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AP Iowa High School Football Poll released after week 6

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October 6th, 2015 by admin

Poll released Monday, October 5, 2015

The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school football polls of the 2015 season with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right:

Class 4A
Record Pts Prv
1. West Des Moines Dowling (16) 5-0 169 1
2. Bettendorf (1) 6-0 150 2
3. West Des Moines Valley 5-1 133 3
4. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 6-0 117 4
5. Fort Dodge 6-0 97 5
6. Cedar Rapids Washington 5-1 87 6
7. Johnston 5-1 47 9
8. Waukee 4-2 45 8
9. Ankeny 5-1 34 7
10. Cedar Falls 5-1 26 10

Others receiving votes: 11, Muscatine 16. 12, Urbandale 8. 13, Council Bluffs Lewis Central 3. 14, Pleasant Valley 2. 15, Southeast Polk 1.

Class 3A
Record Pts Prv
1. Pella (16) 6-0 169 1
2. Manchester West Delaware (1) 6-0 147 2
3. Cedar Rapids Xavier 6-0 139 3
4. Webster City 6-0 96 4
5. Dallas Center-Grimes 5-1 84 5
6. Independence 6-0 71 6
7. Harlan 5-1 67 7
8. Norwalk 5-1 37 8
9. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 5-1 36 9
10. Davenport Assumption 4-2 34 10

Others receiving votes: 11, Glenwood 24. 12, Sioux City Heelan 18. 13, Washington 12. 14, Solon 1.

Class 2A
Record Pts Prv
1. Albia (13) 6-0 164 1
2. Spirit Lake (3) 6-0 146 2
3. Tama South Tama 6-0 145 3
4. Anamosa (1) 6-0 115 4
5. Williamsburg 5-1 95 7
6. Aplington-Parkersburg 5-1 64 8
7. Mount Vernon 5-1 51 10
8. Waukon 5-1 43 9
9. West Union North Fayette 4-2 31 5
10. Wellman Mid-Prairie 5-1 22 6

Others receiving votes: 11, Donnellson Central Lee 21. 12, Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 13. 13, Monroe PCM 9. 14, New Hampton 4. 14, Clear Lake 4. 16, Baxter CMB 3. 16, Cherokee 3. 18, Dyersville Beckman 2.

Class 1A
Record Pts Prv
1. Iowa City Regina (14) 6-0 166 1
2. Dike-New Hartford (1) 6-0 148 2
3. Hinton (1) 6-0 133 3
4. West Branch (1) 6-0 124 4
5. Underwood 6-0 108 5
6. Alburnett 6-0 64 9
7. Calmar South Winneshiek 5-1 49 10
8. Van Meter 5-1 35 NR
9. St. Ansgar 5-1 34 NR
10. Avoca AHST 5-1 21 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Inwood West Lyon 19. 12, South Central Calhoun 17. 13, Madrid 8. 14, Panora Panorama 5. 15, Pocahontas Area/Pomeroy-Palmer 2. 16, Ridge View 1. 16, Hudson 1.

Class A
Record Pts Prv
1. Algona Garrigan (10) 6-0 162 1
2. Brooklyn BGM (4) 6-0 153 2
3. Hawarden West Sioux 6-0 106 4
4. Pleasantville 6-0 103 6
5. Logan-Magnolia (2) 5-1 102 3
6. Denver (1) 5-1 92 5
7. Audubon 5-1 74 7
8. Belmond-Klemme 5-1 40 T8
9. Gladbrook-Reinbeck 4-2 34 T8
10. Winfield-Mount Union 6-0 30 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Britt West Hancock 26. 12, Colfax-Mingo 8. 13, Mount Ayr 2. 14, Packwood Pekin 1. 14, Paullina South O’Brien 1. 14, Lawton-Bronson 1.

Class 8-Man
Record Pts Prv
1. Newell-Fonda (9) 6-0 145 1
2. Gilbertville-Don Bosco (3) 4-0 136 4
3. Glidden-Ralston (3) 6-0 121 3
4. Fremont Mills, Tabor (1) 6-0 115 2
5. Marcus MMC (1) 6-0 102 5
6. Elk Horn-Kimballton Exira 6-0 80 6
7. Lenox 6-0 65 9
8. Janesville 6-0 53 8
9. Elkader Central 6-0 45 10
10. Graettinger-Terril1Ruthven-Ayrshire 5-1 28 NR

Others receiving votes: 11, Colo-NESCO 22. 12, Moravia 11. 13, Northwood-Kensett 5. 14, HLV, Victor 3. 15, East Mills 2. 15, Kingsley-Pierson 2.

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Cards catcher Molina will try to play with splint over thumb

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will try to play in the NL division series wearing a splint to protect his injured left thumb. The All-Star catcher met with a hand specialist on Monday and it was determined that a ligament injury hasn’t healed. He’ll test the splint in workouts the next few days. Molina was hurt on Sept. 20 making a tag at the plate and hasn’t played since then.

General manager John Mozeliak said Molina was feeling stronger and added he was optimistic the 33-year-old would be on the postseason roster. Backup Tony Cruz would be the starter if Molina is unable to play. The Cardinals on Friday night will host the winner of the wild-card game between the Cubs and Pirates.

 

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Drake hoping to turn corner in 2015-16

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Last season was a landmark year for basketball in the state of Iowa, as three Division I teams reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time. Drake hopes to crash that party soon.

The Bulldogs, who’ve been to the NCAA Tournament just once since 1971, are optimistic they can inch closer to postseason play in 2015-16. The “Big Dance” might be a stretch, but a run at .500 after two losing seasons under coach Ray Giacoletti is certainly a possibility.

