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Big Ten Conference’s new media rights agreement includes Fox, CBS, and NBC/Peacock

Sports

August 18th, 2022 by admin

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced today that it has reached distribution agreements with CBS, FOX, NBC and NBCUniversal’s Peacock. The breadth of new partners, in addition to Big Ten Network (BTN) and FS1, will place conference football, women’s and men’s basketball and Olympic sports student-athletes on the biggest stage and provide fans with the most exciting matchups across traditional over-the-air linear television and direct-to-consumer streaming. These landmark media rights agreements are the most comprehensive in all of college sports and further strengthen the tradition of the Big Ten Conference.

Big Ten Conference football will dominate Saturdays, beginning in the fall of 2023 on the largest broadcast platforms from morning to night, with FOX at Noon ET, CBS at 3:30 p.m. ET and NBC in Prime Time. With the addition of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC) in August 2024, the conference, its student-athletes and member institutions will reach the broadest audience in the country, coast-to-coast, including the top three media markets in the country in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. The media rights agreements will begin July 1, 2023, and run through the 2029-30 season.

The Big Ten Conference new media agreements grant the following rights to their partners:

BTN will maintain its strong position as the home for Big Ten fans, as the network will continue to televise a full slate of football, basketball and Olympic sport competition throughout the entire year.

CBS’s initial season in 2023 will include seven football games and both regular season and postseason men’s basketball action, along with the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament final appearing on CBS for the first time. The Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals and final will continue the tradition of airing on CBS, which they have done for 25 years. Every CBS Big Ten football and basketball broadcast will also be streamed on Paramount+, Paramount Global’s direct-to-consumer streaming service.

Starting in 2024, CBS will televise up to 15 regular-season football games per season, including an annual Black Friday game in the afternoon. CBS is America’s most-watched network for the past 14 years and the highest-rated college football network.

FOX has renewed its agreement to televise football and men’s basketball games each season, with the opportunity to carry additional sports throughout the year. The Big Ten Conference’s partnership with FOX reached its high point during the 2021-22 year, as FOX captured the #1 time slot in college football for the first time with its Big Noon Saturday platform that featured 10-14 games involving a Big Ten team, and a men’s basketball season that ended with the top three most watched games in the history of FS1 all featuring Big Ten programs.

NBC will produce 14-to-16 games on broadcast television each season as it introduces college football fans to Big Ten Saturday Night. Each Big Ten game on NBC broadcast will also be simul-streamed on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s direct-to-consumer streaming service. NBC Sports has established the most dominant primetime franchise in television history, as its Sunday Night Football has been primetime’s No. 1 show for an unprecedented 11 consecutive years – a streak that is currently active.

Peacock, NBCUniversal’s direct-to-consumer streaming service will deliver exclusive Big Ten football and basketball games each season, as eight regular-season football games will appear on the platform along with as many as 47 regular-season men’s basketball games (32 conference and 15 non-conference) and 30 regular-season women’s basketball games (20 conference and 10 non-conference).

CBS, FOX and NBC will combine efforts to televise the seven Big Ten Football Championship Games during the term.

CBS: 2024, 2028

FOX: 2023, 2025, 2027, 2029

NBC: 2026

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HERB HANSEN, 90, of Atlantic (Svcs. 8/24/22)

Obituaries

August 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

HERB HANSEN, 90, of Atlantic, died Wed., Aug. 17, 2022, at the Exira Care Center. Funeral services for HERB HANSEN will be held 11-a.m. Wed., Aug 24th, at Zion Lutheran Church, in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Tue., Aug. 23rd, from 5-until 7-p.m., with the family present; Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial is in the Atlantic Cemetery.

HERB HANSEN is survived by:

His sons – Steve (Ann Vorthmann) Hansen, of Oakland; Mark Hansen, of Atlantic, and Todd (Teresa Smith) Hansen, of Atlantic.

