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Milwaukee thumps Iowa State 74-56

Sports

November 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Brock Stull scored 17 points and Milwaukee thumped host Iowa State 74-56 on Monday, the Cyclones’ first defeat in a home opener in 20 years. Brett Prahl scored 14 points and Bryce Nze added 13 for the Panthers (2-0), who were picked to finish eighth in the 10-team Horizon League.

After a promising start, Iowa State fell behind 39-32 by halftime in part because it committed 11 turnovers in just 20 minutes. The Panthers pushed their lead to double digits on a Nze layup that made it 52-41 with 12:05 to go.

Any notion of a comeback from the Cyclones (0-2), who have just one returning starter in Solomon Young, was done in by some dreadful shooting in the second half. Iowa State went just 5 of 20 from the field after the break, and Milwaukee pushed its lead to 64-49 with just under five minutes to go.

Jeff Beverly and Nick Weiler-Babb each had 11 points to lead the Cyclones, who finished with 18 turnovers. They also shot just 3 of 15 from 3-point range and were outrebounded 31-29.

UP NEXT: Iowa State plays Appalachian State on Thursday in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, which was moved to South Carolina.

Northern Iowa hits 15 3s, beats Alcorn State 73-45

Sports

November 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Juwan McCloud made six 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 18 points to help Northern Iowa roll past Alcorn State 73-45 on Monday night. Tywhon Pickford added 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Bennett Koch had 11 points and 13 rebounds for Northern Iowa (1-1), which bounced back from an 86-69 loss to No. 9 North Carolina on Friday night.

A.J. Mosby scored 15 points to lead Alcorn State (0-3). Klint Carlson, who finished with seven points, and McCloud hit back-to-back 3-pointers and the Panthers had a double-digit lead seven minutes into the game. Pickford made a 3-pointer to cap an 18-0 run with 10:36 left before halftime as Northern Iowa built a 37-27 at the break.

Alcorn State pulled to 39-28 with 17:44 to play. A 21-5 run stretched the Panthers’ lead to 28 points with seven minutes left. Northern Iowa made 15 of 27 3-pointers.

Gov. Reynolds extends overweight loads proclamation

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Monday extending the transportation of overweight loads of corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage and stover. The proclamation will expire Dec. 1, 2017.

This proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage and stover to be overweight (not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight) without a permit, but only for the duration of this proclamation.

This action is intended to allow loads transported on all highways within Iowa (excluding the interstate system) and those which do not exceed a maximum of 90,000 pounds gross weight, do not exceed the maximum axle weight limit determined under the non-primary highway maximum gross weight table in Iowa Code § 321.463 (5) (b), by more than 12.5 percent, do not exceed the legal maximum axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds and comply with posted limits on roads and bridges.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is directed to monitor the operation of this proclamation to ensure the public’s safety and facilitate the movement of the trucks involved in our state’s harvest.

Iowa, Nebraska corn harvest still lags, soybeans nearly done

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It turned unusually cold last week but at least it was dry, allowing farmers in Iowa and Nebraska to make progress harvesting corn and soybeans.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in its weekly crop update Monday that Iowa producers report they have 85 percent of the corn crop harvested, about a week behind the average and Nebraska is at 86 percent, lagging behind the five-year average of 90 percent at this point in the season.

The Iowa soybean crop is 97 percent complete about five days behind average and Nebraska farmers report they’re all but finished with soybeans at 99 percent harvested.

Cass County Sheriff’s report (11/13/17)

News

November 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest last week of a Nebraska man. 29-year old Jairo Cervantes, of Omaha, NE, was arrested Nov. 6th on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Cervantes was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $5,000 bond.

And, Cass County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at around 3-p.m., Nov. 10th. The collision occurred near the intersection of 590th Street and Eastland Road. Officials say a 2009 International truck with a manure spreader box mounted on the rear driven by 51-year old Mitchell Kleen, of Marne, was eastbound on Eastland Road and left the stop sign. Kleen didn’t seeing an approaching 2000 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by 18-year old Cole Allen Bruns, of Elk Horn, who was traveling northbound on 590th Street.

Bruns’ vehicle struck the right side dual tires. No injuries were reported.  Damage to Kleen’s vehicle is estimated at $1,000; damage to Bruns’ vehicle is estimated at $10,000.  Kleen was cited for Failure to Yield.

