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Jury awards $1.4M to man for vasectomy he wasn’t seeking

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November 18th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A jury has awarded $1.4 million to a man who wanted a circumcision but instead was given a vasectomy in Des Moines. The Des Moines Register reports that the jury leveled a $2 million judgment against the physician who performed the vasectomy, Dr. Kevin Birusingh. But the jury also said in its ruling last week that the man who filed the lawsuit, Zaw Zaw, was 30% responsible. Zaw is a 41-year-old refugee who came to the U.S. four years ago from Myanmar. He sued in November 2017, nearly two years after the errant procedure.

Birusingh’s attorney Charlie Wittmack says Zaw signed two written informed consents and completed four consultations before the vasectomy. Wittmack also says both consents and each of the consultations were translated by two separate interpreters. The lawsuit said Zaw isn’t fluent in English and that “vasectomy” is not a word in Zaw’s native language of Burmese. Zaw’s attorney, Marc Harding, says a doctor’s referral documents showed Zaw was seeking a circumcision.

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Missouri collecting containers floating in floodwaters

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November 18th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hundreds of containers — many carrying hazardous materials — have floated into Missouri since flooding in the upper Missouri River basin during the spring. Missouri Department of Natural Resources officials say the agency collected more than 740 containers this year. Many are believed to be from Nebraska and Iowa. The containers range from small buckets to 500,000 gallon tanks. Many contain diesel fuel, pesticides or ammonia. KCUR reports most of the containers washed up on the banks of the Missouri River in northwest Missouri.

Environmental scientist Stephen McLane says the goal is to return the containers to their owners, but many don’t have identifying marks. A recycler in Kansas City has helped the agency dispose of roughly 12,000 gallons of fuel, pesticides and herbicides. McLane said the agency expects to be collecting orphaned containers through at least January.

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2019 Class 1A District 10 Football Awards

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November 18th, 2019 by admin

The 2019 Awards for Class 1A District 10 football were doled out on Monday. Here is a look at area honors for Tri-Center and Logan-Magnolia.

Tri-Center

First Team: Bryson Freeburg QB, Trevor Carlson LB, Gaven Heim WR, Alex Ausdemore G, Brecken Freeberg WR, Owen Osbahr DE.

2nd Team: Hunter Ward WR, Mason Rohatsch WR.

Honorable Mention: Ethan Bearley LB, Ashton McDermott LB.

District Offensive MVP: Bryson Freeberg QB.

District Co-Defensive MVP: Trevor Carlson LB.

District Lineman of the Year: Alex Ausdemore G.

District Assistant Coach of the Year: Dave Carlson.

Logan-Magnolia

First Team: Barret Pitt OL, Bryce Hanut LB, Gavin Maguire, RB.

2nd Team: Rex Johnson DL, Gabe Walski DB.

Honorable Mention: Dylan Cunard DB, Joe Hedger OL.

Full District Honors can be viewed here: Class 1A District 10 Awards

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IKM-Manning lands strong number of Class A District 2 Football Award winners

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November 18th, 2019 by admin

The IKM-Manning Wolves landed a strong number of players on the Class A District 2 All-District Awards list.

1st Team Offensive selections for the Wolves were: Running Backs Amos Rasmussen and Kyler Rasmussen, Offensive Lineman Will Jorgensen, and Wide Receiver Parker Behrens.

1st Team Defensive honorees for the Wolves are: Defensive Lineman Brody Swearingen and Linbacker Colten Brandt.

Amos Rasmussen was also named the First Team Specialist. Colten Brandt was named the Defensive Player of the Year. Head Coach Tom Casey was named Head Coach of the Year. Cory McCarville was honored as an Assistant Coach of the Year as well.

A number of Wolves were 2nd team choices as well. Take a look at the full list here: Class A District 2 Awards

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Epenesa named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

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November 18th, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – – University of Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been recognized as Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week following Iowa’s 23-19 win over seventh-ranked Minnesota. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten office.

Epenesa (6-foot-6, 280-pounds) is a native of Glen Carbon, Illinois (Edwardsville High School). He earns the third conference honor of his career after sharing the defensive honor a year ago for his play in wins over Iowa State and Illinois.

