninety miles per hour and went airborne through the intersection.
The deputy attempted to catch up to the vehicle as it entered Greene County on Quail Road at a high rate of speed. The truck failed to stop for the deputy and a vehicle pursuit ensued through southern Greene County until west of Rippey when the deputy terminated the pursuit.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be dark in color, possibly a three-quarter ton and is believed to be a Chevrolet. Anyone with information about the truck or its occupant(s) is asked to contact the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office at (641)747-2214.
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