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Iowa Beats Boise State 81-72

Sports

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa flew through the first six weeks of the season without a tight game. The Hawkeyes finally got a late-game test — and passed — less than a week before the start of Big Ten play. None of Iowa’s first 12 games were closer than 10 points, but the Hawkeyes needed some big plays in the final minutes to beat Boise State 81-72 Thursday night. Devyn Marble and Aaron White each scored 18 points to lead Iowa. Melsahn Basabe had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (8-5), who ended their nonconference slate with three straight wins. Kenny Buckner led the Broncos (9-4) with 18 points on 9 of 12 shooting. Earlier this week, McCaffery said playing Boise State would be like going up against a Big Ten team. He’ll find out soon how that will really look. The Hawkeyes open Big Ten play against Purdue at home on Wednesday.

 

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Thursday High School Basketball Results

Sports

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

BOYS BASKETBALL
  • Sioux City East 67, Abraham Lincoln 23
GIRLS BASKETBALL
  • Abraham Lincoln 51, Sioux City East 37

 

 

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Nat’l. Weather Service Forecast for Cass & surrounding counties 12-23-11

Weather

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

331 AM CST FRI DEC 23 2011

TODAY…SUNNY…BREEZY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW 15 TO 20. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 40S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 20S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

CHRISTMAS DAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 20S.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE MID 40S. LOW IN THE MID 20S.

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ANETA NELSON, 93, of Greenfield (Svcs 12-27-11)

Obituaries

December 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ANETA NELSON, 93, of Greenfield, died Thu.,  Dec. 22nd, at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.  Funeral services for ANETA NELSON will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Dec. 27th, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from Noon until 7:30-p.m. Mon., Dec. 26th, with the family greeting friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Memorials: To the Aneta Nelson memorial fund to be established by the family.

Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery.

ANITA NELSON is survived by:

Her sons – Ron Nelson and wife Judy of Greenfield, and Daryl Nelson and wife Janna, of Menlo.

Her sisters – Cletis Nutting of Phoenix, AZ; Inez Estlund of Atlanta, GA, and Imogene Rohovit of Minneapolis, MN.

4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, her brother-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Sick? Don’t prepare food for others! Recent norovirus outbreaks prompt health officials to urge caution

News

December 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

An alarming number of outbreaks of stomach illness across the state should be a reminder to Iowans participating in gatherings where food is served. With more than a week remaining for holiday and year-end celebrations, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is asking sick Iowans to think twice before preparing food for others.

“If you’re healthy and you’ve been healthy for the last few days, go ahead and mix up a batch of cookies or slice up a fruit tray,” said IDPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. “But if you’ve had any sort of stomach illness, do not prepare food of any kind for others. In particular, symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea should be your ticket out of the kitchen until 48 hours have passed since your recovery.”

In the last 10 days, IDPH has been investigating reports of eight medium to large outbreaks of probable norovirus in five counties. Norovirus is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis (also called “the stomach bug”) and most of these outbreaks are associated with sick people preparing food for others.

Three groups got ill after eating at a restaurant where several food handlers had also been ill. Outbreaks were also associated with events like holiday parties and holiday potlucks, where foods were likely prepared and served by recently ill people.

“We’re also getting lots anecdotal reports of probable norovirus outbreaks in other areas of the state,” Quinlisk added. “This virus can be a real holiday spoiler, making your friends and loved ones sick for several days. So, if you are or have been sick, you’ll just have to wait for the next opportunity to make your signature fudge-you’re off kitchen duty until 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped!”

To learn more about norovirus, visit www.idph.state.ia.us/Cade/Foodborne.aspx

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Succop Approaching Chiefs Field Goal Record

Sports

December 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop can move atop the franchise list for consecutive made field goals if he hits two more on Saturday against Oakland. After a rough start to the season, Succop has made 21 in a row. Pete Stoyanovich has the franchise mark of 22 straight, ahead of such greats as Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud, Nick Lowery and Morten Anderson, the NFL’s all-time leading scorer. Succop was 4 for 4 last Sunday against Green Bay, helping the Chiefs knock off the previously unbeaten Packers 19-14. He also kicked the winner in overtime earlier this season against San Diego.

