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Hawkeyes Add 2 to Roster

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December 18th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa volleyball team has added two transfers to the roster it was announced by head coach Jim Barnes on Monday.

Joining the Hawkeyes in January are junior setter Claire Ammeraal from Central Michigan University and senior libero Joy Galles from the University of Arizona.

Ammeraal (6-foot-1) appeared in 235 sets for the Chippewas over two seasons. In 2023, she tallied 168 kills, 1,080 assists, 323 digs, 55 blocks and 25 services aces.

“Claire is an exceptional student, athlete and high character talent,” said UI head coach Jim Barnes. “She fills up the stat sheet with the rare ability to get assist and also attack as a setter. She is also a great defender and she competes with a fierce determination. Claire is one of the most talented setters in the country. We look forward to having her help lead our team this 2024 season.”

The Madison, Wisconsin, native has notched five career triple-doubles. As a freshman, she registered 131 kills, 932 assists and 69 blocks.

A Lafollette High School prep, she was named Big Eight Conference Player of the Year in 2021 and was a three-time Big Eight Conference first-team all-conference selection and team captain.

Galles (5-foot-5) spent four years in Tucson before transferring to Iowa. As a senior, she started 19 matches and amassed 180 digs and nine aces.

“Joy is an experienced Libero that brings a great inspirational attitude to the court, Barnes said. “Her ability to serve receive at a very high level in the Pac-12, will make an immediate impact on our team. She is a strong leader and plays disciplined defense which will be a big factor going into 2024.”

The native of Truckee, California, was a three-year letterwinner at Truckee High School, earning all-state accolades and was a Distinguished Scholar. She was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Clark Earns 22nd B1G Player of the Week Honor

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December 18th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa National Player of the Year candidate, Caitlin Clark, earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors the conference office announced on Monday.
This marks Clark’s 22nd weekly award from the conference, which is second-most in Big Ten conference history behind UI’s Megan Gustafson. (23)
She garnered weekly honors six times last season and for the fourth time this season.
Clark led the Hawkeyes to a neutral site win against Clevland State registering a game-high 38 points, five assists, five bounds and two steals. The All-American sunk nine threes, shooting 61.9% from the field, in front of her hometown crowd in Des Moines, Iowa.
PLAYER NOTES
– Clark surpassed Iowa State’s Ashley Joens to become the NCAA’s ninth all-time leading scorer.
– It was Clark’s 13th game in her career with 35+ points, 5+ assists, 5+ rebounds which is the most in women’s college basketball since 2009-10.
– Clark tied her career-high with nine 3-point field goals made.
– Clark has 48 career games with 25+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ rebounds. (NCAA Best)
– Clark is now the all-time leader in 30+ point performances in men’s and women’s college basketball over the last 25 seasons. (42)
– Clark has scored 20+ points in 97-of-112 career games which is the most in program history.
– Clark kept her alive streak of 70 consecutive games making a 3-point basket. (NCAA best)
UP NEXT
The fourth-ranked Hawkeyes will return home to face Loyola Chicago on Thursday in its non-conference finale. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. (CT) inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will broadcast on BTN+ (subscription required) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

DINNEBIER REWARDED FOR STELLAR PLAY WITH MVC PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD

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December 18th, 2023 by admin

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Star guard Katie Dinnebier became the second Bulldog to earn MVC Player of the Week honors, the league announced this afternoon.

Dinnebier continued her remarkable non-conference slate with another impressive performance against a top-25 team. Dinnebier went off for a team-high 26 points and matched her season best with seven assists while snagging three steals and a rebound in a home bout against No. 20 Creighton.

Dinnebier did her damage incredibly efficiently, going 8-for-12 from the field and setting a season-high from behind the three-point arc with a 4-for-5 outing. Sunday’s game marked the fifth time this season and ninth time in her career that Dinnebier has scored 20+ points. The preseason all-league selection leads The Valley with 19.6 points per game and 5.2 assists per game.

She joins Grace Berg as the two Bulldogs to collect MVC Player of the Week honors this season.

TCU’s Peavy, UT’s Abmas Collect Big 12 Men’s Basketball Week 6 Honors

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December 18th, 2023 by admin

TCU’s Micah Peavy (player) and Texas’ Max Abmas (newcomer) picked up their first Big 12 men’s basketball award after leading their team to a win over a Power Five opponent in the sixth week of the season.

Peavy recorded a triple-double with 13 points, a career-high 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists in TCU’s 79-59 win over Arizona State Saturday at Dickies Arena. After graduating earlier in the day with a general studies degree, he was 6-of-10 from the field and also recorded two steals. Peavy’s triple-double was the third in program history and the 10th in the NCAA this season.

