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Iowa Falls to Purdue in Volleyball

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October 7th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — University of Iowa volleyball fell to Purdue University, 3-0, Saturday evening inside Holloway Gymnasium.

Fifth year Caitlan Buettner led the way for the Hawkeyes, posting nine kills. Following closely behind was redshirt freshman Nataly Moravec with eight kills and hitting a .348 clip. Redshirt sophomore Sydney Dennis registered 20 digs on the night, and Bailey Ortega led the team in assists with 20.  

HOW IT HAPPENED

Set 1 (Purdue, 25-16): Purdue secured the first couple of points, but freshman setter Kaia Mateo assisted Buettner for a kill to put the first Hawkeye point on the board. The Boilermakers put the pressure on, but Iowa responded with a 3-0 run to bring the set within a point. Mateo registered another assist, setting Moravec up for a successful attack. Purdue went on an offensive run, but redshirt senior Delaney McSweeney came through swinging to put the ball back in Iowa’s hands. Freshman Gabby Deery added a kill to the board thanks to an Ortega assist. A kill followed by an ace by Moravec shortened the spread, but Iowa was unable to catch the Boilermakers and they took the set.

Set 2 (Purdue, 25-17): Purdue was the first on the board, but Iowa took the ball back after a Buettner kill. Iowa kept fighting and the Hawkeyes capitalized on a Purdue error and Buettner went back to serve an ace, shortening the spread to two. Later in the set, Ortega found an open spot across the net for a kill. Iowa went on a 4-0 scoring run, ending with a kill by Deery to make it a two-point game. Buettner battled to keep the Hawkeyes in the set registering a kill and giving the assist to Ortega. Despite Iowa’s late run, the Boilermakers secured the set.

Set 3 (Purdue, 25-23): Iowa came out strong and stole the first point of the set, but Purdue retaliated, taking the lead, 3-1. McSweeney swung strong in the front row, putting one to the ground for the Hawkeyes. Purdue held a small lead, but an error and a Buettner kill brought the spread to one. Redshirt junior Anna Davis found an opening across the net and recorded a kill. The two teams battled back and forth, but a Moravec kill brought the Hawkeyes within one with Purdue up, 8-7. The set remained close as McSweeney added another kill. Purdue produced a couple errors and Davis posted an ace to bring the set within three. Iowa and Purdue were neck-and-neck at the end when senior Audrey Black recorded a kill. The Hawkeyes put up a fight, but Purdue landed on top by two to take the set and the match.

UP NEXT

The Hawkeyes return to Coralville, Iowa, to take on Penn State Friday, Oct. 13 inside Xtream Arena. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on B1G Network.

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Hawkeyes Fall at Nebraska, 4-2

Sports

October 7th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

LINCOLN, Nebraska – University of Iowa women’s soccer fell to Nebraska, 4-2, on Saturday. Iowa moves to 8-2-3 overall this season and 2-2-2 in Big Ten Conference play.

The Huskers scored two goals in the opening eight minutes of the match and went up 3-0 in the 33rd minute. Iowa responded, narrowing the deficit to one goal heading into halftime, but allowed an early second-half score which ultimately stymied the comeback.

Offensive potency is nothing new for the Cornhuskers, who entered the contest with the Big Ten’s best scoring offense. Eleanor Dale, who notched the first and fourth goals for Nebraska, leads the country with 19 goals this season.

The result was uncharacteristic for the Hawkeyes, however, who entered the contest with just three goals allowed through 12 contests for the nation’s second-best goals against average (0.25). Iowa was previously undefeated in its last 43 games (40-0-3) when scoring two or more goals in a match.

Iowa’s first goal came immediately on the heels of Nebraska’s third score. The Hawkeyes marched down the field, with junior Elle Otto whizzing a dart to the top-right corner to narrow the margin in the 33rd minute. Otto now leads Iowa with four goals this season. The score came on assists from sophomore Shae Doherty and seventh-year Josie Durr.

With just one minute remaining in the second half, redshirt junior Zoë Bessert drilled a penalty kick to bring the lead down to one score. The goal was a career first, as was the shot.

An Eleanor Dale header in 53rd minute would be the final goal of the game, however, coming on a corner kick opportunity.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH DAVE DIIANNI

“I liked a lot about how our team played today, especially after getting behind 2-0 in the first 10 minutes, but we learned a tough lesson. Details matter in all areas of the game, and when you don’t focus on them, really good teams like Nebraska have the ability to make you pay.

The game was very even in almost every category but there were areas of the game that weren’t sharp enough to control the outcome. We are a good team who had bad moments at times today. We are resilient and will learn from this.”