8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

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Creston Police: 2 arrests occurred Wednesday night

News

August 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Two men were arrested on separate charges Wednesday night, in Creston. According to the Police Department, 35-year-old Brandon Whitfield, of Creston, was arrested at around 9:15-p.m. at his residence, on a Union County warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault. Whitfield was transported to the Union County Jail where he was waiting to be seen by Magistrate.

And, at around 10:15-p.m., Wednesday, 43-year-old Jason Ford, of Creston, was arrested at a Creston apartment complex, and charged with the Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Ford was cited at the scene and released on a summons to appear in court.

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Make sure you take the right steps to avoid a salsa disaster

News

August 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – As tomatoes start to ripen in gardens, salsa is one of the favorite things Iowans like to make with them. An Iowa State University Extension food specialist says Renee Sweers (like cheers) says if you want to save some salsa for later canning is an option. But she says there are a lot of variables that include the variety, tomato, the weather, the soil, and whether that tomato actually has a high enough acid content.  “There’s sort of a notion that you can make salsa any way you want to and can it. Of course, that’s not really true,” she says. Sweers says you should use lemon juice, or powdered citric acid you are purchasing with your canning supplies. And she says to use a recipe that is one that you trust.

“Take that salsa recipe and kind of compare it to the various salsa recipes from the tested sources and then follow the one from the tested source that is most similar to kind of their fan-favorite recipe,” she says. Sweers says without taking these steps you could end up wasting the effort. If you don’t want to get that detailed, you can just make a batch and enjoy. salsa. “Of course, they could also make salsa and just refrigerate it and eat it within a week or so. Fresh salsa just like you know cooking, you don’t have to have a tested recipes if you are just gonna make fresh salsa you can put that together any way you want to,” according to Sweers. A third option is to freeze the salsa.

ISU Extension photo

“Sometimes that appeals to people because they maybe feel it doesn’t take as much time — or doesn’t seem as complicated,” she says. Storage can be an issue if you want to make a big batch. “You’ve got to have the freezer space as opposed to the canned item which is sitting there on the shelf,” she says. And the taste of the frozen salsa will be different than the canned option, and she says you may have to drain some water off when you thaw it out.

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Iowans warned to be on guard for invasive, tree killing beetle

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowans are familiar with the emerald ash borer and the green insect’s threat to our foliage, but we’re also being asked to be on guard for another insect that’s equally as lethal to a much wider variety of trees. Rhonda Santos, a spokeswoman for the U-S-D-A, says Iowa homeowners should examine their trees for the Asian longhorned beetle and report any clues they find about the invasive pest.

“Now is the best time to look for and report the signs of the Asian longhorned beetle in your backyard and in your neighborhood,” Santos says. “This wood-boring beetle attacks many types of trees and is a threat to our shade trees, recreational areas and our forest resources.” Unlike the emerald ash borer, the Asian longhorned beetle likes to feed on a host of trees, including: ash, birch, elm, sycamore, maple, buckeye, poplar and willow. The bug has distinct markings and leaves behind a series of holes and other signs in trees that make it quick to identify.

Asian Longhorned Beetle (USDA photo)

“The beetle is easy to recognize with their black and white antennae, shiny black body with white spots, and six legs,” Santos says. “The beetles create round holes and scars in the tree bark, sawdust-like material around the tree, and can cause branches to fall.” The beetle is not native to the U.S. and has few-to-no natural predators. Santos encourages Iowans to take five minutes and give your trees a close inspection for those round holes or sawdust.

Santos says, “If you see these signs, take photos and capture the suspicious insects to help the USDA with identification.” The beetle was first spotted in the U.S. in New York in 1996 and spread quickly. It’s one of a group of invasive pests and plant diseases that costs the nation some 40-billion dollars each year in losses to trees, plants, and crops. For more information or to report the insect or tree damage, visit www.asianlonghornedbeetle.com.