During Saturday’s 96-85 win over LSU in Houston, Abmas registered a team-high 20 points to go along with a game-high seven assists and six rebounds in 35 minutes. He converted 6-of-13 field goals, including a 4-of-9 mark from three-point range, and 4-of-4 free throws. Abmas set his season high in rebounds and tied his season high in assists. He has topped the 20-point mark four times in UT’s first 10 contests and has now reached the 20-point plateau 71 times in his career (133 games). Abmas moved into the No. 23 spot on the NCAA Division I all-time career scoring list with 2,740 points. He surpassed Hank Gathers of USC/Loyola Marymount (2,273) during Saturday’s win. Abmas also moved into a tie for seventh place on the NCAA Division I all-time three-point FG made list with 450 (tied Chicago State’s David Holston). He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and is pursuing a graduate certificate in strategic communication.

BBB Scam Alert: Beware of online animal adoption scams around the holidays 

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December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Omaha, NE) –  If you’re in search of a new family pet, you’re not alone. The demand for animal adoptions tends to rise during the holiday season, but so does the prevalence of scams. Numerous scams exploit online animal adoption platforms, some of which may not even be legitimate. As consumers turn to the internet to find new pets, experts say a shocking 80% of sponsored pet advertisements may be fake.

How the scam works:

Like many frauds, this one has adapted and evolved over the years. The early versions typically involved scammers posting a simple classified ad offering a free pet, with the owner explaining that he or she was being relocated to another country, or could no longer keep the animal for some other reason. But while there was no charge for the animal itself, the scammers insisted the potential buyer pay for transportation and other costs associated with getting the pets to their new owners.

More recently, these frauds involve the sale of animals at low prices – usually well below the charges of actual breeders. Similarly, later requests ask for additional money for shipping costs and other expenses that supposedly go to third parties.

How to avoid pet scams:

·         Do your research! Only purchase from a reputable dealer. Check BBB Business Profiles on BBB.org for complaints and customer reviews before you make the purchase.

·         Don’t buy a pet without seeing it in person. If that isn’t possible, request a live video call to view the animal, meet the breeder, and evaluate the facility.

·         Conduct a reverse image search of the picture of the pet you are considering. If the same picture appears on multiple websites, it’s likely a fraud. You also can search for distinctive text from ads or testimonials, to see if the seller copied it from another website.

·         Avoid wiring money, or using a cash app or gift card. These payment methods offer no way to get your money back if you are the victim of fraud.

·         Do research to get a sense of a fair price for the breed you are considering. Think twice if someone advertises a purebred dog for free or at a deeply discounted price, it could be a fraudulent offer.

·         Consider reaching out to a local animal shelter. Many shelters are looking for fosters to help relieve animal stress and reduce overcrowding at their facilities.

If you think you have been scammed or have found a suspicious website, report it to:

·         BBB Scam Tracker

·         Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

·         Petscams.com - tracks complaints, catalogs puppy scammers and endeavors to get fraudulent pet sales websites taken down

For more information on puppy scams, see BBB’s full report on puppy scams.

If you’ve spotted a scam (whether or not you’ve lost money), report it to BBB Scam Tracker. Your report can help others avoid falling victim to scams. Find more information about scams and how to avoid them at BBB.org/AvoidScams.

4 Shelby County Sheriff’s Dept. employees honored with the Sullivan Bros. Award of Valor

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December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Four men with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office were honored this (Monday) morning at the State Capital in Des Moines, with the Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor. Sheriff Neil Gross, Chief Deputy Cody Eckles, Sgt. Jake Hoss, Deputy Bill McDaniel were presented with the award by Governor Kim Reynolds, Kelly Sullivan, representing the Sullivan family, Col. Nathan Fulk with the Iowa State Patrol, and Iowa DPS Commissioner Stephan K. Bayens.

Commissioner Bayens explained the origin of the award lies with five brothers from Waterloo who enlisted in the U-S Navy during World War II.

The award itself was established in 1967 and later renamed The Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor, to recognize the heroic efforts of First Responders, Peace officer and Firefighters. Commissioner Bayens said the award recipients are selected by a committee within the First Responder community. He said the award is for those who go above and beyond the normal expectations for their position in public service.

(from Left to right): Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg; Gov. Kim Reynolds; Chief Gross; Chief Deputy Eckles; Sgt. Hoss; Deputy McDaniel; Kelly Sullivan; Commissioner Bayens and Col. Fulk.

The four men from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Bayens said the incident they were involved in began to unfold on July 12th, 2021, when the Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a suicidal subject barricaded inside of a home in Elk Horn (IA).

Once contact was made with the barricaded subject, for more than two-hours, negotiators spoke with him and tried to reach a peaceful resolution and surrender, but gunfire erupted from inside the home. After another round of negotiations, it appeared the subject might peacefully surrender, but then black smoke was seen coming from a window of the residence, flames began to engulf the structure and authorities lost contact with the subject inside. Ammunition was heard going-off in the home as the result of the intense heat.

Putting their own safety aside, the four men breached the house in an attempt to rescue the barricaded subject.

Once the fire was extinguished, law enforcement learned all the exterior doors had been screwed shut from inside, and a fully loaded rifle was near the suspect when law enforcement made entry.

A Lifesaving award was presented to Caleb Crocker, who was working at a group home in Guttenberg for Iowans with disabilities when it caught fire last December.

