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Gov. Reynolds & Atty. General Bird rank low in a recent Iowa poll

News

September 25th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa)  — A new poll shows Gov. Kim Reynolds’ job approval rating is the lowest it has been since she first took office in May of 2017. The latest Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll reveals half of Iowans disapprove of the job she’s doing as governor.

Iowans have been polled 18 times since Reynolds has been in office as the state’s governor. This September, 45% of Iowans polled say they approve of her job performance, while 50% disapprove. The same poll shows Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird with a job approval rating of 39%.

State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, is polling a job approval rating of 53%. That’s the highest approval rating among Iowa’s statewide elected officials.

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21-year-old male charged w/1st Degree Murder in the death of a Farnhamville teen

News

September 25th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

FARNHAMVILLE, Iowa — Iowa authorities have identified the missing teenager found dead Monday in Calhoun County. 17-year-old Michele “Luna” Jackson was first reported missing Sunday evening in Farnhamville. Her body was discovered early Monday morning. Jackson was a student at Southeast Valley High School.

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday evening that 21-year-old Nathaniel Bevers-McGivney, of Gowrie, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the teen’s death. A Criminal Complaint details how he allegedly killed Jackson. Bevers-McGiveny was originally charged with “abuse of a corpse – failure to disclose known location.”

Nathaniel Bevers-McGivney booking photo (IA DPS)

Bevers-McGiveny is being held in the Carroll County Jail.

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Two European presidents headed to Cedar Rapids this week

News

September 25th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The presidents of two European nations will be in Cedar Rapids Friday to mark a milestone at the National Czech and Slovak Museum. This Friday, the presidents of Slovakia and the Czech Republic will visit the museum in the Czech Village of Cedar Rapids. They’ll be part of a ceremony to dedicate the repaired clock tower at the site that was damaged by the 2020 derecho.

The clock tower has a design similar to the clock tower in Prague that features the 12 Apostles. A dozen figurines created by a Slovakian artist will be added to the clock tower in Cedar Rapids and each represents an immigrant from the Czech and Slovak region who settled in America.

Slovakia’s president will be at the museum Thursday night to dedicate a collection of artifacts that tells the story of a Catholic priest who helped organize the Slovak community in Cleveland, Ohio, around the turn of the 20th century. Both presidents will attend events at the museum on Friday.

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Questions about closed Waterloo grocery that got city tax breaks

News

September 25th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – State Auditor Rob Sand says a private auditing firm will review details about the closure of a grocery store that got about two million dollars worth of tax incentives and grants from the City of Waterloo. All-in Grocers in downtown Waterloo opened on October 3rd of last year.

The store’s co-owner announced on August 10th the store would close temporarily as it switched to a more affordable supplier of food and other goods, but the store has remained closed and is up for sale.

In a written statement, State Auditor Rob Sand says his staff is passing information they’ve received about All-in Grocers to the private firm hired to audit the City of Waterloo’s finances. Sand says it’s the fastest and most efficient way to ensure public funds provided for the project were spent appropriately and as intended.

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Boys Cross Country Results from the Creston Invitational

Sports

September 24th, 2024 by Christian Adams

Team Results

  1. Chariton – 34 pts
  2. Earlham – 54 pts
  3. Red Oak – 72 Points
  4. Martensdale St. Marys – 122 pts
  5. Clarinda – 137 points
  6. Nodaway Valley – 137 points
  7. Creston – 192 pts
  8. Bedford – 237 pts
  9. Central Decatur – 238 points
  10. Wayne – 253 pts
  11. Southwest Valley – 267 pts

