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Iowa picked to finish 8th in preseason men’s hoops media poll

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October 2nd, 2019 by admin

Big Ten Men’s Basketball media days are going on this week in Rosemont, IL and the unofficial media poll for conference finish was released. The unofficial media poll consisted of 28 Big Ten writers (two from each program) and was conducted by Columbus Dispatch’s Adam Jardy and the Athletic’s Brendan Quinn for the third straight season.

Iowa was picked to finish 8th in the conference by the media panel, Michigan State was the runaway number 1.

Big Ten unofficial poll (first-place votes)

  1. Michigan State 391 (27)
  2. Maryland 349 (1)
  3. Ohio State 336
  4. Purdue 311
  5. Michigan 255
  6. Wisconsin 241
  7. Illinois 239
  8. Iowa 174
  9. Penn state 164
  10. Indiana 155
  11. Minnesota 127
  12. Rutgers 95
  13. Nebraska 69
  14. Northwestern 34

Michigan State’s Winston preseason Big 10 Player of the Year, Iowa’s Weiskamp named to preseason 1st Team

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October 2nd, 2019 by admin

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Michigan State guard Cassius Winston is the unanimous pick for Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year.

The vote by media announced Wednesday was hardly a surprise considering Winston was selected Big Ten Player of the Year last season. He averaged 18.8 points and 7.5 assists as a junior while leading the Spartans to the Big Ten regular-season and tournament championships and the Final Four.

Maryland’s Anthony Cowan Jr. and Ohio State’s Kaleb Wesson were unanimous picks for the preseason all-conference team along with Winston. Illinois’ Ayo Dosunmu, Iowa’s Joe Wieskamp, Maryland’s Jalen Smith, Michigan’s Zavier Simpson, Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman, Penn State’s Lamar Stevens and Purdue’s Nojel Eastern were also selected.

IATC Individual Cross Country Rankings 10/01/2019

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October 2nd, 2019 by admin

The Iowa Association of Track Coaches released their latest top-30 individual cross country rankings for each class on Tuesday. Here is a look at the area athletes on the list. You can check out the full rankings list HERE.

Class 4A Boys

11. Wimach Gilo, CB Thomas Jefferson

Class 3A Boys

1 Nate Mueller, ADM
9. Craig Alan Becker, Atlantic
30. Tyler Putney, Kuemper Catholic

Class 3A Girls

8. Taylor McCreedy, Atlantic
19. Geneva Timmerman, ADM
27. Braelyn Baker, Creston
30. Lucy Borkowski, Harlan

Class 2A Boys

4. Louden Foster, West Central Valley

Class 2A Girls

3. Kate Crawford, AC/GC
5. Ella Waddle, Panorama
10. Tori Castle, Treynor
26. Rylee Sloss, AC/GC

Class 1A Boys

1 Josh Baudler, Nodaway Valley
4. Bennett Heisterkamp, St. Albert
7. Noah Jorgenson, Sidney
25. Ben Breheny, Nodaway Valley
29. Toby Bower, Nodaway Valley

Class 1A Girls

1 Peyton Pogge, Tri-Center
4. Courtney Sporrer, Logan-Magnolia
10. Taylor Sporrer, Logan-Magnolia
14. Grace Slater, Audubon
17. Kylee Morrison, Logan-Magnolia
25. Sophia Browers, Nodaway Valley
28. Ryann Portch, AHSTW

IATC Cross Country Team Rankings 10/01/2019

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October 2nd, 2019 by admin

The Iowa Association of Track Coaches released their week 5 cross country rankings on Tuesday. Here is a look at area teams in the top 15.

Class 3A Boys

13. Atlantic

Class 3A Girls

4. Harlan
11. Glenwood
15. Atlantic

Class 2A Girls

7. Panorama
10. AC/GC

Class 1A Boys

2. Nodaway Valley
11. Tri-Center
12. St. Albert

Class 1A Girls

1 Logan-Magnolia
8. AHSTW
11. Nodaway Valley
13. Tri-Center

Full rankings HERE.