Iowa Public Safety Commissioner speaking in Capitol rotunda as Caleb Crocker of Guttenberg and Andrew Kreig of Cylinder sit to the left and on the right are Shelby County Sheriff Neil Gross and Deputies Cody Eckles, Jacob Hoss and William McDaniel. (RI photo)

Commissioner Stephne Bayens says Crocker was treated for smoke inhalation after he rescued residents.

Another Lifesaving Award was presented to Andrew Kreig, of Cylinder, a farm hand in rural Palo Alto County, who rescued an elderly person from a burning home on November 28th of last year. Someone who noticed smoke coming from the home called Kreig and asked him to drive over and check. Bayens says when Kreig arrived, the home was on fire, the door was locked and he could see someone was inside.

Governor Reynolds opened the ceremony this (Monday) morning in the Capitol Rotunda.

Iowa State resumes practice for the Liberty Bowl

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December 18th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

With final exams over practice resumes at Iowa State where the Cyclones are getting ready for the December 29th Liberty Bowl against Memphis. ISU coach Matt Campbell says game planning begins this week.

Campbell says the extra practices are valuable for such a young team.

Campbell says the players have enjoyed the prep time.

After a 7-5 regular season quarterback Rocco Becht says the Cyclones are thrilled with the chance to get ready for another game.

Receiver Jaylin Noel says spirits are high as practice resumes.

MARY LOU STEVENS, 77, of Templeton (Viewing & visitation 12/22/23)

Obituaries

December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

MARY LOU STEVENS, 77, of Templeton, died Monday, December 18, 2023 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll. A public viewing and visitation for MARY STEVENS will be held at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll, from 5-until 7-p.m. Friday, Dec. 22nd. A private graveside service will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Templeton at a later date.

A memorial fund has been established for a later designation.

MARY LOU STEVENS is survived by:

Her husband – John Stevens, of Templeton.

Her sons – Scott Alt (Mindy) Stevens, of Audubon, and Tony Alt, of Redfield.

Her sister – Judy (Mike) Schleisman, of Lake City.

5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; her in-laws; and other extended family members.

No injuries following a collision Monday morning (12/18) in Creston

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December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A collision this (Monday) morning in Creston caused $5,500 damage, but no one was injured. According to the Creston Police Department, a 2024 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by 72-year-old Charles Glenn Sinn, of Oskaloosa, was traveling west on Highway 34 at around 8:38-a.m., and preparing to turn left into the Casey’s parking lot, when the trailer the pickup was pulling was struck from behind by a 2011 Chevy Aveo, driven by 27-year-old Megan E. Banda, of Creston. The accident caused minor damage to the trailer, but the car driven by Banda was declared a total loss.

Sinn told Police his turn signal was on, but Banda told Police she did not see a turn signal. No citations were issued.

Page County Sheriff’s Office report on arrests from Nov. 27th through Dec. 16th

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December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Clarinda, Iowa) – Officials with the Page County Sheriff’s Office today (Monday) released a report on arrests that occurred between November 27th and December 16th. Those arrested/Booked into the Page County Jail include:

11/27/2023 Mark Duane Harvey (64) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail to serve time.

11/27/2023 Jesse Eugene Hutton (34) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for Burglary and Criminal Mischief (X2)

11/27/2023 Collin James Johnson (21) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for Theft and Lottery Theft. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office on an active warrant.

11/28/2023 Robert Edward Goforth (59) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for violation of probation. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office on an active warrant. Goforth was arrested at the Nodaway County Jail in Maryville Mo.

11/28/2023 Brandon Keith Stogdill (39) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for violation of probation. Stogdill turned himself in at the Page County Sheriff’s Office.

11/30/2023 Tina Marie Bak (55) of Brooksville Florida. Booked into the Page County Jail for operation without owners consent and possession of prescription drug.

12/02/2023 Jeffrey Richard Pape (61) of Emerson Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of controlled substance.

12/03/2023 Donte Dangelo Fuller (41) of Glen Carbon Illinois. Booked into the Page County Jail for disorderly conduct. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office.

12/03/2023 Jillian Marie Metzger (42) of Braddyville Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for reckless use of a firearm. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office

12/05/2023 Mark Duane Harvey (64) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail to serve time.

12/06/2023 Dawson Allan Squires (25) of Red Oak Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for contempt of court. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office. Squires was arrested from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

12/09/2023 Clinton Keith Glasgo (47) of Essex Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of a controlled substance.

12/09/2023 Nicole Marie Nicholas (38) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of a controlled substance and introduction of a controlled substance into a controlled facility.

12/13/2023 Juanesha Shanee Bivens (31) of Porterville California. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of a controlled substance. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office.

12/14/2023 Shane Matthew Michener (34) of Norfolk Nebraska. Booked into the Page County Jail for interference with official acts, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, criminal mischief and attempted burglary.

12/15/2023 Aaron Craig Whitehill (26) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for violation of probation.

12/15/2023 Gelena Ann Gladman (40) of College Springs Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail to serve time.

12/16/2023 Eric Delyle Smith (49) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for prohibited acts, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and felon in possession of a firearm.