Epenesa recorded three solo tackles and one assist as Iowa handed Minnesota its first loss of the season. He recorded 2.5 of Iowa’s six sacks, along with forcing a fumble and collecting one quarterback pressure. His final tackle of the game came on Minnesota’s final possession and resulted in the Golden Gophers facing a third-and-21 in the final two minutes. Riley Moss intercepted a Minnesota pass two players later to secure the Iowa victory.

Epenesa has 26 tackles in 10 games (16 solo, 10 assists). He leads the Hawkeyes with seven sacks and nine quarterback pressures, while ranking second in tackles for loss. He shares the team lead with two forced fumbles.

The Hawkeyes play their final home game of the season Saturday, hosting Illinois (11 a.m., BTN). Youth tickets ($25) are available. For ticket information, call 1-800-IAHawks or go to hawkeyesports.com/ FootballGameDay.

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Hall of Pride girls hoops game for Atlantic tonight

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November 18th, 2019 by admin

The Atlantic girls basketball team will get a jump start on the season tonight when they host Lenox for an Iowa Hall of Pride scrimmage. The program allows teams to play a full game setting scrimmage that doesn’t count on the team’s record and the teams involved do a community service project.

Atlantic will be participating in the “Family Dreams Christmas” program with the Atlantic Police Department for the second straight year as their community service project. That project involves volunteers and Officers taking people in need shopping.

The game between Atlantic and Lenox tonight will start at 6:45pm at the Atlantic High School. The Trojans will officially open up the regular season on Friday with a trip to Bondurant-Farrar.

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2019 Corner Conference All-Conference Volleyball Teams

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November 18th, 2019 by admin

First Team

Alex Knop, East Mills, SR*
Kelsey Hobbie, Sidney, SR*
Olivia Larsen, Sidney, SR*
Lexi Ungry, East Mills, SR*
Rachel Wietzki, Fremont-Mills, SR
Dezirae Drake, East Mills, SR
Tara Peterson, Stanton, JR
Rachel Drake, East Mills, JR
*Elite Selection

Second Team

Maddy Duncan, Sidney, SR
Presley Brumbaugh, Sidney, SR
Jenna Stephens, Stanton, FR
Loryn Peterson, Griswold, SR
Kaelynn Driskell, Fremont-Mills, SO
Kaylor Horgdal, East Mills, JR
Marleigh Johnson, Stanton, FR
Brooklyn Adams, Stanton, JR

Honorable Mention

Emily Williams, East Mills, FR
Elizabeth Bartles, Fremont-Mills, SR
Kami Tibben, Stanton, SR
Paige Smith, Sidney, JR
Jocelyn Amos, Griswold, SR
Riley Jensen, Essex, SO

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2019 Hawkeye Ten All-Conference Volleyball Teams

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November 18th, 2019 by admin

Following championship play last Friday the Hawkeye Ten Conference released their 2019 All-Conference Teams.

First Team

Hannah Neemann, Denison-Schleswig
Elle Scarborough, Glenwood*
Ashley Hall, Harlan
Kara Peter, Kuemper Catholic*
Mallory Badding, Kuemper Catholic
Anna Niehaus, Kuemper Catholic
Delaney Esterling, Lewis Central
Megan Witte, Lewis Central*
Chloe Johnson, Red Oak*
Sophie Walker, Red Oak
Allie Petry St. Albert*
*Unanimous

Second Team

Morgan Lihs, Clarinda
Kelsey Fields, Creston
Brynlee Arnold, Glenwood
Joslyn Lewis, Glenwood
Mariah Naberhaus, Kuemper Catholic
Rachel Cushing, Lewis Central
Natalie Driver, Lewis Central
Lexi Johnson, Red Oak
Nichole Gilbert, Shenandoah
Olivia Barnes, St. Albert
Jordyn Blaha, St. Albert

Honorable Mention

Haley Rasmussen, Atlantic
Alyssa Derby, Atlantic
Lauren Anderson, Harlan
Allana Arkfeld, Denison-Schleswig
Jaeda Wilson, Glenwood
Madisyn Havermann, Lewis Central
Madison Leonard, Kuemper Catholic
Allie West, Red Oak
Abbey Jones, Red Oak
Ellie Rengstorf, Red Oak
Makenna Hudson, Creston

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Class 3A, District 9 All-District Football Teams

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November 18th, 2019 by admin

Postseason honors were handed out for Class 3A, District 9 football teams late last week. Here are the honorees.

