THIS WEEK
THIS WEEK
(Glenwood, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Mills County report two men were recently arrested on separate drug charges. 18-year-old Anthony Emmaunel-Dwight Vassar, of Saint Joseph, MO., was arrested at around 11:10-p.m. Monday following a traffic stop on I-29 at mile marker 43. Vassar was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance. His bond was set at $1,000. And, at around 3-p.m. Monday, 31-year-old Keith Allen Wise, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at 287th and 3rd Streets in Mills County, for Possession of Controlled Substance, Domestic Abuse Assault 1st and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Wise was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.
At around 10:37-p.m. Monday, Mills County Deputies arrested 43-year-old Renne Lynn Adams, of Hastings, for OWI/1st offense. Her bond was set at $1,000.
University of Iowa full media notes for this Friday’s NCAA Midwest Regional meet in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The meet begins at 10:30 a.m. (CT) with the women’s 6,000-meters, followed by the men’s 10,000-meter race at 11:30. Oklahoma State is hosting the event at the Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course. The meet will be broadcast via stream at okstate.com and live results will be provided by PT Timing.
The top two teams from each regional earn automatic qualification to the NCAA Championships. 13 at-large teams are selected, while only two individual at-larges advance. The first four finishers not from an automatic qualifying or at-large team will also advance to the NCAA Championships.
For an inside look at the Iowa cross country program and to access exclusive coverage, “like” The University of Iowa Cross Country and Track and Field Facebook page and follow the Hawkeyes on X (@IowaXC_TF) and Instagram (@iowaxctf). Follow live results on the official social media channels for Iowa Cross Country and at hawkeyesports.com/tracklive.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Sixth-year University of Iowa defensive lineman Joe Evans has been selected as one of 10 semifinalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, an award presented to the most outstanding player in America who began his career as a walk-on.
The Ames, Iowa, native joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on in the fall of 2018 — two months later than the other players in his recruiting class. After changing positions from linebacker to defensive end, Evans played his way onto the field in 2019 as a pass rushing specialist. He finished the season with four sacks.
Evans saw action in all eight games in 2020 and all 14 contests in 2021, where he tied for the team lead with seven sacks. In 2022, he earned second-team All-Big Ten honors after finishing the season with 8.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.
This season, Evans has been voted a team captain by his teammates each week of the season. He has 34 tackles and team highs in tackles for loss (8.5) and sacks (4.5) for a Hawkeye defense that is one of the nation’s best. Evans, who will end his career as a five-year letterwinner, currently is tied for seventh in program history with 23 career sacks.
Joining Evans as a Burlsworth Trophy semifinalist are: B.J. Green III (DL, Arizona State), James Carpenter (G, James Madison), Austin Moore (LB, Kansas State), Cody Schrader (RB, Missouri), Drake Stoops (WR, Oklahoma), Jake Springfield (OT, Oklahoma State), Sean Atkins (WR, South Florida), Bryson Barnes (QB, Utah) and Kyle Thornton (LB, Washington State).
The selection committee will announce the top three Burlsworth Trophy finalists on Nov. 14. Finalists will be honored and the winner will be announced on Dec. 4, in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The Hawkeyes (7-2, 4-2) host Rutgers at 2:40 p.m. (CT) on Saturday on Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium. The game will be televised live on Big Ten Network.
Iowans are finishing up their lawn care for the fall with raking leaves, mulching and aerating, and as they prep for the winter ahead, one expert suggests they consider planting more than just grass next year. Botanist Paul Koch (COKE) says a flowering lawn is a good way to help the environment — as well as bees and monarchs.
Koch says these so-called “bee lawns” look nice while helping to make your property more sustainable.
Koch says just doing a “No Mow May” is not going to help bees and insects if your lawn has no flowers to help feed them.
State Banking Superintendent Jeff Plagge (PLAG-ee) says the Sac City bank he declared insolvent on Friday had heavy losses on some of its loans to commercial trucking firms.