Class 3-A All-District 7 Football

Sports

November 13th, 2017 by Jim Field

1st Team Offense:

  • QB – Andrew Blum Glenwood
  • RB – **Nick Foss Harlan
  • RB – **Noah Carter Glenwood
  • Rec./TE – Cody Buresh Glenwood
  • Rec./TE – Chase Mullenix Atlantic
  • Rec./TE – Evan Wiebers Denison-Schleswig
  • Linemen – **Caleb Brouse Harlan
  • Linemen  -**Ethan Black Winterset
  • Linemen – Trevor Downing Creston
  • Linemen – Cody Sorenson Glenwood
  • Linemen – Patrick Fah Harlan Offensive
  • Offensive At-Large – Jaxson Eden Atlantic
  • Offensive At-Large – Casey Kleemeier Winterset
  • Offensive At-Large – Derec Weyer Harlan
  • Offensive At-Large – Dillon Wiser Glenwood
  • Kicker – Erik Jaime Denison

2nd Team Offense:

  • RB – Tanner Higgins Carroll
  • RB – Mitchel Swank Creston
  • Rec./TE – Andrew Nicholl Winterset
  • Rec./TE – Cooper Ross Carroll
  • Rec./TE – Gavin Osteen ADM
  • Linemen – Lucas Thobe Carroll
  • Linemen – Jordan Torres Denison-Schleswig
  • Linemen – Jade Magnuson Denison-Schleswig
  • Linemen – Tucker Flynn Creston
  • Linemen – Ethan Leinen Harlan
  • Offensive At-Large – Logan Reilly Atlantic
  • Offensive At-Large – Cooper Silvius Glenwood
  • Offensive At-Large – Luke Staley Denison-Schleswig
  • Offensive At-Large – Hunter Pashek Winterset
  • Offensive At-Large – Jaden Lagenfeld Denison-Schleswig
  • Kicker – Kyle Knudson Harlan

Honorable Mention Offense:

  • Cole Knoll ADM WR/TE
  • Mason Goergen Atlantic OL
  • Kody Brinker Carroll OL
  • Eli Loudon Creston, O-M WR
  • Parker Wessell Denison Schleswig OL
  • Keegan Roenfeld Glenwood OL
  • Ty Frederick Harlan OL
  • Eric Shortt Winterset TE

1st Team Defense:

  • Linemen – Caleb Bieker Harlan Linemen
  • Linemen – **John McConkey Atlantic
  • Linemen – **Caleb Sanders Glenwood
  • Linemen – Isaac Bales Glenwood
  • LB – **Johnathan Owens Harlan
  • LB – Wyatt Schaben Harlan
  • LB – **Brady Dickerson Atlantic
  • LB – **Nick Baur Winterset
  • DB – **Deren Schmitz Harlan
  • DB – Cesar Rodriguez Denison-Schleswig
  • DB – Kylan Smallwood Creston
  • DB – Jake Murtfeld Glenwood
  • Defensive At-Large – Tanner Fink Harlan
  • Defensive At-Large – Brady Porter Winterset
  • Defensive At-Large – Jake McLaughlin Harlan
  • Punter – Nick Foss Harlan

2nd Team Defense:

  • Linemen – Parker Maynes Winterset
  • Linemen – Leo Tauke ADM
  • Linemen – Chase Gladden Carroll
  • Linemen – Connor Pellet Atlantic
  • LB – Matt Benshoof Winterset
  • LB – Nick Bradshaw ADM
  • LB – Cavan Eberle Carroll
  • LB – Noah Bruckner Atlantic
  • DB – Anthony Sherry Glenwood
  • DB – Gage Fuller ADM
  • DB – Gratt Reed Atlantic
  • DB – Kohen Watson Glenwood
  • Defensive At-Large – Ben Pardun Denison-Schleswig
  • Defensive At-Large – Josh Ruth Glenwood
  • Defensive At-Large – Duke Zellmer Atlantic
  • Punter – Grant Podhajsky Atlantic

Honorable Mention Defense:

  • Brett Duroe ADM DB
  • Dillon Sonntag Atlantic DB
  • Brennon Kofron Carroll LB
  • Jake Irwin Denison Schleswig LB
  • Eli Bales Glenwood LB
  • Jared Moser Harlan DB
  • Connor Van Pelt Winterset LB
  • Rylan Luther Creston, O-M LB

