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Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz and Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh preview the BIG Championship

Sports

November 26th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Iowa is a massive underdog as the 18th ranked Hawkeyes prepare for the Big Ten Championship against second ranked Michigan. The Wolverines are 12-0 and crushed the Hawkeyes 42-3 in the title game two years ago.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who says being an underdog in a big game is nothing new for the Hawkeyes.

Despite injuries to several key players and an offense that only scored 11 touchdowns in nine conference games the Hawkeyes scratched and clawed their way to a 10-2 record.

Ferentz expects Drew Stevens to resume the kicking duties against Michigan. Marshall Meeder kicked the game winning field goal at Nebraska after Stevens had two field goals blocked and had two kickoffs go out of bounds against the Huskers.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh returns to the sideline after a three game suspension from the Big Ten in the midst of a sign stealing scandal. He was also suspended by the school for the first three games due to an NCAA investigation.

Harbaugh says the Big Ten title game is the next step for his team.

Harbaugh was asked about playing an Iowa team that is known for winning ugly.

Cyclones Suffer 81-69 Loss to Syracuse

Sports

November 26th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Iowa State (2-3, 0-0 Big 12) dropped game two at the South Point Shootout against Syracuse (5-1, 0-0 ACC) on Saturday afternoon.

The Cyclones battled with the Orange, trading leads throughout the first half and entering the halftime break tied, 39-39. But Syracuse opened up an 11-2 run to start the second half that ISU could not come back from.

Audi Crooks led the Cyclones with 23 points, tying her season-high for the second 20-point game of her career. Addy Brown finished with her first career double-double, adding 19 points and 10 rebounds to the Iowa State cause.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Following a Syracuse basket, Crooks and Brown made buckets on back-to-back trips down the floor. Neither side was able to get a comfortable lead throughout the first quarter, as Iowa State held the largest lead of the period at three points. Nyamer Diew led the Cyclones with seven points in the quarter while Audi Crooks and Addy Brown each chipped in six apiece. ISU shot 55.6 percent from the floor in the period. The first quarter featured seven ties and six lead changes.

After trading scores for the first three minutes of the second period, Syracuse went on a 6-0 run to lead 31-26 with 5:57 left in the half. The Cyclones rallied with 10 of the next 15 points with 3-pointers from Arianna Jackson and Brown and two buckets from Crooks. Following a three-point play by Syracuse, Brown knocked down her second triple of the day to tie the game heading into halftime.

Iowa State fell victim to an 11-2 Syracuse run coming out of the break. Hannah Belanger knocked down a 3-pointer to get the Cyclones within 50-44 before another five-point spurt put the Orange back up by nine. Isnelle Natabou’s layup followed by another Brown triple got ISU within six with just under five minutes remaining in the quarter, but the two teams traded baskets the rest of the period to leave the Cyclones trailing, 65-59.

ISU showed signs of fight throughout the fourth quarter, chipping away at the Syracuse win to get within four points twice, including late in the period. After Crooks made a free throw to open the frame, Jalynn Bristow knocked down a 3-pointer to cut the Syracuse lead to 67-63 with 8:41 remaining. Crooks broke up an Orange run with three baskets down low, keeping Iowa State within 73-69 with 3:07 to play. Syracuse held the Cyclones scoreless for the final three minutes of play and score the final eight points to take the 81-69 win.

TOP PERFORMANCE

Addy Brown recorded her first career double-double and the first double-double of the season for the Cyclones with season-highs of 19 points and 10 rebounds. She also passed out five assists.

UP NEXT

Iowa State travels to meet St. Thomas on Wednesday, November 29th. The Cyclones meet the Tommies for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off in St. Paul.

Iowa Falls to the Badgers

Sports

November 26th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

MADISON, Wis. — University of Iowa volleyball fell to Wisconsin, 3-0, Saturday night inside Wisconsin Field House.

Fifth year Caitlan Buettner led the way for the Hawkeyes with nine kills and 10 digs. Redshirt senior Delaney McSweeney followed closely behind, registering eight kills and hitting at .300. Setters Bailey Ortega and Kaia Mateo recorded 10 assists apiece on the night.

