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Daylight Saving Time begins 2-a.m. Sunday

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November 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(National News) – Most United States residents, with some exceptions, will turn back their clocks this weekend, to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time, which takes place at 2-a.m. Local time, Sunday. The annual ritual means catching up on an extra hour of sleep, but some members of Congress would prefer to stay on daylight saving time year-round, something which has been tried unsuccessfully in the past.

Nextstar reports that in March, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act which is designed to do just that. Despite a rare show of support from senators of both political parties, the measure has been stalled after it was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Both Rubio and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) have been outspoken in support of doing away with clock changes, which happen twice a year except in most of Arizona, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) says “current evidence best supports the adoption of year-round Standard time, which aligns best with human circadian biology and provides distinct benefits for public health and safety.”

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High School Football Scoreboard – Week 11 – 11/03/2023

Sports

November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

8-Player Playoffs

Bedford 36, Lenox 24
Bishop Garrigan 26, CAM 16 ON KJAN 
Gladbrook-Reinbeck 32, Clarksville 20
Winfield-Mount Union 34, Don Bosco 29

Class A Playoffs

Madrid 21, ACGC 14  ON KJAN
Woodbury Central 35, Logan-Magnolia 0
East Buchanan 30, Saint Ansgar 16
West Hancock 44, Wapsie Valley 22

Class 1A Playoffs

Columbus Catholic 35, Sumner-Fredericksburg 14
Underwood 43, OABCIG 8
Grundy Center 40, Dike-New Hartford 0
MFL MarMac 22, Regina Catholic 7

Class 2A Playoffs

Central Lyon Geroge/Little Rock 48, Kuemper Catholic 27
Monticell0 34, Mediapolis 28
Spirit Lake 20, West Lyon 19
Van Meter 31, PCM 21

Class 3A

Creston 50, Webster City 27
Solon 36, West Deleware 35
Williamsburg 38, Mount Vernon 35
Bishop Heelan 27, Sioux Center 26

Class 4A

Western Dubuque 21, North Scott 7
Bondurant-Farrar 31, Glenwood 21
Lewis Central 32, ADM 21

Class 5A

Ankeny 14, Dowling Catholic 7
Valley 20, Waukee 7
Southeast Polk 21, Cedar Falls 20

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Iowa Upsets No. 5 PSU, Advances to B1G Tournament Championship

Sports

November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

COLUMBUS, Ohio — University of Iowa women’s soccer downed No. 5 Penn State, 1-0, in overtime on Thursday at Lower.com Field to advance to the Big Ten Tournament Championship.

The victory is the second-highest ranked in program history. Iowa defeated a fourth-ranked Penn State team in the 2020-21 Big Ten Tournament.

Coming on the heels of a 2-1 win over No. 12 Michigan State in the first round, the Hawkeyes have defeated consecutive ranked opponents for the second time under Head Coach Dave DiIanni.

The game-winner came in the first overtime off the foot of senior Kelli McGroarty, her fifth goal of the season for a team-best 14 points on the year.

UP NEXT

Eighth-seeded Iowa (11-4-4, 4-4-3) faces third-seeded Wisconsin (13-3-4, 7-2-1) in the Big Ten Tournament Championship on Sunday. The match will be played at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, and air live on Big Ten Network.

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No. 7 Iowa Field Hockey Team Fall in B1G Quarterfinals

Sports

November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

ANN ARBOR, Michigan – The seventh-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team fell to No. 8 Maryland in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday afternoon at Phyllis Ocker Field Hockey Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Maryland started off the scoring in the 20th minute as forward Hope Rose found the back of the goal off an assist from Maci Bradford.
The Terrapins doubled their lead halfway through the third quarter on a goal by Sammy Popper assisted by Margot Lawn.
Maryland outshot Iowa, 14-3, and had a 3-1 advantage in shots on goal.
OF NOTE 
– Sophomore goalkeeper Mia Magnotta recorded three saves to Maryland’s one. Magnotta has a total of 64 saves on the season.
– The Terrapins beat the Hawkeyes for the second time in two weeks. Maryland defeated Iowa in College Park, Maryland, on Oct. 20.
– This was just the second time the Hawkeyes have been shutout this season (vs. No. 2 Northwestern).
UP NEXT 
The 2023 NCAA Selection Show will take place on Sunday at 9 p.m. (CT).

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Big Ten Announces Iowa 2024 Football Complete Schedule

Sports

November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa’s complete 2024 football schedule has been announced, featuring four Big Ten Conference home dates following three home nonconference contests to start the season. The entire conference schedule was released Thursday by the conference office.

The Hawkeyes’ 2024 schedule opens with home games in Kinnick Stadium against Illinois State (Aug. 31), Iowa State (Sept. 7) and Troy (Sept. 14).

The Big Ten portion of the schedule begins the following week on Sept. 21, in Minneapolis against Minnesota. The Hawkeyes will then have the first of two byes the weekend of Sept. 28.

Iowa resumes play Oct. 5, with its second straight road game to start league play at Ohio State in Columbus. It will mark the first time since the 1971 season that the Hawkeyes open Big Ten competition with consecutive road contests.

The Hawkeyes’ conference home opener comes against Washington on Oct. 12. The month of October concludes with games at Michigan State (Oct. 19) and hosting Northwestern (Oct. 26).

The month of November opens with the Hawkeyes entertaining Wisconsin (Oct. 2) before traveling to Los Angeles to face UCLA (Nov. 9). Iowa will have its second bye the weekend of Nov. 16, before rounding out the regular season at Maryland (Nov. 23) and hosting the annual Black Friday contest versus Nebraska (Nov. 29). Iowa will travel 5,388 miles during the month of November with trips to each coast in a three-week span.

