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Molly Davis Hopeful to Return

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March 5th, 2024 by Jim Field

University of Iowa women’s basketball redshirt senior Molly Davis suffered an injury to her right knee against Ohio State on Sunday. The announcement came Monday by Head Coach Lisa Bluder.

The 5-foot-7 guard is expected to undergo physical therapy next week to improve mobility for postseason play.

Bluder said, “While we feel for Molly that she got injured during Senior Day, we are so thankful that the injury she sustained is not season ending, Our program has appreciated everyone’s support and prayers as we look forward to her return at some point during the postseason.”

Davis has started 26 games this season, and is averaging 6.1 points, 3.1 assists and is leading the team in assist-to-turnover ratio at +2.51. The native of Midland, Michigan, has played pivotal minutes in every game this season for the Hawkeyes.

Greene County man who allegedly kidnapped his son to undergo psychiatric evaluation

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March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

JEFFERSON, Iowa [KCCI] — A Jefferson man accused of kidnapping his son will undergo a psychiatric evaluation. On Monday, a judge ruled that there was probable cause to suggest that 34-year-old Brandon Duong is not competent to stand trial.

Duong is charged with second-degree kidnapping and violating a custodial order after he removed his 7-year-old son from Greene County Elementary in January, prompting an Amber Alert. After a chase and hours-long stand-off, Duong surrendered and was taken into custody in northwest Iowa. His son was unharmed.

The case will remain on hold until the psychiatric evaluation comes back.

Retired Drake mascot dies

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March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa  – Officials with Drake University, Monday, announced on social media, that their retired mascot “Griff I” had passed away. Griff I joined Drake University as the official mascot in 2015, bringing joy to the students and alumni he met on campus. He retired in 2020, after 5 years as both a mascot and certified therapy dog.

Griff helped initiate the “Griff Gives Back” pet food collection campaign that resulted in over 100,000 pounds of food being donated to the Pet Project Midwest.

Adams County BOS approves new “Green Energy” plan

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March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa [WHO-TV])— The Adams County Board of Supervisors, Monday, approved a new green energy comprehensive plan. Their action followed a public hearing. The document was put together by the zoning board, along with consultant Chris Shires of Confluence Planning and Design Firm of Des Moines. The hearing opened with testimony from citizens mostly opposed to the expansion of wind turbines in the county.

Jeanne Jackson, of the Adams County Priceless Land Coalition, a citizens group opposing more wind turbines shared economic statistics of some four families who have moved out of the county due to being near the wind turbines. She said if you multiply each families impact over an average of 18 years, that adds up. She also presented what her group felt would be fair noise measurements for a neighbors wind turbine when the sound gets next door.

The supervisors voted 3-1 in favor of the green comprehensive plan, with one supervisor abstaining. Adams County leaders are hoping for additional tax revenue from more wind farms.

The wind turbine ordinances will be proposed by the county zoning board.

SE Iowa Juvenile faces arson charge in a Walmart incident

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March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Police believe a juvenile intentionally set a fire Sunday in the Oskaloosa Walmart. The fire started around 6:30 p.m. in the women’s clothing section and quickly spread before a customer put it out with a fire extinguisher, authorities said. The building was evacuated shortly after the fire and was closed on Monday.

The Oskaloosa Police Department posted on Facebook that no one was injured in the fire. They’ve charged one juvenile, who has not been identified, with first-degree arson and first-degree criminal mischief. The minor was fingerprinted and referred to juvenile court before being sent home, police said.

Tuesday High School Boy’s State Basketball Schedule

Sports

March 5th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Class 2A

#2 Hudson (23-2) vs. #7 Grundy Center (20-3) @ 10:30 a.m.
#3 Underwood (24-0) vs. #6 Unity Christian (20-4) @ 12:15 p.m.

Class 3A

#1 Decorah (22-2) vs. #8 Williamsburg (16-8) @ 2:00 p.m.
#4 Assumption (16-8) vs. #5 Ballard (16-8) @ 3:45 p.m.

#3 MOC-Floyd Valley (21-3) vs. Bondurant-Farrar (16-9) @ 5:30 p.m.
#2 Waverly-Shell Rock (20-3) vs. #7 Pella (15-9) @ 7:15 p.m.

High School State Basketball Tournament Scores from Monday

Sports

March 5th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Class 1A

#1 North Linn 75, #8 Woodbine 59
#4 Winfield-Mt. Union 54 #5 Lynnville-Sully 37

#2 Marquette Catholic 45, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 36
#3 Lake Mills 58, #6 North Union 50

Class 2A

#1 Western Christian 56, #8 Regina Catholic 34
#5 Treynor 73,#4 West Burlington 63

Engler Named ARC Pitcher of the Week

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March 5th, 2024 by Jim Field

Olivia Engler of Luther College was named the American Rivers Conference Pitcher of the Week.

The Junior from Atlantic High School helped the Norse to a 1-1 week at the Rochester Dome Games.  Luther first picked up a win over Grinnell in eight innings 2-1.  Engler completed seven innings of work only allowing one hit and no runs.  She recorded five strikeouts on 23 batters faced while giving up four walks.  This win is going down as her first win in the circle in 2024.

In game two, the Norse fell to Macalester College, 3-2.  Engler came in the final two innings, allowing three hits.  She had one strikeout and again gave up no earned runs during her time on the mound.

Luther is now 1-3 on the season as they prepare to head south for The Spring Games March 16 through March 23 in Clearmont, Florida.

Engler picked up her first career Pitcher of the Week recognition.

ISPWA Girls All-State Teams

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March 5th, 2024 by Jim Field

The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA) announced the 2024 girls basketball all-state teams on Tuesday.

Solon’s Callie Levin was selected as Miss Iowa Basketball.

Among the area players named:

Class 4-A

Second Team 

  • Brooke Larsen      Lewis Central       Jr

Class 3A

Second Team     

  • Aubrey Schwieso Harlan        Sr

Class 2A

First Team  

  • Lindsey Davis      Nodaway Valley  Sr
  • Jaidyn Sellers       Panorama   Sr

Third Team  

  • Tyme Boettcher    Panorama   Sr

Class 1A

Second Team

  • Eva Steffenson     CAM           Sr
  • Avah Underwood Council Bluffs St Albert          So

Third Team

  • Sadie Cox             Lenox                   Jr
  • Charlie Pryor       Woodbine   Jr
  • Ella Klusman       Council Bluffs St. Albert         Sr

AARP seeking warning signs to avoid gift card scams

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March 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa’s Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner and AARP State Director have been traveling the state in an effort to educate people about scams. A-A-R-P state director, Brad Anderson, says gift card scams have become more prevalent and there’s an effort in the Legislature to help. “It is a bill that would require retailers that sell gift cards to put a warning sign up,” he says. Anderson says having the sign up at the kiosks where the gift cards are sold could prevent someone from being scammed. “Other states do have this type of legislation where it basically just warns consumers of gift card scams and then directs them to a number to call if they think they are being scammed,” Anderson says.

He says the gift card scams require interaction while the purchase is being made. “The scammer will literally be on the telephone with the consumer and have them purchase the gift card and then bring it to the counter to pay for the gift card while they’re still on the phone. They will then scratch off the number for the gift card and give it to the scammer and then the money is instantly gone,” Anderson says.

Anderson says the bill requiring the warning sign for gift cards has passed the first legislative deadline.