Mills County Sheriff’s report (11/13/17)

News

November 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports four recent arrests. Sunday night, Joshua Kenneth Wolcott, of Red Oak, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense, No SR-22 Insurance, and Driving Under Suspension. His bond was set at $3,300. Saturday morning, 49-year old Bryan William Storm, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at the Pottawattamie County Jail, on a Mills County warrant for Violation of Probation and OWI/2nd offense. His bond was set at $2,000. Last Thursday afternoon, 33-year old Dustin Lee Lingerfelt, of Tarkio, MO., was arrested at the Pott. Countyu Jail, on a Mills County warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Providing False Information, Fugitive from Justice, Theft in the 2nd Degree and Burglary in the 2nd Degree. His bond was set at $15,600.  Also arrested at the Pott. County Jail, Thursday, was 41-year old William Edward Frazier,Sr.  He was taken into custody on a Mills County warrant for Probation Violation. Bond was set at $5,000.

And, no injuries were reported following an accident Saturday morning, in Mills County. Sheriff’s officials say a 1999 Jeep driven by 75-year old Beverly Golden, of Council Bluffs, was traveling south on 221st Street and went out of control on the wet pavement as it came around a curve. A 2012 Toyota driven by Gregory Schultz, of Glenwood, was traveling north in the same area. As the Jeep came into his lane, Schultz tried to avoid the collision, but the left rear of the Jeep collided with the left side of the Toyota.

Afterward, the Toyota entered the east ditch and crashed through a fence. Schultz was able to drive his vehicle back on the correct side of the fence. The Jeep came to rest on the west side, about 50-yards off the roadway. The Toyota had damage to both sides of the vehicle. No citations were issued.

Des Moines among cities chosen for Facebook business program

News

November 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Facebook has chosen Des Moines as one of 30 cities for a program that helps equip small businesses with digital skills. The Des Moines Register reports that the program will help businesses build their digital presence on the social media giant.

Facebook officials say the company has invested $1 billion into supporting small businesses since 2011. In 2016, it offered similar training for small businesses in Iowa City and Altoona, where it operates a $1.5 billion data center. Aneesh Raman, who works on Facebook’s policy team, says the company’s goal is to have a lasting impact on the businesses that receive guidance. Raman says most of the 70 million businesses with a Facebook presence are small and medium firms.

Pigskin Payoff Winners for Week 10

Sports

November 13th, 2017 by Jim Field

Game Score: Wisconsin 38, Iowa 14

$25 – Rich Andersen of Atlantic (UW 38-17, 3 pts)

$10 – Dick Dorsey of Anita (UW 35-13, 4 pts)

$5 – Eldon Riesgaard of Avoca (UW 42-14, 4 pts)

$5 – Julie Leed of Anita (UW 35-15, 4 pts)

$5 – Mike Sampson of Avoca (UW 38-19, 5 pts)

Saturday’s Game: Purdue @ Iowa

90 year old woman drives on the wrong side of the road in Red Oak sideswipes car

News

November 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Numerous 9-1-1 calls about a person driving on the wrong side of the road Sunday night in Red Oak led authorities to a disoriented, elderly woman. Red Oak Police say they were notified at around 5:45-p.m. about the 2003 Ford Taurus driving on the wrong side of the road at N. 8th and Elm Streets. Their report said people were having to drive up onto the curb to avoid a collision. Police found the vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road near 8th and Coolbaugh Streets. They stopped the driver, 90-year old Aline Fern Ecternach, of Red Oak, who did not remember driving on the wrong side of the road, and mentioned she does not normally drive at night.

Officers noticed damage to the left front side of her car, and that her side view mirror was broken off. They drove the woman home. Dispatch later advised 28-year old Chad Allen Hanseling, of Red Oak, reported a hit and run involving his 2006 Dodge Charger. Police asked Ecternach if she remembers hitting a vehicle, but she did not. She said she may have passed out for a minute, though. Hanseling advised Police that he was traveling north on N. 8th Street as he was passing Reed Street. He noticed the wrong way car and pulled over as far as possible to avoid it and even stopped, but the Taurus continued into his lane and struck his Dodge.

Damage from the collision amounted to $1,800.  The report showed no citations were issued.