HAWKEYE NOTABLES

  • The defeat snaps a two-game Iowa win streak against Nebraska dating back to the 2021 season.
  • Otto leads Iowa with four goals this season and is second on the team with nine points.
  • Bessert’s goal came on the only shot of her collegiate career, to date.
  • Seven saves is a season-high for goalkeeper Macy Enneking.
  • 2 for the Money: The last time Iowa lost a game while netting at least two goals was Oct. 1, 2017, at Michigan State (L, 3-2). The Hawkeyes entered the contest undefeated their last 43 games when scoring two goals or more. Dating back to the 2017 season, Iowa now has a record of 40-1-3 when scoring two goals or more. That includes a 5-1-0 record this season, 4-0-2 in 2022, 9-0 in 2021, 2-0 in 2020, 13-0-1 in 2019 and 5-0 in 2018. The Hawkeyes won their final two games in 2017 when scoring two-plus goals.
  • 90 Tracker: Fifth-year Samantha Cary (10), freshman Millie Greer (10) and freshman Sofia Bush played the entirety of the match against Rutgers. The following position players have also recorded at least one 90-minute outing this season: senior Rielee Fetty (4), senior Maggie Johnston (4), junior Kenzie Roling, sophomore Kellen Fife and freshman Eva Pattison.

UP NEXT

The Hawkeyes return home to host Northwestern at 7 p.m. (CT) on Oct. 12. That game will be televised on BTN. Iowa hosts Maryland on Oct. 15 at Noon (CT) for the home finale.

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Hawkeyes Wrap Up Drake Scrimmage

Sports

October 7th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Iowa City, Iowa – The University of Iowa rowing team finished its first fall event of the season in a scrimmage against the Drake Bulldogs on the Iowa River.

The Hawkeyes competed in eight and four boats, consisting of 1-kilometer sprints.

Iowa is back in action on Oct. 13-14, for an exhibition against Indiana and Wisconsin in Bloomington, Indiana.

Quoting Head Coach Jeff Garbutt

“To be able to have the whole roster race at home, on Homecoming, is really special for our athletes to get to showcase what they do. I think there is a lot of work to be done still, but today was a great first step. We really appreciate the Drake Bulldogs coming over here and giving us the opportunity to have a scrimmage to open up the 2023-24 season.”

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Page County Sheriff’s report: Arrests made from Sept. 12 through Oct. 4th

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October 7th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Clarinda, Iowa) – The Page County Sheriff’s Office, Friday, released a report on numerous arrests that took place from Sept. 12 through October 4, 2023. Information on the arrests is as follows:

9/13/2023 Jason Charles Allison (47) of Coin Iowa. Arrested for driving while suspended. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office
9/14/2023 Adam Blake Sandahl (41) of Essex Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail to serve time.
9/14/2023 Jennifer Elaine Archer (48) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for Burglary 3rd Degree, Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree and Interference with official acts.
9/16/2023 Johnathan Lawrence Heming (19) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of a controlled substance.
9/16/2023 Nicholas Alan Haidsiak (38) of Coin Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for a Missouri warrant for Failure to Appear. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office
9/17/2023 Jeffreiy Richard Pape (61) of Emerson Iowa. Booked into the Page County Sheriff’s Jail on an active warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office.
9/18/2023 Krystal Lynne Bell (27) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for theft in the 5th degree.
9/19/2023 David Dale Morelock (37) of Farragut Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for driving under suspension.
9/19/2023 Katie Michelle Ross (29) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for public intoxication.
9/20/2023 Mark Andrew Devine (31) of College Springs Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for a warrant for failure to appear
9/20/2023 Dustin Eugene Kalkas (41) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for accessory after the fact.
9/20/2023 Neal Jay Williams (52) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for accessory after the fact.
9/20/2023 Charles Eugene Woods (60) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
9/20/2023 Nicholas Briggs (34) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for
domestic abuse.
9/22/2023 Megan Diana Cornelison (36) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for compulsory education violation.
9/22/2023 Skylur Lee Mick (28) of Coin Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for
possession of controlled substance.
9/22/2023 Gerald Dean Archer (53) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for serving time.
9/22/2023 Katie Michelle Ross (29) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for consume and possession of alcohol.
9/24/2023 Amber Jean Russell (46) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for
OWI.
9/24/2023 Michael Lloyd Harms (53) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for Domestic assault and child endangerment.
9/25/2023 Payne David William Dotson (30) of Lincoln Nebraska. Booked into the Page County Jail for OWI. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office.
9/25/2023 Richard Dean Stubbs (68) of Coin Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for
serve time for OWI.
9/26/2023 Paige Jamie Ruthe Vincent (34) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for violation of probation.
9/28/2023 Karl James Shade III (38) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for Possession of controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and prohibited acts by a registrants.
9/28/2023 Seth William Rodgers (38) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
9/28/2023 Katie Michelle Ross (29) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of controlled substance and interference with official acts.
9/28/2023 Christopher Russel Marsh (38) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for driving while suspension.
10/01/2023 Matthew Derek James (25) of Harlan Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for criminal mischief, OWI first offense and drug paraphernalia
10/01/2023 Quentin Rex DeManett (29) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for domestic abuse and 2 counts child endangerment.
10/03/2023 Hope Marie Kalkas (32) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for disorderly conduct.
10/04/2023 Lyle Francis Stogdill (40) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for public intoxication, domestic abuse and attempted burglary in the 2nd degree.
10/04/2023 Joshua Lee Green (36) of Bedford Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for an Iowa felony warrant for violation of probation and an Missouri felony warrant for sex offender registrations violations
10/04/2023 Christopher Russel Marsh (38) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for violation of probation.