The Big Ten Championship game is slated for Dec. 7 in Indianapolis.

Start times and network television designation for all contests will be announced at a later date.

Following is Iowa’s 2024 schedule:

  • Aug. 31            Illinois State
  • Sept. 7             Iowa State (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series)
  • Sept. 14           Troy
  • Sept. 21           at Minnesota*
  • Sept. 28           Bye
  • Oct. 5               at Ohio State*
  • Oct. 12             Washington*
  • Oct. 19             at Michigan State*
  • Oct. 26             Northwestern*
  • Nov. 2              Wisconsin*
  • Nov. 9               at UCLA*
  • Nov. 16             Bye
  • Nov. 23             at Maryland*
  • Nov. 29             Nebraska*

* — Big Ten Conference Game 

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Kent Named To 2023 Rolex Junior All-America Team

Sports

November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa freshman Noah Kent was named a 2023 Rolex Junior-All American by the American Junior Golf Association. Kent, a freshman from Naples, Fla. received second team honors.

The Rolex Junior All-America Team annually recognizes the world’s premier junior golfers. The 2023 class includes 48 boys and 48 girls. Ages 14-19, from 20 states and eight countries. The golfers selected distinguished themselves through exceptional play in 148 national junior golf events, 130 of which were conducted by the AJGA. The teams were determined exclusively through the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of October 11.

During the fall season with the Hawkeyes, Kent completed in all four tournaments. Kent has one top-25 finish and a stroke average of 73.8.

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Swalley Named B1G Freshman of the Week

Sports

November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa freshman swimmer Olivia Swalley was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday. The honor is the first of Swalley’s career.

Competing in the second dual of the season at Vanderbilt, Swalley swam four events for the Hawkeyes, placing first three times and second as a part of the 200 Medley Relay with a time of 1:42.62. In the 100 breaststroke, the Johnston, Iowa, native placed first (1:02.16), posting the ninth fastest time in program history. The freshman also posted Iowa’s seventh fastest 200 breaststroke in 2:17.41. Her final solo performance was a win in the 200 individual-medley (2:03.26).

The Hawkeyes hit the road again on Friday, Nov. 10 as they take on the Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Nebraska, inside Devaney Natatorium at 4 p.m. (CT). The dual will be live streamed on B1G+ (subscription required).

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Pride of Iowa Fall Quiz Bowl in Lenox

Sports

November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

On Thursday, Nov. 2nd the Pride of Iowa hosted their Fall Quiz Bowl competition in Lenox.  The 10 teams were seeded into the double elimination bracket, with the Southwest Valley Timberwolves as the 4th seed based on last year’s results.  The Timberwolves brought home 3rd place with an overall record of 3-2 on the day.

In the 1st round, SWV lost to the eventual champion Central Decatur by a score of 31 – 21.  Moving down to the consolation bracket, the Timberwolves swept through their next 3 opponents in convincing fashion, sending home Mount Ayr by a score of 27 – 15, Bedford by a score of 31- 11, and Wayne by a score of 33 – 16.  In the 3rd place game, SWV lost to Nodaway Valley by a score of 28-21.  NV then had to face a rematch with CD for the championship but would lose to settle for 2nd place.  CD went undefeated on the day to claim the championship.
This year’s team consisted of Karissa Richey (SR), John (JP) Jones (JR), Mackensie Richards (JR), Elijah Jacobs (JR), Victoria Fletchall (JR), Quaid Eddy (SO), and Ella Finical (SO).  Elijah was a new addition to the team this year, but the other 6 students were returning “veterans” from last year’s quiz bowl team that performed very well throughout the season.  The quiz bowl season will take a break during Nov and Dec but pick back up after the 2nd semester starts with 4 or 5 match dates in the works.

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Heartbeat Today 11-3-2023

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

November 3rd, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Sheryl Dusenberry, one of the four “Scrooge” candidates helping to raise money for the Atlantic Food Pantry.

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USDA Invests $3 Million In Clean Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural Iowa

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November 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 3, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today (Friday) announced that USDA is investing $2,189,000 in loans and $900,000 in grants to three rural Iowa projects to ensure Iowans have clean drinking water and sanitary wastewater systems for years to come. Director Greenfield says “Iowans depend on clean water for their health and well-being. Since day one, the Biden-Harris Administration has been delivering funding resources to improve water and wastewater systems, eliminate lead in pipes, and ensure access to clean water across Iowa.”

The announcement is part of a larger national announcement detailing $5 billion in support for projects in rural America. A full list of projects from is available online.

USDA Funded Projects:

Three Iowa projects received $3,089,000 in funding from the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program, a program that provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. The announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America efforts to rebuild the physical infrastructure of our country to grow the economy for decades to come, create good-paying jobs, and better position rural America to compete in a global economy.

–In Carroll County, the City of Arcadia received an $800,000 loan to provide additional financing for improvements to its water system. This project will help install a new 150,000 gallon water tower and provide water main piping. Once completed, the project will reduce water loss, uphold water quality standards, and promote the health and safety of residents and visitors in the rural community.

–In Crawford County, the City of Deloit received a $580,000 loan to help repair its wastewater collection system. The project will fix damaged infiltration and inflow components to prevent sanitation hazards.

–In Monona County, the City of Ute received a $809,000 loan and a $900,000 grant to provide additional financing for water system improvements to its facilities. This project will construct a water tower and replace an old undersized water main for more reliable service which meets Iowa Department of Natural Resources requirements. The water storage tank was built in 1908 and has outlived its useful life.

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