Luka Garza named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week

December 10th, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — One day after University of Iowa junior Luka Garza was named Big Ten Player of the Week, the center made history by becoming the first Hawkeye in program history to earn the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week accolade for his efforts in two games last week. The national honor is voted upon by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

Garza (6-foot-11, 260 pounds) averaged 33.5 points, shooting 55 percent from the field and 78 percent from the free throw line, and 8.5 rebounds in road games last week at Syracuse and No. 4 Michigan.

Garza scored a career-high 44 points last Friday in Ann Arbor — the most points scored in a game by an Iowa big man, third most in program history, most by an opposing player in Crisler Center history behind only Rudy Tomjanovich’s 48 points versus Indiana in 1969, and the most points scored by a Hawkeye since guard John Johnson poured in a school-record 49 points against Northwestern in 1970. Garza reached 1,000 career points in Friday’s game.

Garza’s 44 points are believed to be the most in a game by a Big Ten player since Purdue’s Glenn Robinson scored 44 against Kansas on March 24, 1994. Garza made 17 field goals versus Michigan, tying Bruce King (vs. Michigan on Jan. 31, 1976) for third most in a game in Iowa history. His 32 attempts tie three others (Fred Brown, Murray Wier and Charles Darling) for fourth most in a game in Iowa history.

Last Tuesday, Garza led Iowa to a Big Ten/ACC Challenge victory at Syracuse (68-54). The native of Washington, D.C., posted game bests in scoring (23) and rebounding (9).

Since the 1958-59 season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. In 1998, the award was named in honor of the University of Cincinnati Hall of Famer and two-time USBWA Player of the Year Oscar Robertson. It is the nation’s oldest award and the only one named after a former player.

Garza and the Hawkeyes (7-3, 1-1) next play at in-state rival Iowa State (6-3, 0-0) on Thursday in an Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series contest. Tipoff is set for 7:01 p.m. (CT) at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Mills County Sheriff’s report (12/10)

News

December 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests. At around 1:15-a.m. today (Tuesday), 29-year old Ahmon Ellis O’Hara, of Harvey, IL., was arrested at 360th Street and Highway 34, on two counts Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $2,000. And, Monday afternoon, 32-year old Aaron Justin Bible, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at the :Pott. County Jail, on a Mills County warrant for Violation of Probation. Bond was set at $2,000.

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VIRGINIA WERNIMONT, 90, of Atlantic (Mass of Christian Burial 12/14/19)

Obituaries

December 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

VIRGINIA WERNIMONT, 90, of Atlantic, died Tuesday, Dec. 10th, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial for VIRGINIA WERNIMONT will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14th, at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation at the SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church is on Friday, Dec. 13th, from 4-until 7-p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7-p.m.; Online condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

Burial is in the SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, in Atlantic.

Memorials may be directed to your choice of the following: SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic; St. Croix Hospice in Council Bluffs; Martha’s House of Hope in Ames, or Essential Pregnancy Services, in Omaha.

VIRGINIA WERNIMONT is survived by:

Her daughters – Carol (Ralph) Kramper, of Omaha; Sharon (Jeff) Becker, and Shele (Scott) Blum, all of Ames.

Her son – Dan (Leah) Wernimont, of Pocahontas, IA.

Her sister – Neva Whitaker, of Orange, CA.

22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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Immigrant still hospitalized in Iowa, 18 months after crash

News

December 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

An African man who was trying to build a new life in Cedar Rapids has spent the past 18 months at an Iowa City hospital, recovering from a traffic accident that killed two fellow immigrants. Jean-Claude Shako suffered head and other injuries in the June 25, 2018, collision while he and four other immigrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo were headed to work in Tama.

He’s well enough to be discharged, doctors have said, but he has no family to move in with, no money for a rehabilitation center and isn’t yet eligible for assistance through Medicaid.

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2020 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

December 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Iowans can buy 2020 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2019 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101. Also available is the Bonus Line option for $14 letting resident and nonresident anglers to fish with one more line in addition to the two lines allowed with the regular fishing license.