Citizens Bank in Sac City reopened Monday as a branch of Iowa Trust and Savings Bank of Emmetsburg. An August court order identified some Citizens Bank loans to the trucking industry as higher risk than the bank had previously disclosed and Plagge says that sped up the already scheduled examination of the bank’s portfolio.
Plagge says they’re not seeing similar issues at other Iowa banks.
Trucking firms continue to face a shortage of drivers and supply chain issues, as well as high operating costs. Plagge, who was a commercial banker for 42 years, says there’s no reason to be concerned about the viability of Iowa banks in general.
Plagge has been state banking superintendent since September of 2019. Citizens Bank in Sac City was founded in 1929. Iowa Trust and Savings Bank in Emmetsburg acquired the bank’s nearly 59 MILLION dollars in deposits as well as all available loans.
The Board of Regents will hear a report from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) study group at its meeting next week. Dar Danielson reports.
The D-E-I review is required by a bill the governor signed into law in June
Another potential federal government shutdown looms in ten days, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley predicts there will -not- be an agreement reached by November 17th, so another stopgap measure will be required to again extend the deadline. Grassley, a Republican, says progress is being made in both chambers.
Mike Johnson was elected as the new House Speaker on October 25th, less than a month after the Senate passed the House stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown, pushing the deadline to November 17th. Grassley is certain the budget work won’t be finished by then.
During a Radio Iowa interview in late September, Grassley said it was “idiocy” to be going through this process again, with threatened shutdowns, but an accord on spending remains elusive in November.
A government shutdown would impact millions of federal workers, though many others would be forced to work without pay. In the past, they’ve always gotten back pay once the government restarts, but Grassley says there’s no guarantee that would happen.
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(Atlantic, Iowa) – Get a kick start on your holiday shopping and purchase discounted AtlantiCash, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, this Saturday only at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce says “This has become one of our favorite events to host every year. AtlantiCash is money that has to be spent at local businesses, so not only does it boost Local Option Sales Tax, but it also supports all of our incredible businesses who have so much to offer this holiday season. Last year, we sold $40,000 in about 45 minutes, so our goal this year is to sell another $40,000.”
From 9 AM – 12 PM Saturday, November 11th only, AtlantiCash will be available in packs of $100 for $80, a 20% discount. Community members can purchase up to three packs. Payment must be made at time of purchase in the form of cash or check only. There is a first-come, first-purchased basis with only a limited amount of AtlantiCash available. Smith said “We wouldn’t be able to pull this promotion off without the help of our amazing sponsors. Their partnership helps us support local merchants and put money back into Atlantic.”
Discount AtlantiCash is brought to you by First Whitney Bank & Trust, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, Rush, CPA & Associates, Property Connections and Brown’s Shoe Fit, Co.
The Holiday Open House will also be taking place on Saturday beginning when retailers open. Businesses will be offering a holiday sneak peek as well as treats, giveaways and special promotions.
New this year, the Chamber has partnered with retailers to launch the ‘Holiday Punch Card’. November 11th – December 18th, when you spend $20 at a participating retailer, you’ll receive a custom punch on your card. Once it’s filled, turn it into the Atlantic Area Chamber for your chance to win $50 in AtlantiCash, which will be drawn every Friday beginning November 17th. A grand prize drawing, valued at over $1,000, will be drawn December 18th. Participating retailers include: Akin Building Center, Atlantic Treasures, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Brymons Interiors, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, Eleven O Three, Farmhouse & Flowers, Hanson’s Fine Jewelry, Homebody, Lucy Mae’s Boutique, New Hope Bargain Shoppe, Randy’s Computer, Relic, Skips Home Décor & More, The Fish Store & Pet Center and Your Forte.
Pick up your Christmas brochure and Holiday Punch Card from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Instagram to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities and a printable version of the brochure at www.atlanticiowa.com.
Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan). Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712.243.3017. Christmas in Atlantic is presented by Gregg Young of Atlantic.