Pott. County Sheriff’s report (10/2)

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October 2nd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a man from Manhatten, KS., was arrested at around 5-a.m. today (Wednesday) in Underwood, after authorities received a report about an armed subject. Dispatch advised a man had pulled what appeared to have been a knife, on another man outside the Subway sandwich store on Magnolia Road. While deputies were enroute, dispatch further advised the man did not actually display a knife, but had a long knife sharpener and several other knives on him. They said the subject was also intoxicated. Deputies arrested 39-year old Timothy Martin Bohl for Harassment in the 3rd Degree and Public Intoxication. His bond was set at $600.

Two juveniles were arrested following an investigation into a theft report, Tuesday evening. The Pott. County Communications Center advised a 16-year old female caller in rural Underwood reported some stole her credit card and that she did not have any suspect information. The female juveniles, ages 14 & 15, face charges of Credit Card/ATM Fraud (Under $1,500) and Theft in the 5th Degree (under $300). Their names were not released.

A man from Plattsmouth, NE., was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail, Tuesday afternoon. 49-year old Thomas Allen Light was wanted on a Pott. County warrant for Driving While Barred/Habitual Offender. His bond was set at $2,000. The sheriff’s office said also, 19-year old Jyden Shawn Trotter, turned himself-in Tuesday, on a Polk County warrant for Violation of Probation. Trotter was transported to the Polk County Jail and was being held without bond.

39-year old Rollo Andre Cook, SR., of Omaha, who was being held in the Pott. County Jail on a felony Burglary charge, was served with a warrant out of Douglas County, NE., for being a Fugitive from Justice. His bond was set at $10,000. And, 57-year old Christine Lynn Wishecoby, of Omaha, turned herself-in to the Pott. County Sheriff’s Office, Tuesday. She was wanted for Theft in the 2nd Degree. Wishecoby was booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail, and held on a $5,000 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 10/2/19

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October 2nd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals ending at 7:00 am on Wednesday, October 2

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October 2nd, 2019 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  1.65″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  1.62″
  • Massena  2.77″
  • Anita  1.8″
  • Elk Horn  1.66″
  • Corning  2.52″
  • Bridgewater  3.2″
  • Manning  1.83″
  • Villisca  1.25″
  • Avoca  2″
  • Oakland  1.3″
  • Missouri Valley 1.91″
  • Logan  1.64″
  • Neola  2.2″
  • Underwood  1.6″
  • Bedford  1.42″
  • Creston  1.53″
  • Carroll  1.45″
  • Red Oak  2.25″
  • Denison  1.35″
  • Clarinda  1.47″
  • Shenandoah  1.8″

Creston woman arrested on a drug-related warrant

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October 2nd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police, late Tuesday morning, arrested a woman on a Union County warrant for a felony, Controlled Substance Violation. 34-year old Elizabeth Clayton, of Creston, was taken into custody in the 400 block of N. Oak Street, and transported to the Adams County Jail, where she was awaiting a bond hearing.

Heartbeat Today 10-2-2019

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October 2nd, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Tom Cappel about the annual Fire Prevention week activities, including the donation breakfast on Sunday, October 6 and the parade on Saturday, October 12.

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Public hearing in Walnut, Thursday, re: Proposed MidAmerican Energy Franchise Renewal

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October 2nd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The City Council in Walnut will meet 5-p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3rd, during a regular session. On their agenda is a Public Hearing with regard to a proposed MidAmerican Energy Franchise Renewal for a period of 25-years. A bit later on in their meeting, the Council will discuss the franchise renewal with MidAmerican’s Mark Reinders, followed by discussion and possible action on the first readings of Ordinances 165 & 166, assigning the rights and non-exclusive franchises to the energy company, with regard to electrical and natural gas system services and related matters.

In other business, the Walnut City Council will discuss: A lease agreement for TLC Food & Clothing Pantry at the Walnut Community Center; Providing a tire drop-off during general garbage pickup; and the Oct. 6th Community Appreciation Dinner. They will also receive a City of Walnut Infrastructure Needs Study and Strategic Plan, followed by action on the adoption of a Resolution adopting the study and plan, and action on a Resolution for the possible adoption of an updated Walnut Municipal Utility Identity Theft Prevent Program, and a request to rename Walnut Ridge Road.

Another item of business, is discussion with regard to a complaint about merchandise on downtown business sidewalks, in Walnut.