 Individual Results

1. Kyle Wagoner – Clarinda (16:21.1)

2. Lucas Anderson – Chariton (16:47.3)

3. Emmanuel Grass – Red Oak (16:50.2 )

4. Brent Crabb – Chariton (17:12.7)

5. Cody Dixson – Chariton (17:31.9)

6. David Nichols – Earlham (17:32.2)

7. Hayden Heitbrink – Red Oak (17:39.3)

8. Cy Stuart – Chariton (17:51.0)

9. Gabe Winkelmann – Nodaway Valley (18:00.1)

10. Dawson Braet – Earlham (18:07.1)

Earlham

10 Dawson Braet – 18:07.1

11.  Donovan Braet – 18:16.2

13.  Griffin Messer – 18:27.3

14.  Blake Tiemeyer – 18:35.7

23.  Blake Petersen – 19:27.1

29.  Payton Dickson – 20:07.8

Red Oak

16. Osiel Pederson – 18:40.2

22. Bryce Williams – 19:16.8

24. Pace Chaillie – 19:30.5

46. Cale Hall – 21:53.4

71. Nathan Skalberg – 28:42.1

Clarinda

30. Isaiah Stogdill – 20:09.3

31. Malcolm Taylor – 20:10.6

33. Bryar Hudson – 20:31.8

42. Morgan Manes – 21:33.6

52. Garrison Hickey – 22:40.3

57. Noah Wellhausen – 23:27.8

Nodaway Valley

20. Luke Kading – 19:03.8

28. Paul Kading – 19:45.6

37. Cheribum Mercado – 20:58.4

43. Haden Colton – 21:39.1

60. Dominic Breheny – 23:43.3

Southwest Valley

38. Matthew Means – 21:05.8

47. Ashton Boswell – 22:10.4

58. Lucas James – 23:34.8

59. Brody Sparks – 23:37.1

65. Ben Waddell – 25:10.3

67. Quaid Eddy – 26:53.8

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Results from the Steve McDermott Cardinal CC Invite

Sports

September 24th, 2024 by Christian Adams

Team Results, Boys

  1. Marshalltown – 50 pts
  2. Adel-DeSoto-Minburn – 63 pts
  3. Grinnell – 69 pts
  4. Ames – 80 pts
  5. Knoxville – 122 pts.
  6. Newton – 127 pts
  7. D M Lincoln – 166 pts
  8. Atlantic – 214 pts

Individual Results, Boys

  1. Preston Johnson – Marshalltown (16:37)
  2. John Moellers – Marshalltown (16:45.6)
  3. Isaac Rankin – Knoxville (16:51.7)
  4. Carter Nunn – Marshalltown (16:58.2)
  5. Cadel Conner – Grinnell (17:21.9)

Atlantic

33 Luke Irlmeier  (19:07.6)

39 Devon Fields  (19:50.9)

43 Xander Cook (20:09.0)

49 Caleb Andersen (21:04.5)

50 Kouper Kinney,  (21:05.9)

51 Anthony Akers  (21:20.2)

52 Hadin Thompson (21:23.0)

Team Results, Girls

  1. Adel-DeSoto-Minburn – 29 pts
  2. Newton – 67 pts
  3. Ames – 99 pts
  4. Atlantic – 106 points
  5. Dallas Center Grimes – 128 points
  6. Grinnell – 131 pts
  7. Marshalltown – 155 pts

Individual Results, Girls

  1. Kyliee Zylstra – Grinnell (20:05.3)
  2. Elliotte Von Roden – Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (20:40.8)
  3. Allie Eggleston – Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (21:14.8)
  4. Katrina Williams – Atlantic (21:13.3)
  5. Audrey Muckler – Newton (21:39.5)

Atlantic

18 Hailey White 23:58.7

19 Hailey Huffman 23:59.2

30 Bella Brock 24:57.2

35 Ella Brummer 25:31.3

36 Allison Middents 25:31.3

44 Cadence Kinzie 30:12.8

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Sioux City homeless shelter to stay open

News

September 24th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Sioux City’s warming shelter that was scheduled to close at the end of the month due to a lack of funding, will now stay open with support of local agencies and the city council. Shelter board member and treasurer, Joe Twidwell says more local support has developed. “Rumor of the city’s possible support for this year has caused many individual donors and businesses to come forward and say, ‘We need to be part of this. We recognize that this is something we need to do,'” Twidwell says.

The city council had approved a 50-thousand dollar grant for the shelter in July and Monday approved an additional 150-thousand dollars. Mayor Bob Scott says he did not like the way the city was made out to be the villain in the shelter closing. “Quite frankly, we’ve got it before us, because it is a crisis, and trashing people, police chiefs and mayors and council members when we don’t even have all the facts, that’s not fair. It’s not fair at all,” he says. The Mayor reminded Twidwell the city gave the shelter 50-thousand dollars.

“I’m going to plug my nose today and vote for this, because I think it’s important that we have a plan going forward, and we’re in a crisis, so sometimes you have to vote for things that you wish you had a longer time to put a plan together,” Scott says.

The city council approved giving the homeless shelter 150-thousand dollars next February on a 4-1 vote.

