Iowa State Beats Drake in Big 4 Classic

December 16th, 2012 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Junior Melvin Ejim notched his 11th career double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds as Iowa State beat Drake 86-77 Saturday in a contest marred by fouls.

Ejim returned to the starting lineup after one game off the bench and responded with his fourth double-double of the season to lead the Cyclones (8-3).

Drake (4-5) was down six with 3:13 left when Iowa State’s Will Clyburn stole a pass under the Bulldogs basket for a decisive dunk and three-point play.

Clyburn finished with 17 points and 10 boards.

Seth VanDeest had 18 points to lead the Bulldogs, who committed four straight turnovers down the stretch and had 31 of the game’s astounding 52 fouls.

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Hawkeyes Win Big 4 Classic Opener Over UNI

Sports

December 16th, 2012 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Devyn Marble scored a season-high 30 points as Iowa beat Northern Iowa 80-73 Saturday in the inaugural Big Four Classic.

Freshman Mike Gesell added a career-best 23 points for the Hawkeyes (9-2), who have won four in a row after a brief two-game skid in late November.

Iowa buried a season-high nine 3-pointers in the first half alone, jumping ahead 40-32. The Panthers stayed within a few possessions for much of the second half but couldn’t quite erase Iowa’s lead.

Deon Mitchell had 23 points to lead Northern Iowa (6-4), whose losses have come against Louisville, Stanford, Memphis and the Hawkeyes.

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MARY E. ANDERSEN, 70, of Exira (Svcs. 12-18-2012)

Obituaries

December 16th, 2012 by admin

MARY E. ANDERSEN, 70, of Exira died Friday, December 14th, 2012 at her home in Exira. Funeral services for MARY E. ANDERSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, December 18th, at the First Baptist Church in Brayton. Kessler Funeral Home in Exira has the arrangements.

Family visitation will be held on Monday, December 17th from 6-8pm at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira.

Burial will be in the Exira Cemetery.

MARY E. ANDERSENis survived by:

Husband: Delbert C. Andersen of Exira.

Daughter: Sally (Dr. Frank) Dunham of Norwalk.

Sisters: Cleone (Duane) Tessman of Audubon. Verley (Roger) Johnson of Exira. Marilyn (Roger) Jones of Clarinda.

Brothers-in-law: Robert (Marilyn) Andersen of Exira. Richard (Sylvia) Andersen of Exira. Wilfred Andersen of Glenwood.

1 Granddaughter

Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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DOROTHY EVANS, 93, of Casey (Svcs. 12-19-2012)

Obituaries

December 16th, 2012 by admin

DOROTHY EVANS, 93, of Casey died Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Funeral services for DOROTHY EVANS will be held Wednesday, December 19th at 10:30am at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Casey. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 18th from 6-8pm at St John’s Lutheran Church.

Burial will follow the services in the Oakwood Cemetery in Casey.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church in care of Johnson Family Funeral Home PO Box 246 Stuart, IA 50250. Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com

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This is Your Nishna Valley 12-15-2012

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

December 15th, 2012 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

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Rollin Dyer Wrestling Invitational Results

Sports

December 15th, 2012 by Jim Field

Team Scoring:

Johnston 229.5
Glenwood 228
Atlantic 189.5
Winterset 188
West Central Valley 29

Atlantic Champions:

113 – Darrian Schwenke
182 – Matt Williamson
195 – Tyler Stork

Click the link below to view the results by class.

2012 Rollin Dyer Invitational Results

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Elk Horn native/SD State Trooper leaves the hospital 8 weeks after being struck by a car

News

December 15th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A South Dakota State Trooper, and native of Elk Horn, Iowa, has left the hospital after spending more than eight-weeks recovering from traumatic brain injury that occurred when a suspected drunk or impaired driver he was pursuing, tried to run him over. Television Station KELO reports Trooper Andrew Steen went home Friday.

Trooper Andrew Steen leaves the hospital (Photo via Facebook/KELO)

The incident which caused his injuries occurred at a Sioux Falls, SD strip mall on Oct. 17th. In addition to the brain injury, Steen suffered a severely broken ankle.

He hobbled out of the hospital with the assistance of crutches and into a waiting vehicle, but stopped to thank everyone who had been praying for him, and sending well wishes over the past eight weeks. Dozens of South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers waited at the hospital to escort the Steen family home. The head of the Highway Patrol, Col. Craig Price, says he looks forward to having Steen back on duty.

During the first few weeks of his hospitalization, Steen’s parents weren’t sure if their son would ever be able to walk, talk or even function on his own again. Family credits prayer, the doctors and an outpouring of support from the community for the trooper’s quick recovery. A Facebook page “Praying for Andrew Steen” set up to follow his progress, has garnered more than 13,600 “Like” since its inception.

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HSBB: Audubon at AHST Doubleheader 12-14-2012

Podcasts, Sports

December 15th, 2012 by admin

Chris Parks and Jim Field have the call of the games played at Walnut High School.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th

Trading Post

December 15th, 2012 by admin

FOR SALE: 2 brand new Eden brand infrared heaters. Cost $300 new, will take $150 each. Call 254-9111.

FOR SALE: Singer sewing cabinet, maple, colonial style.$20. 712-243-3122.

FOR SALE: Proform Cross Walk SI treadmill in perfect working condition. Keeps track of vitals (pulse, calories burned), has incline and complete control panel. Asking $100 or best offer. 712 767-2251.

WANTED: I am looking for a xbox360 with or without a kinect for a decent price. Call or text me at 515-450-3788.

NEED NEW HOME: Hi, my name is Mystery, I am a plump 4 year short hair gray house cat. I am very loving and would make a great companion for an adult. ( kids make me uneasy). I am litter box trained. ph 712 243 9849 Atlantic.

FOR SALE: Antique wood burning stove, round oak and in excellent condition. $750; buzz saw for cutting firewood-attached on a tractor and all work fine. $250; porta-heater, 40,000 BTU $75. Call 712-304-4998

TRADE: I have a 1996 Grand Am, 4 door. Looking to trade for a four-wheeler 4×4 in good condition. Call for more details about the car. 712-304-4262

FOR SALE: Hay knife and buck saw. Both are in good shape. $60; 1/2 bushel of salt and pepper $40; Two rope lights, 16-feet long. $5; 2-foot Christmas tree for FREE. Please call 243-3230

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