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Iowa High School Wrestling Coaches Association Dual Team Rankings

Sports

December 22nd, 2011 by Jim Field

Class 1-A Record     Pts.
1.  Nashus-Plainfield                 11-4       902
2.  Don Bosco                               15-5       818
3.  Alburnett                                13-1      791
4.  Underwood                         9-0       786
5.  Woodbury Central               11-0      736
6.  Lisbon                                       11-2       604
7.  Logan-Magnolia              11-1      507
8.  Martensdale-St. Mary         3-0      480
9.  North-Linn                              8-1      360
10. Eddyville-Blakesburg        7-1      343
11. Tri-Center                           7-2      315
12. Clarion-Goldfield                 4-0     287
13. Guthrie Center                16-4     213
14. Northwest Webster             6-0     200
15. Audubon                             14-3   168
16. Interstate 35                          8-3   132

Class 2-A Record   Pts.
1.  Assumption                              15-0     836
2.  West Delaware                         14-4     795
3.  Denver-Tripoli                         11-2      724
4.  Creston/O-M                         6-0      585
5.  New Hampton                          10-4      533
6.  Osage                                           14-2     433
7.  Atlantic                                       5-1     418
8.  Spirit Lake Park                          3-0     361
9.  Mediapolis                                  11-0    324
10. Charles City                                9-5    299
11. Union                                            4-0    266
12. Perry                                             9-4    249
13. Dallas Center-Grimes             10-1    235
14. Williamsburg                             15-2    231
15. Grinnell                                        7-0    195
16. South Central Calhoun          23-3   159

Class 3-A Record     Pts.
1.  Bettendorf                                     7-0         622
2.  Southeast Polk                            14-0        614
3.  Iowa City                                      13-1        569
4.  Valley West Des Moines            8-1       508
5.  Waverly-Shell Rock                  17-4       418
6.  Prairie Cedar Rapids                 11-5       400
7.  Mason City                                   11-3      388
8.  Ankeny                                          6-0      382
9.  Linn-Mar                                      12-4      368
10.  Urbandale                                  4-2      246
11.  North Scott                               14-5     159
12. Pleasant Valley                       10-4      139
13. Western Dubuque                  14-2      136
14. Spencer                                      6-0      113
15. Indianola                                   5-4       96
16. Lewis Central                      4-3       94

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Firefighters extinguish locomotive blaze in Council Bluffs

News

December 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Firefighters have extinguished a fire on a train locomotive near Council Bluffs. Crews from fire departments in Council Bluffs and Crescent responded to the blaze Wednesday night north of Council Bluffs. Firefighters used foam to contain the flames that were inside the locomotive. It took about 90 minutes to extinguish the fire. The investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing.

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Atlantic woman cited following 3 vehicle accident

News

December 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department reports one person received three citations following an accident Wednesday morning at 4th and Poplar Streets. LaVonne Rudnick, of Atlantic, was cited for Failure to Obey a Stop Sign, and for having both no proof of Insurance and a Driver’s License. The accident happened at around 9:15-a.m., when Rudnick, who was traveling east in the 100 block of West 4th Street, stopped at the intersection with Poplar, before continuing into the intersection, where her vehicle hit  a car driven by Julie Tjepkes, of Atlantic, as Tjepkes was traveling north on Poplar.

Following the initial impact, the Tjepkes vehicle spun and hit a vehicle driven by Jeffrey Kamies, of Atlantic, as he was traveling west on West 4th. Damage from the crash amounted to $8,600. No injuries were reported.

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Iowa State Signs 3 Players

Sports

December 22nd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State has signed three new football players who will enroll next semester and participate in spring ball. Cyclones coach Paul Rhoads says defensive end Cory Morrissey and defensive backs T.J. Mutcherson and Clifford Stokes and defensive end Corey Morrisey have signed to play for Iowa State. Morrissey, a former star at nearby Gilbert High, played last season at Iowa Western and will be a sophomore in 2012. Mutcherson attended Hillsborough Community College in Florida but didn’t play football. The former prep star from Tampa will be a freshman in 2012. Stokes, a junior from Trinity Valley Community College, chose Iowa State over offers from Baylor, Houston, Kansas and Minnesota.

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