Upgrade your paper license to a durable hard card with custom art from Iowa artists for only $5. The Iowa DNR now offers a GoOutdoorsIowa mobile app for iPhone and Android devices that allows you to buy and access your license information, no matter where you are. You may download multiple customer licenses to offer one secure digital license document location for families, groups, and more. Licenses are available at 700 locations across the state, and on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/GoOutdoorsIowa.

Hunting and fishing are often enjoyed with family and friends. A fishing or hunting license makes a great stocking stuffer.

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Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

December 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa DNR reports Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7. Buy your special paddlefish license and tags on the Iowa DNR online licenses sales website at https://gooutdoorsiowa.com. A resident license sells for $25.50. You must also have a valid Iowa fishing license. You can buy up to two tags – one from Dec. 15 to Dec. 31 and an additional tag from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7, or two tags if you didn’t buy one in December.

The license, harvest tag(s), and regulations will be mailed to purchasers in mid-January. Purchasers will be asked to complete an electronic survey that helps the Iowa DNR evaluate the success of the paddlefish season. Please complete the survey whether you harvested a paddlefish or not. The Iowa DNR is always working to improve the paddlefish season for anglers; any input provided is considered and is greatly appreciated.

The Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish season opens Feb. 4 and runs through April 30.

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DNR conservation officers respond to hunter shot, property damage during opening weekend of shotgun deer season

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

December 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

LOGAN, Iowa—Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) report DNR conservation officers were notified Sunday about a property damage incident in Logan, and later determined a hunter in hunting party was shot during a deer drive. Authorities say 18-year old Chase Maguire, of Logan, was shooting at a deer over a hilltop with a .450 Bushmaster when he missed the deer hitting a house in the distance.

Within the same group, 38-year old Craig Brenden, of Logan, was shot in the lower leg by another member of his hunting party. While the hunter was shooting a deer that had been wounded by another hunter of the party, Brenden was wounded. Investigators are still trying to determine which hunter fired the shot that hit Brenden. Brenden was transported to a local hospital and then air lifted to the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is currently in stable condition.

The investigation into this incident is on-going and no charges have been filed at this time.

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French companies picked for 50-year U. Iowa utility lease

News

December 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Two French companies would pay the University of Iowa more than $1.1 billion to secure the rights to operate its utility system for the next 50 years under a proposal released Tuesday. The Iowa Board of Regents is meeting Tuesday to consider approving the deal with a newly-formed consortium made up of energy company ENGIE and investor and asset manager Meridiam. Gov. Kim Reynolds told the regents that it is a “historic day for higher education in Iowa.” She called it an innovative approach that will create revenue that help finance the school’s strategic plan. Critics have called the deal risky.

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Atlantic School Board preview

News

December 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic School Board will meet 6-p.m. Wednesday, in the High School Media Center. On the agenda for their regular meeting, is approval of resignations, including Jessica Newcomb – Special Education Paraeduactor, and Brad Rasmussen, Asst. Cross County Coach. Also, approval of contract recommendations for Mark Weis – Transportation Director; Ben Bartholomew – Substitute/Activity Driver, and Josh Perkins, Middle School Wrestling Volunteer Coach.

The Board will also act on Fall 2020 Coaching Contracts, as recommended by Activity Director Andy Mitchell. Mitchell recommends the following persons fill certain positions:

Mike McDermott – Head Football Coach
Lee Saathoff – Asst. Varsity FB Coach
Justin Williams – JV FB
Joe Brummer – Asst. JV FB
Derek Hall – Freshman FB
Oran Perkins – Asst. Freshman FB
Connor Larsen, Tim Duff, Bryce Casey and Chase Roller – Middle School FB
Dan Vargason – Head Cross Country Coach
Macie Silliman – MS Cross County Coach
Michelle Blake – Head Volleyball Coach
Alyssa Dovenspike – JV VB
Jeremy Blake – 9th Grade VB
Faith McCunn, Amber Moore & Hillary Zimmerline = MS VB.
The Assistant Cross Country Coach position had not yet been assigned as of last report.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will discuss the District’s Facilities Projects and receive an update from Bob Sweeney, with regard to demolition of the baseball/softball fields and Trojan Bowl. They will also discuss Capital Projects and Long-term planning, along with a District Survey. Following the conclusion of regular business, the Board will adjourn into a closed session with regard to negotiations and strategic planning.

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