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Rebuild continues for Grinnell College football

Sports

August 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The rebuilding effort of coach Brent Barnes at Grinnell College gets ready for year two with today’s (Thursday’s) start of practice. The Pioneers had their first full season since 2018 a year ago. The 2019 season was shut down after three games due to lack of numbers and the entire 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID. Grinnell finished 2-8 last season.

Rebuilding the roster was the first chore. The Pioneers are still young but Barnes expects a roster of more than 55 players to open practice.

Barnes says the Pioneers are still a young team but gaining experience.

Barnes has recruited nationally to restock the roster and says it reflects the student body at Grinnell College.

The Pioneers open the season at home on September 10th against Monmouth College.

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Iowa’s Cooper DeJean on his versatility

Sports

August 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Iowa sophomore Cooper DeJean is not sure what position will eventually be his home on defense. The former OABCIG star has spent time in preseason working at corner, safety as well as the cash position, a hybrid linebacker/safety position for the Hawkeyes.

DeJean has been working on special teams as a return specialist and also as a holder on field goals and PATs.

DeJean says the limited experience he got last year was a plus.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says DeJean will make an impact wherever he plays.

The Hawkeyes open September third at home against South Dakota State.

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Cross Country: 2022 State Qualifying Sites Announced

Sports

August 18th, 2022 by Jim Field

Sites for the 2022 IHSAA and IGHSAU state qualifying meets for all four classes of cross country are now available.

Team assignments and meet information for each site will be released the week of October 10.

With adjusted dates for postseason cross country, Class 4A and Class 3A meets will begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19. Class 2A and Class 1A meets will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 20.

The state meet in Fort Dodge is split over two days, with 1A and 2A racing on Friday, October 28, following by 4A and 3A races on Saturday, October 29.

Scheduling between state qualifying and the state meet is to accommodate IGHSAU regional volleyball dates.

The IHSAA and IGHSAU do not charge admission for state qualifying meets.

2022 STATE QUALIFYING MEET SITES

CLASS 4A Wednesday, October 19

  • Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln
  • Dubuque, Senior
  • Indianola
  • Marshalltown
  • Pleasant Valley

CLASS 3A Wednesday, October 19

  • Glenwood
  • Humboldt
  • Pella
  • Washington
  • West Delaware, Manchester

CLASS 2A Thursday, October 20

  • Monticello
  • Oelwein
  • Pella Christian
  • Shenandoah
  • Unity Christian, Orange City

CLASS 1A Thursday, October 20

  • ACGC
  • Cascade
  • Central Decatur
  • Central Springs
  • Regina, Iowa City
  • Ridge View
  • South Hardin
  • Southwest Valley

STATE MEET

Class 1A—Friday, October 28

Class 2A—Friday, October 28

Class 3A—Saturday, October 29

Class 4A—Saturday, October 29

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Griswold man arrested on a warrant in Montgomery County

News

August 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports a Cass County (IA) man was arrested at around 6:10-p.m. Wednesday, east of Elliott. Authorities say after a traffic stop was conducted, it was determined the driver of the vehicle, 25-year-old Caleb Schaaf, of Griswold, was wanted on a Warren County warrant for Eluding. Schaaf was arrested and held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail.

And, at around 6:30-p.m., Wednesday, 25-year-old Daisy Walker, of Red Oak, was arrested in Red Oak, on a Montgomery County warrant for Theft in the 3rd Degree. She was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley, Thursday 8-18-2022

Weather

August 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy. High 86. S @ 10-15.
Tonight: P/Cldy w/scattwered showers & thunderstorms. Low 65. S @ 5-10.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy to cldy w/scatt. Shwrs & tstrms. High 80. NW @ 10-15.
Saturday: Mo. Cldy w/scattered showers/thunderstorms. High 78.
Sunday: P/Cldy. High 82.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 85. Our Low this morning, 56. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 87 and the Low was 68. The Record High on this date was 111 in 1936. The Record Low was 40 in 2012.

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