Set 1 (Wisconsin, 25-21): Wisconsin got on the board first, but McSweeney came through swinging to put down the first kill for the Hawkeyes. The teams exchanged offensive runs, meeting at four.  the Hawkeyes capitalized off Badger errors. Mateo set one up for Buettner to put down, and then Buettner stayed strong at the net to post a block in the next possession. She then recorded back-to-back kills to bring the set to a tie at 11. Freshman Gabby Deery also registered a kill for the Hawkeyes, thanks to an Ortega assist. Iowa and Wisconsin tied again at 15 after redshirt freshman Nataly Moravec put down a kill, assisted by freshman Rosa Vesty. The set stayed close, tying again consecutively at points 17-21, but Wisconsin closed the set.

Set 2 (Wisconsin, 25-10): The set opened evenly as the teams exchanged the first four points. Vesty and Moravec shut down a Badger attack attempt early in the set. A successful Moravec attack put the ball back into the Hawkeyes’ hands as Wisconsin led, 5-3. Buettner recorded a kill in attempt to close the gap. McSweeney also found an open spot on the court to give Iowa possession. The Hawkeyes battled to shorten the spread, but the Badgers pushed ahead. Towards the end of the set, redshirt junior Amanda Darling assisted McSweeney, but Iowa wasn’t able to catch Wisconsin as it claimed the set.

Set 3 (Wisconsin, 25-16): Once again, the teams went back-and-forth to begin the set. Wisconsin won the first point, but Iowa took advantage of an error and got possession back. Buettner and redshirt junior Anna Davis put down early kills for the Hawkeyes to a tie the Badgers at three. McSweeney broke up a Wisconsin run with a kill assisted by Ortega and came through again, posting a kill out of an Iowa timeout. Moravec added two kills of her own, and Buettner put a couple on the board to lessen the spread for the Hawkeyes. Iowa capitalized on a couple more Badger errors. Towards the end of the set, McSweeney registered back-to-back kills. Iowa continued to fight, but the Badgers captured the set and match.

Oklahoma State Earns Berth in the 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship

Sports

November 26th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

The scene is set for the 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship game as Oklahoma State earned the #2 seed after its win over BYU and will square off against #1 seed Texas Saturday, December 2 at 11 a.m. CT in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium.

OSU finished league play at 7-2 and is 9-3 overall. The Cowboys are designated as the visiting team and will occupy the North bench. OSU is making its second title game appearance in three years.

Michigan Earns Big Ten Football Championship Game Berth

Sports

November 26th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

ROSEMONT, Ill. – With a 30-24 victory over Ohio State on Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines have clinched a berth into the 2023 Big Ten Football Championship Game presented by Discover for the third time in program history.

The Wolverines also clinched their fourth overall Big Ten East Division title, and their third in as many years. Michigan finishes the 2023 regular season 12-0 overall and 9-0 in conference play.

The 2023 Big Ten Football Championship Game presented by Discover will be played at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium. The contest will be televised nationally on FOX, with Compass Media Networks providing national radio coverage. The winner will earn the Amos Alonzo Stagg Championship Trophy and a chance to play in one of the six bowls that comprise the College Football Playoff.

The Michigan ticket block and general public tickets for the 2023 Big Ten Football Championship Game have been sold out. Those interested in purchasing a suite should contact Indiana Sports Corp by clicking here.

Fans looking to elevate their experience with VIP Ticket Packages or Pregame Tailgate Packages should contact RevelXP by clicking here.Tickets are also available through TicketSmarter, the Official Resale Marketplace of the Big Ten Conference.

Every Big Ten Football Championship Game ticket will allow complimentary admission to the Big Ten Fan Fest presented by Dr Pepper, to be held at the Indiana Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2.

For more information on the Big Ten Football Championship Game, visit bigten.org/FCG.

