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Hawkeye wrestling announces sellout of season tickets and Minnesota, Penn State home duals

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November 5th, 2021 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced Thursday that season tickets for the 2021-22 Hawkeye wrestling season are sold out.

Home duals against Minnesota and Penn State are also sold out. A limited number of single tickets for home duals against Princeton, Oregon State, Purdue and Wisconsin may become available for public purchase at a later date. That information will be announced the week leading up to each home event. 

Capacity for wrestling duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in 2021-22 is 14,905. The Hawkeyes have led the nation in attendance in every season since 2006-07, head coach Tom Brands’ first as head coach. The 2019-20 Hawkeyes set a set an NCAA average attendance record of 12,568 fans.

The defending NCAA champions return 10 All-Americans in 2021-22, including three-time NCAA champion and two-time Hodge Trophy winner Spencer Lee.

Iowa wrestling events are broadcast by KXIC and streamed online at iHeart Radio. Seven of Iowa’s eight home duals are televised on Big Ten Network. A BTN broadcast schedule is available at hawkeyesports.com.

Hawkeyes dismiss Brown from Volleyball post

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November 5th, 2021 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta announced on Thursday that Vicki Brown has been terminated, without cause, as head coach of the UI volleyball program. A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately.

“We appreciate Coach Brown’s five years of service with our volleyball program, especially during a difficult transition prior to the 2019 season and the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Barta. “We wish her the best of luck moving forward.”

Brown was named Iowa’s 10th head coach in program history in September, 2019. She first joined the Hawkeyes in 2017 as associate head coach, followed by three months as the team’s interim head coach. A native of Toledo, Ohio, Brown compiled a 17-56 overall record in two-plus seasons, including winning 10 matches her first season in 2019. Brown played collegiately at the University of Illinois from 2004-07.

Iowa assistant coaches Dave Brown and William Tatge will oversee the volleyball program on an interim basis. Brown, who also serves at the team’s recruiting coordinator, is in his second season with the Hawkeyes after serving as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Loyola Chicago from 2018-19. Tatge joined the staff in June, 2021, after serving as an assistant coach at Louisiana Tech the previous two seasons.

The Hawkeyes have eight matches remaining in the 2021 season.

CAM Quarterfinal Postgame Interviews

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November 5th, 2021 by admin

Listen to our full postgame interviews for the CAM Cougars after their quarterfinal win over Newell-Fonda. We speak with Head Coach Barry Bower, senior Lane Spieker, and senior Cade Ticknor.

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2 arrested in Cass County over the past week

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November 5th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Friday (Today) said Deputy arrested 41-year-ol Michelle Theisen, of Griswold, on Oct. 29th, for driving while barred. Theisen was taken to the Cass County Jail and was later released on her own recognizance.

And, on Oct. 31st, Deputies arrested 36-year-old Eric Huddleson, of Atlantic, for OWI 1st offense. Huddleson was transported to the Cass County Jail and was also later released on his own recognizance.

Manchester man missing since late 2013 has been declared ‘legally dead’

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November 5th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A northeast Iowa judge and jury have declared a Manchester man who’s been missing for nearly eight years legally dead. Brian “Farmer” Burns was last seen December 19, 2013 at his home northwest of Manchester. He was reported missing by a family member a few days later. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help in locating Burns, but he was never found. On Thursday, a jury trial was held in Delaware County District Court, with his brother, Randy Burns, appearing with his attorney to petition for the legal declaration of death.

Brian Burns. (KMCH photo)

The court says from this day forward, it should be presumed that Burns is deceased. Sheriff John LeClere says even though Burns has been declared legally dead, his case will still remain open.

As is required in this kind of infrequently used legal proceeding, the jury reached a unanimous verdict that there is sufficient evidence that Burns is dead and the judge concurred. Burns was 55 years old at the time of his disappearance.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 11/5/21

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November 5th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The news at 8:05, with Ric Hanson.

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Arrest made in Stuart following an incident Thursday afternoon

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November 5th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Stuart, Iowa) – Police in Stuart early this (Friday) morning arrested a man on burglary and assault charges. Authorities say at around 2:46-p.m., Thursday, Stuart Police were dispatched to the 400 block of NE 3rd Street where a man was reportedly inside a residence with a weapon, and refusing to leave. A Stuart Officer arrived within minutes and spoke with the reporting party who said the alleged suspect, 43-year-old Clinton Lewis, Casteel, Jr., of Stuart, was inside the residence. The person said Casteeel had pulled a large hunting knife on him during a verbal argument and had attempted to assault him with the knife. Witnesses inside the residence during the assault, corroborated the victims’ allegations. Each witness also thought Casteel was hiding in the residence.
A perimeter of the residence was established with assisting law enforcement agencies, and the West Central Valley Stuart Elementary School was immediately advised of the situation. An Off-Duty Stuart Police Officer was dispatched to the school to provide security out of an abundance of caution, and to help facilitate the school’s dismissal due to the proximity of the house to the school. Authorities say the incident appeared to be a targeted incident between two known acquaintances and at no time was there information to believe that the public was in any specific danger.
Arrest warrants were obtained for Casteel, Jr., and a search warrant was obtained for the residence. The Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team and an Iowa State Patrol Negotiator were requested and responded to the incident. Throughout the night officers made numerous attempts to contact Casteel and request that he exit the residence. It was later determined that Casteel was not in the residence.
Shortly after 1-a.m. today (Friday), Casteel was apprehended at a residence in rural Adair County. He was charged with Burglary in the First Degree and Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, and booked into the Guthrie County Jail. The Adair and Guthrie County Sheriff’s Offices, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Panora Police Department all assisted during the incident. This is an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be filed.

Heartbeat Today 11-5-2021

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November 5th, 2021 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Leon Hodges and Vicki Nordskog about the re-scheduled Atlantic Lions Club Pancake Supper fund raiser on Monday, November 8.

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2 arrests, 1 purse stolen in Creston

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November 5th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department say two people were arrested on separate charges, Thursday. Just before 11-a.m., 44-year-old Kari Lynn Wilkinson, of Red Oak, was arrested at the Creston Walmart Store. She was charged with having outstanding warrants for Failure to Appear. Wilkinson was transported to the Union County Jail and subsequently transported to the Adams County Jail, where her bond was set at $600 after serving a two-day jail sentence.

And, a little before 7-p.m. Thursday, 53-year-old James Leroy Jones, of Creston, was arrested at his residence on charges that include: Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense; Interference with Official Acts, and Tampering with a witness or juror. He was being held without bond in the Union Jail, pending an appearance before a magistrate.

A woman from Creston reported to Police, Thursday evening, that her purse had been stolen. The purse was last seen at around 4:30-p.m. Thursday, outside the Iowana Hotel, in Creston. The loss was estimated at $1,460.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 11/5/21

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November 5th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The 7:07-a.m. Newscast, with Ric Hanson.

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