Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger likes the progress he has seen from his team earlky in the season. The Cyclones have posted three straight blowout wins heading into Sunday’s game at home against Grambling State.
Otzelberger feels the Cyclones have improved on offense without having it effect their defense.
The schedule gets much tougher soon, but Otzelberger says right now it is about getting experience.
After 47 seasons as a head football coach, including the last 17 at Webster City, Bob Howard has announced he is retiring. Quinn Douglas reports.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Police Department reports numerous arrests over the past three-weeks.
Atlantic Police report the arrest on November 3rd, of 33-year-old Tyler Mills, of Atlantic. Mills was arrested for Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations, Interference with Official Acts, and Violation of a No Contact Order. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked in and held. On the 5th of November, 20-year-old Beau Dickerson, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked in and held.
27-year-old Megan Magers, of Atlantic, was arrested November 7th, for Theft in the 5th Degree (Shoplifting). She was cited into court and released. 40-year-old Zachary Frank, of Atlantic, was arrested November 9th, for Criminal Mischief 1st, Burglary 3rd Degree and Theft 2nd Degree. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked in and held. On the 11th, 25-year-old Joseph Atoliph, of Atlantic, was arrested for Criminal Mischief 4th Degree & Public Intoxication and two Cass County Warrants for Public Intoxication and Criminal Mischief. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked in and held.
And, on November 14th, 27-year-old G Love Kovac, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked in and held.
AMES, Iowa – Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), the leading grassroots organization supporting Iowa’s beef cattle industry, is pleased to announce Bryan Whaley as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective December 4, 2023. Whaley brings many years of experience leading successful teams, serving customers, and a deep-rooted passion for the cattle industry that will be invaluable to the future of the association.
Whaley most recently worked as the Director of Field Operations – North for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Before that, he was a regional extension education director for more than seven years. He has also worked with youth development in several roles with 4-H Youth Development through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Upon completing his first college degree, he was a classroom educator. Whaley holds a master’s degree from Iowa State University in agriculture education and a Bachelor of Arts from Simpson College.
The cattle industry is a part of Whaley’s daily life. He and his family own and operate Whaley Cattle in Eagle Grove, Iowa, raising Maine Anjou and Maine Angus seedstock. He has also been involved in many organizations that support the beef cattle industry, including regular membership with ICA, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and American Maine Anjou Association. Whaley is serving as the current president and board member of the Iowa Maine Anjou Association.
Bryan Whaley
“The search committee is very excited for Bryan to join the ICA staff as the new CEO,” said ICA Board President Bob Noble. “Those on the search committee were impressed with his experience leading teams, working with county committees, and his positive attitude toward the work ahead of ICA. The association has just celebrated 50 years, and Bryan’s energy and optimism will bring a renewed perspective to the association and be the perfect way to move us into our next 50 years.”
The hiring of Whaley comes at no better time as ICA heads into one of the busiest times of the year for the association. This will offer many opportunities for him to get out within the state to meet the Iowa beef cattle producers ICA serves.
“I am honored to have been selected to serve the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association,” said Whaley. “I am excited for the opportunity to serve the members of the association, but also the entire cattle industry in Iowa, and support the efforts nationally to advocate for the policies set forth by our members.”
The ICA Board of Directors and staff look forward to welcoming Bryan Whaley to the team and continuing our mission of serving Iowa’s beef cattle industry now and in the future.
(Creston, Iowa) – The Union County Sheriff’s Office today (Thursday), released information with regard to a non-injury, rollover accident that occurred November 1st. Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a reported vehicle in the ditch just west of Dogwood Road, on 170th Street in Union County. When Deputy Noah Fargo arrived, he located a 2006 Chevy Malibu in the ditch, totaled (estimated $8,000 damage). The sheriff’s report said the vehicle appeared to be empty, with open beer cans and an open case of beer in the back seat.
An investigation determined the car hit the south side of a bridge and slid against it, causing the car to roll into the ditch and come to rest in a field just south of the road. A piece of the car was stuck on the bridge.
Damage to the Union County-owned bridge railing was estimated at $2,500. The driver was subsequently identified as 58-year-old Christopher Lynn Franklin, of Creston. Franklin told authorities he struck a deer on his way home the night of November 1st. He claimed he wasn’t drinking at the time.
The report however, said evidence at the scene made it look different than Franklin described, because there was no evidence a deer had impacted the vehicle, and there was no deer carcass in the area. Franklin admitted to driven without a valid driver’s license. He was issued a citation for failure to show proof of security and liability. The citation amounted to nearly $797.00.
Wartburg hopes to make a run at a national title when the third ranked Knights open the NCAA Division III playoffs at home on Saturday against Illinois College. Wartburg made it to the national semifinals last season.
That’s Wartburg coach Chris Winter. The Knights could spend much of their playoff run at home.
Illinois College enters the playoffs with a record of 9-1.
Wartburg linebacker and former Dyersville Beckman standout Owen Grover is part of a defense that gives up less than nine points per game. He says that unit will be tested by the Blueboys.
Drake will wrap up sole possession of the Pioneer Football League championship and a trip to the FCS playoffs with a win at Butler on Saturday. The Bulldogs clinched at least a share of the title with a win over Presbyterian combined with a Davidson loss to Morehead State of Kentucky. The tie breakers all work against Drake, so the Bulldogs need a win to get into the playoffs.
That’s Drake coach Todd Stepsis. A year after starting 0-8 the Bulldogs have a chance to clinch a first-ever trip to the FCS playoffs.
To have a chance the offense will need to finish drives. In the last two games the Bulldogs have failed to score several times at the goal line.
LYNN “Mystery” BROWN, 64, of Shelby, died Wed., Nov. 15, 2023, at home. A visitation for LYNN “Mystery” BROWN will be held December 2,2023, from 10-a.m. until Noon, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Avoca.
LYNN “Mystery” BROWN is survived by:
Her daughter – Ryla (Eric) Cromwell, of Shelby.
Her son – Ryan Cromwell, of Arlington, SD.
Her brothers – Ken (Missy) Brown, & Donald (Tamara) Brown, all of Pittsburg, PA
and 7 grandchildren.
(Des Moines, Iowa) – The latest Iowa Drought Monitor was released this (Thursday) morning, showing both the Severe and Extreme Drought areas have expanded slightly. Unfortunately, there isn’t much help expected anytime soon. There are some light rain chances early next week, but the 8-to 14-day outlook is leaning toward below normal precipitation. (Click on the graphics to enlarge)
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The weekly radio show for University of Iowa men’s and women’s basketball, Hawk Talk, will debut in the coming weeks.
Each show will be broadcast live on participating affiliates of the Hawkeye Radio Network and the official Iowa Hawkeyes’ YouTube channel.
Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder, presented by Oaknoll, will debut on Monday, Nov. 20, and will be broadcast each week for 60 minutes from 6-7 p.m. (CT) from the restaurant inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville. Host Rob Brooks will take an inside look surrounding the program with Coach Bluder.
Hawk Talk with Fran McCaffery, presented by the Hyatt Regency, will debut on Monday, Nov. 27, and will air weekly for 90 minutes from 7-8:30 p.m. (CT) from the restaurant inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville. Hosts Gary Dolphin and Bob Hansen will discuss your questions and comments about the program with Coach McCaffery.
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