Snowfall report, 11/26/23

Weather

November 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Here are 24-hour reported snowfall amounts in southwest/western Iowa (ending 7-a.m. Sunday, 11/16/23):

Atlantic (KJAN) 2.0″

Atlantic (7 miles N/NE), 1.3″

Logan, .3″

Massena, 2.0″

Minden, 2.2″

Council Bluffs, 3.1″

New Market, 2.2″

Cromwell, 3.1″

Mondamin, .4″

Bagley, 1.0″

Brayton, 1.3″

Adams County S/O’s 2nd Annual “Shop with a Cop” program set for Dec. 18, 2023

News

November 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa) – Officials with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office report the Sheriff’s Department is kicking off its second annual “Shop with A cop” program. Officials say the event will be held December 18, 2023. Anyone wishing to donate can drop off a check at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office or mail it to 901 Davis Avenue, Corning, Iowa, 50841.

Each participating child in the program receives $50 to $100 for shopping, depending on the size of their immediate family. One child is assigned to each Adams County deputy, who takes that child shopping and assists them in selecting appropriate gifts for each family member or themselves.

The Jailers and dispatchers assist the children with gift wrapping at the Corning Fire Department. If you would like to donate wrapping paper, please let the Sheriff’s Department know. Deputies will deliver the presents to each selected household, in time for the gifts to be opened on Christmas Day.

For more information, contact Deputy Ryan Carlson at (641)- 322-9096.

No injuries reported following an ethanol plant explosion in NE Iowa Saturday afternoon

News

November 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

SHELL ROCK, Iowa (KCRG) – Around 4:00 PM on Saturday, first responders were called to an explosion at the Poet Ethanol Plant in Shell Rock. Upon arrival, responders reported no visible flames. Officials say crews spoke with employees and determined everyone was accounted for and no injuries were reported. First responders were on the scene for approximately one and a half hours.

Butler County Emergency Management says the unconfirmed cause was a combustible dust explosion, but an investigation into the cause will be conducted. The plant is currently operational at this time.

Responding departments include: Shell Rock Fire, Shell Rock First Responders, Clarksville Fire, Clarksville EMS, Waverly Fire, Waverly Paramedics, Butler County Sheriff’s Department, Butler County Emergency Medical Services, Butler County Emergency Management, and the Iowa State Patrol.

Falling tree causes the death of a child in northwest Iowa

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November 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

ORANGE CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A two-year-old is dead after an incident involving a fallen tree near Boyden, in northwest Iowa. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the two-year-old’s family was cutting down trees at a farm residence about a mile and a half southwest of Boyden last Monday, when a tree fell and hit the child.

The sheriff’s office said that the 2-year-old, identified as Nathan Klok, sustained severe trauma and died from the injuries at the scene.

The sheriff’s office was assisted by Boyden Ambulance and Boyden Fire Department.

5 people in Iowa sickened by recalled cantaloupe products

News

November 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

A cantaloupe recall is in effect after dozens of people fell sick across 32 states, including five people in Iowa and four people in Nebraska. Contaminated cantaloupes and cut fruit that may be tainted with salmonella were sold between Oct. 16 and Nov. 10. The recall includes whole cantaloupes and pre-cut chunks, cubes, melon medleys and fruit medleys from Malichita, Vinyard, and ALDI brands. Investigators are trying to find any other cantaloupe products that could have been contaminated.

Salmonella cases have now been reported in 32 states in connection with this outbreak, and 45 people have been hospitalized, according to CNN. The two deaths were reported by health authorities in Minnesota, the CDC said. Most who are infected with salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps.

The number of brands involved in a related fruit recall has also expanded to include Rudy brand whole cantaloupes and Freshness Guaranteed brand and RaceTrac brand pre-cut cantaloupe, in addition to some Vinyard and Aldi fruit products. Recalled cantaloupes may have a sticker that says “Rudy” or “Malichita” with the number 4050 and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique,” the CDC said.

If you have any of these recalled products at home, throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them, the CDC said. Make sure you wash any items or surfaces that have come into contact with the fruit using hot soapy water. A dishwasher will also help get rid of the bacteria.