First Team Offense
*Unanimous

Quarterback
Zach Carr, Glenwood

Running Back
Brady Miller, Lewis Central*
Alex Schechinger, Harlan

Wide Receiver/Tight End
Thomas Fidone, Lewis Central
John Palmer, Glenwood*
Brock Johnson, Winterset*

Linemen
Logan Jones, Lewis Central*
Trevor Griffin, Lewis Central*
Grant Brehmer, Lewis Central
Dylan Hopp, Glenwood*
Nathan Henry, Harlan

Offensive At-Large
Tate Stine-Smith, ADM
Jaden Sweeney, Winterset
Eli Louden, Creston/O-M*

First Team Defense

Linemen
Hunter Deyo, Lewis Central
Cole Mayberry, Glenwood
Allen Fries, Harlan
Kaden Sutton, ADM*

Linebacker
Jake Lear, Lewis Central*
Tevin Statzer, Lewis Central
Brock Smith, Glenwood
Rylan Luther, Creston/O-M

Defensive Back
Ryan Blum, Glenwood
Silas Bales, Glenwood*
Johnny Monson, Harlan
Kruize Kiburz, Winterset

Defensive At-Large
Will McLaughlin, Harlan*
Colby Roth, Lewis Central
Nate Conrad, ADM

Punter
Tate Stine-Smith, ADM

Second Team Offense

Running Back
Justice Paulson, ADM
Bryson Bowman, Lewis Central
Thomas Frederick, Harlan

Wide Receiver/Tight End
Lucas Ray, ADM
Zach Fuller, ADM
Cael Kralik, Creston/O-M

Linemen
Keagan Smith, Creston/O-M
Carter Bendorf, Harlan
Noah Kahler, ADM

Offensive At-Large
Christian Barker, Winterset

Second Team Defense

Linemen
Konner Peterson, Glenwood
Tom Boorn, ADM
Chandler Leinen, Harlan
Cole Brown, Winterset

Linebacker
Jack West, Winterset
Nathan Pfiffner, ADM
Garon Wurster, Creston/O-M
Brenden Bartley, Harlan

Defensive Back
Joseph Fah, Harlan
Jonah Pomrenke, Lewis Central
Cody Anderson, ADM
Luke Latham, Creston/O-M

Punter
Alex Nusser, Glenwood

Honorable Mention

ADM: Brodrick Schmidt
Creston/O-M: Brance Baker, Any Weis, Sam Chapman
Glenwood: Sully Woods, Koltyn Eckheart, Noah Clark
Harlan: Connor Bruck, Jesse Schwery, Joey Moser
Lewis Central: Brendan Kobes, Dylan Koch
Winterset: Jacob Honkomp, Tyler Brown, Dawson Forgy

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It’s not too late to get a flu shot to protect yourself

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November 18th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Iowa Department of Public Health medical director Caitlin Pedati, says the flu-related deaths of two women should be a reminder to everyone to get a flu shot. Doctor Pedati says a flu shot is still the best way to prevent you from getting sick — and it’s too late in the season to for the shot to still be effective. She says they flu appears to be more prevalent in Iowa now.”On our website you’ll see a flu vaccine finder tool if you are looking for places to get your flu vaccine. You can also work with public heath or your health care provider to do that. And it is definitely not too late,” Pedati says.

She says also, “We really are seeing this activity in our communities and we are seeing it go up a little bit,” according to doctor Pedati. “And the idea with any vaccine is to get it before you get exposed — and so this would be a good time if you haven’t already to take advantage of getting your flu vaccine — and give your immune system some time to learn how to fight it off.” Pedati says the flu vaccine provides protection that goes beyond the person getting it. “It also serves as a way to make it harder for the virus to move between us from person-to-person. And so, it provides protection for people who might have trouble fighting off the virus, as their immune system might not be as healthy as others,” Pedati says.

The two confirmed the flu-related deaths were two women in central and northwest Iowa who had other underlying conditions. Doctor Pedati says you should to take other precautions that will help prevent the spread of flu and other diseases. “We always want to remind people to cover your cough and your sneeze — to wash your hands — and to stay home and away from other people when you are sick,” she says.

The flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses. Symptoms may include fever, headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body aches. Illness typically lasts two to seven days, and often puts healthy people in bed for days. To learn more about flu in Iowa, go to the Iowa Department of Public Health website.

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