Drake, which went 9-22 last year, opens at Tulane on Nov. 16.

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Warren emergence comes at key time for Iowa State

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Mike Warren is breaking out at just the right time for Iowa State. The Cyclones running back has rushed for 301 yards in the last two games, including a 175-yard effort in last Saturday’s victory over Kansas, the most ever by an Iowa State freshman.

He could play a key role in the weeks ahead because the Cyclones’ next three opponents are the Big 12’s top three offensive teams — Texas Tech, TCU and Baylor. Iowa State’s defense could depend on the Cyclone ground game to chew up clock and keep those offenses off the field.

Warren has rocketed to sixth in the league in rushing after carrying only nine times for 28 yards in the Cyclones’ first two games. He’s averaging 6.9 yards per carry for the season.

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Clarinda Academy teens found just hours after their escape, Friday

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Two male teenagers who escaped the Clarinda Academy last Friday morning were found later that same evening about three-quarters of a mile north of facility for troubled youth. According to Clarinda Police Chief Kieth Brothers, the teens, one black, the other white, left the residential foster care facility at around 11-a.m. Friday. Brothers said they believe the boys laid low in a cornfield until sunset while authorities searched for them.

The teens, one from Exira, the other from Kansas City, MO., were later found near 16th and Nishna Streets. The unidentified students were set to appear in juvenile court following their escapade, but will not face any additional charges.

The Clarinda Academy provides residential treatment programs and shelter care to as many as 250 at-risk and delinquent male and female youth, from several states.

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High school Volleyball scores Monday 10/05/2015

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

(3-0) Diagonal 25-25-25, Orient-Macksburg 6-18-12
(3-0) Grand View Christian 25-25-25, West Central Valley, Stuart 23-9-8
(3-0) Mount Ayr 25-25-25, Murray 18-14-9
(3-0) Ridge View 25-25-25, West Monona 23-15-18

Corner Conference Tournament

(3-0) Essex 25-25-25, Nishnabotna 18-22-18
(3-0) Fremont-Mills 25-25-25, Clarinda Academy 12-10-5
(3-2) Heartland Christian, South Page
(3-0) Sidney 25-25-25, Heartland Christian 6-9-8
(3-1) Stanton 24-25-25-25, East Mills 26-21-20-18

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BETTY J. CONKLIN, 90, of Atlantic (Svcs. 10/9/15)

Obituaries

October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BETTY J. CONKLIN, 90, of Atlantic, died Mon., Oct. 5th, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Funeral services for BETTY CONKLIN will be held 10-a.m. Friday, October 9th, at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic. Rieken-Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic on Thursday from 5-7 PM.

Interment will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

BETTY CONKLIN is survived by:

Her children – Pat Saltmarsh, of Atlantic, and Karen Hoff and husband Jerry of Oakland.

11 grandchildren, 23 Great-grandchildren, 1 great- great grandchild, other relatives and friends.

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Clarinda woman dies in two-vehicle crash near Shambaugh, Monday

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October 6th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A collision between a pickup and a car Monday afternoon near Shambaugh, in Page County, has claimed the life of a Clarinda woman. The Iowa State Patrol reports 52-year old Joanne Lynne Goudie, who was not wearing her seat belt, died, when her 1999 Buick Lesabre was hit broadside in the intersection of 265th Street and  Highway 71, by a 2014 Dodge 3500 pickup truck.

The driver of the truck, 50-year old Toby D. Holloman, of Soloman, Kansas, who was wearing his seat belt, was transported by Clarinda EMS to the Clarinda Regional Hospital. The Patrol says Goudie’s car was traveling west on 265th Street just before 5-p.m.,when it was hit by the pickup as it was headed south on the Highway.

Clarinda Fire and EMS along with Page County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted at the scene.

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Cubit doubts Illini’s Ferguson will play at No. 22 Iowa

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October 5th, 2015 by admin

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Interim Illinois coach Bill Cubit says he doubts injured running back Josh Ferguson will be able to play Saturday against No. 22 Iowa.

Cubit said Monday that the starting back was due to see a doctor later Monday. But Cubit said that he wasn’t optimistic the right-shoulder injury would allow Ferguson to play.

Illinois (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten) lost Ferguson in the first quarter of last Saturday’s 14-13 win over Nebraska. The senior has 397 yards and three touchdowns on 71 carries.

Freshman Ke’Shawn Vaughn took over for him Saturday and was the only other Illini back to carry the ball. Vaughn had 98 yards on 24 carries.

Cubit said Illinois will need little-used junior Henry Enyenihi to help pick up the rushing load at Iowa (5-0, 1-0).

 

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ROSALIE “ROSE” MIKKELSEN, 73, of Atlantic (Svcs. 10-09-2015)

Obituaries

October 5th, 2015 by admin

ROSALIE “ROSE” MIKKELSEN, 73, of Atlantic died Saturday, October 3rd at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.  Funeral services for ROSE MIKKELSEN will be held on Friday, October 9th at 1:00pm in the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, October 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

ROSALIE “ROSE” MIKKELSEN is survived by:

Husband: Virgil “Mike” Mikkelsen of Atlantic.

Daughter: Debra (Gale) Sindt of Baily, CO.

Son: Dan (Lori) Mikkelsen of Atlantic

Brother: Dick (Renata) Armstrong of Dallas, OR.

Sister: Darlene Beauchamp, of Atlantic.

Half-Brother: Ted (Judy) Berge of Salem, OR.

5 Grandchildren

2 Great-Grandchildren

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