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Omaha Police arrest a NE man following the pursuit of a stolen ambulance from IA

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October 7th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – A man from Nebraska was arrested Saturday in Omaha, following a pursuit that began in Council Bluffs, with a stolen ambulance. 29-year-old Austin Patrick Risor, of Lincoln, NE, faces a charge of Theft in the First-Degree out of Iowa. He was also wanted on numerous charges in Omaha, as well as outstanding warrants.

Council Bluffs Police report a City of Council Bluffs  ambulance was stolen at around 7:28-a.m. Saturday from the Emergency Room Unloading Zone at Mercy Hospital (800 Mercy Dr, Council Bluffs, IA).  There were no patients in the ambulance at the time of the theft. Firefighters ran on foot after the ambulance unable to catch it as Risor was driving off.

Austin Risor

Council Bluffs Police pursued the ambulance into Omaha.  Omaha police took over the pursuit for a short time until ABLE 1 (Omaha Police Helicopter) picked it up and tracked the ambulance from the air.   A CBPD Crisis Negotiator utilizing the fire radio channel attempting to negotiate with Risor to get him to stop and give up.  Omaha Police were able to get the ambulance stopped in the area of 138th and Military Ave. in Omaha.

Risor was taken into custody at approximately 9:35 a.m.

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Juvenile male killed in a NW IA motorcycle-truck tractor trailer crash

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October 7th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Plymouth County, Iowa) – A boy on a dirt bike died Saturday morning in northwest Iowa, when the motorcycle collided with an International truck that was pulling a grain trailer. The Iowa State Patrol says the unidentified 11-year-old was traveling southbound on a private driveway in the 22,000 block of C-38 near Merrill, when the cycle entered the traveled portion of the road and struck the left side of the grain trailer being pulled by the eastbound truck. The crash happened at around 10:40-a.m.

The boy died from his injuries at the scene. The 45-year-old truck driver was not hurt.

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Firefighter injured in Cass County Friday afternoon

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October 7th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Griswold, Iowa) – A firefighter from Griswold was injured Friday afternoon, when debris fell on him during a partial building collapse in Griswold.

According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, an emergency vehicle was responding to a house fire with a person trapped inside, when the vehicle struck an open side storage panel door on the Griswold Fire and Rescue Building, that the driver did not see. The door broke free, causing a collapse of the furthest east bay of the building.

Griswold Fire & Rescue bldg. prior to bay door damage (Photo from Sept. 2020 Griswold F&R Facebook page)

Another responding fireman was knocked to the ground by the debris, which also apparently struck the bumper of a vehicle parked next to the building.

The unidentified, injured fireman was taken to Cass County Memorial Hospital.

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School Administrator in IA resigns over threats made during a homecoming prank

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October 7th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

OGDEN, Iowa (KCCI) — A school administrator in Ogden resigned over his reaction to a homecoming prank. Activities Director and Secondary Assistant principal Eric Hjelle was caught on video threatening to shoot high school students from his front porch as they were walking home from tossing toilet paper (TP-ing) on his property.

The school district said in a statement that Hjelle has been reinstated, but agreed to part ways after this school year. The school board accepted his resignation Friday.

“Mr. Hjelle is remorseful for the comments he made last week and any disruptions to teaching and learning that may have resulted from them,” school officials said in a statement.

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Convicted Iowa murderer granted parole

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October 7th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(DES MOINES, Iowa via KCCI)—A convicted Iowa murderer is now out of prison. KCCI reports online records show Burt Smith has been transferred to a Des Moines facility to serve work release. He had been incarcerated at the Rockwell City prison but was granted parole last month.

Smith, his brother Derek, and two other men were convicted in the murder of Rebecca Hauser in Marshall County in 1994. They were all teenagers at the time.

Three of the four were originally sentenced to life in prison without the chance for parole, but they have since been resentenced to have a chance for parole. That came after the state supreme court ruled life sentences without parole for minors were unconstitutional.

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SUV collides w/a deer in Union County

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October 7th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – No injuries were reported following a collision Friday night in Union County, between an SUV and a deer. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, a 2022 Chevy Trax driven by 53-year-old Quentin Lee Hingeley, of Diagonal, was traveling west on Highway 34 at around 7:45-p.m., when a deer came out of the north ditch.

Hingeley was unable to avoid hitting the deer, which struck the passenger side of the vehicle, causing damage to the hood and fender. The damage was estimated at $3,000.

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