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Grow Another Row Produce Donations Still Welcome

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 24th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – As the growing season is winding down, the Cass County Grow Another Row Committee would like to remind community members to continue donating extra produce to the stands. Produce donations can include potatoes,  corn, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, beets, green beans, squash, peppers, and more. Donated produce  should not be washed prior to placing on the stands, to help maintain freshness.
If produce is shared to the stands, you’re welcome to email Grace McAfee (mcage@casshealth.org) or share a photo on the  Facebook page (@CassCountyLocalFood). This will let the public know fresh produce is available for pick up! Please include  the time, date dropped off, and stand location to help us get the word out. Donations of any size are appreciated. No  donation is too big or too small for this program. Donations and pick-ups are encouraged to take place from dawn to dusk.  The stands will remain open as long as the growing season remains productive.
If you are looking for fresh local produce, make sure to check our stands all across the county. The Cass County Iowa Local Food, Farmers Markets, and Food Access Facebook page also shares when produce has been donated to stands.
For information on Cass County food pantries, farmers markets and other locally-driven food initiatives, follow the Cass County Local Food Policy Council on Facebook @CassCountyLocalFood. Healthy Cass County is a community-focused volunteer network formed to promote the health and well-being of Cass County residents. Follow Healthy Cass County on Facebook @HealthyCassCounty (https://www.facebook.com/HealthyCassCounty/).
  
Grow Another Row 2024 Stand Locations (May-October, dawn to dusk)
Anita Food Pantry
  • 208 Chestnut St. Anita
Atlantic Library
  • 507 Popular St. Atlantic
Atlantic Midtown Apartments
  • 1209 E 8th St. Atlantic
Atlantic Mollett Park
  • 1020 E. 3rd St. Atlantic
Cumberland Methodist Church
  • 500 Main St. Cumberland
Griswold Methodist Church
  • 100 Cass St. Griswold
Lewis Library
  • 412 W. Main St. Lewis
Marne Masonic Lodge
  • 418 2nd St. Marne
Massena – SWI Egg
  • 74851 Richland Rd. Massena
Wiota
  • 108 Pioneer St. Wiota

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2 Hawkeyes Earn National Weekly Awards

Sports

September 24th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior Kaleb Johnson and freshman Rhys Dakin earned national weekly awards on Tuesday. Johnson was recognized as the Doak Walker Award Running Back of the Week, while Dakin earned the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week after their outstanding performances in last weekend’s 31-14 Hawkeye victory at Minnesota.

Johnson registered his fourth consecutive 100-yard game, finishing with career highs in rushing yards (206) and touchdowns (3) against the Gophers. He had scoring runs of one, 15 and 40 yards. Johnson had runs of 21, 23, 24, 33 and 40 yards in the contest — his eighth, ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th rushes of 20+ yards this season.

Johnson, who was honored as Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week yesterday, is the first Hawkeye to post four straight 100-yard rushing games since Mark Weisman in 2012. Johnson now has eight career 100-yard games, which tie for 12th most in program history. He has two touchdowns in four consecutive games, a first for a Hawkeye since Mark Weisman in 2014 (five straight games). Johnson is the first Iowa tailback with multiple touchdowns in the first four games of a season since Tavian Banks in 1997 (12 touchdowns).

The Hamilton, Ohio, native has amassed 685 yards and nine touchdowns — averaging 8.4 yards per attempt — through four games. Johnson is one of three Big Ten players with 680+ rush yards and 9+ rush touchdowns through a team’s first four games since 2000 (Javon Ringer, Michigan State, in 2008; Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota, in 2020).

Dakin punted five times against the Gophers, averaging 46.9 yards-per-punt. Dakin placed three punts inside the 20-yard line, while three punts traveled 50 yards or more. The Melbourne, Australia, native had a career-long 55-yard punt in the second quarter.

Iowa (3-1, 1-0) returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ohio State. Kickoff for that contest is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. (CT) in Columbus, Ohio, and will be televised on CBS.

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2 Former Iowa Football Players Pass

Sports

September 24th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Two former University of Iowa football players — D. Hugh Drake and Roger Jerrick — have passed away.

Drake, a three-year letterwinner and two-time Rose Bowl champion, passed away on Sept. 16. He was 87.

Drake earned Hawkeye letters in 1956, 1957 and 1958 as an offensive lineman under Forest Evashevski. He helped Iowa to Rose Bowl victories over Oregon State (35-19) in 1957 and California (38-12) in 1959.

The Shenandoah, Iowa, native was one of 13 players to appear in both Rose Bowls, playing as a reserve in 1957 and starting in 1959 as an offensive guard. His 1958 team earned a share of the national title and his three teams combined to win 24 games. Iowa was 9-1 in 1956, 7-1-1 in 1957 and 8-1-1 in 1958.

Following graduation, Drake played one season for the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League before embarking on a coaching career. He began at Upper Iowa University before coaching at Estherville, Grundy Center, Des Moines East and Des Moines Lincoln High Schools.

Jerrick passed away on Sept. 21. He was 72.

Jerrick was a three-year letterwinner for the Hawkeyes from 1971-73 and he was voted a team captain in 1973.

The two-year starter on the offensive line played under Frank Lauterbur.

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