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Western IA High School Basketball scores from 1/22/15

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January 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BOYS BASKETBALL
Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 40, East Sac County 32
OA-BCIG 66, Siouxland Community Christian 53
Southwest Valley 49, Martensdale-St. Marys 47
Corner Conference Tournament
Semi-Finals
Fremont Mills, Tabor 62, Stanton 48
Sidney 78, Clarinda Academy 72, OT

GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 58, Sioux City, East 48
Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 52, East Sac County 43
Martensdale-St. Marys 55, Southwest Valley 42
OA-BCIG 35, Siouxland Community Christian 34
Sioux City, West 55, Sioux City, North 44

Iowa early News Headlines: Fri., Jan. 23rd 2015

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January 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jeb Bush has tapped former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to serve as the chairman of his education foundation. Bush appears to be moving toward a campaign for president in 2016. Rice remains a popular figure in Republican circles, having served in the administration of Bush’s brother, former President George W. Bush.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Greyhound Association is looking to claim nearly $5 million from a supplemental fund in an effort to help live dog racing in Dubuque. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission met to go over the association’s request to claim remaining funds in an account traditionally used to offset expenses. The Iowa West Racing Association is also considered a stakeholder, therefore having claim to the account as well. The commission plans to ask both groups to file proposals for the account money prior to a March meeting.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democratic lawmakers say more than 200 Iowa school superintendents oppose Gov. Terry Branstad’s education spending plan. House and Senate Democratic leaders released data Thursday from an online survey sent to officials in Iowa’s 338 school districts. Only one of those who answered thought Branstad’s proposed funding level was adequate. Branstad’s $3 billion school budget offers about $100 million in new school funding, though much of it is earmarked for specific programs. The budget includes about $35 million more in general support for K-12 public schools.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — The parents of a 13-month-old girl who died from methadone exposure last year have been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Twenty-six-year-old Precious L. Bailey, formerly of Bettendorf, and 25-year-old Spencer J. Smith, of Clinton, pleaded guilty to one count of child endangerment resulting in serious injury. Medical records say the couple’s daughter died Sept. 24, 2013 after consuming a small amount of methadone. Tests show the girl had also been exposed to methamphetamine.

Nebraska, Iowa driving laws rated among worst in nation

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January 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A national advocacy group has ranked Nebraska and Iowa among the nation’s worst in enacting safer driving laws. The Washington, D.C.-based Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety group released its annual report Thursday rating each state based on their laws meant to increase safety. Nebraska and Iowa are among nine states to receive the lowest rating.

The group has identified 15 laws it believes ensure safe driving. Both states have just five of the laws on the list. Jacqueline Gillan, the group’s president, says these states’ secondary offense laws, such as texting while driving and not wearing a seatbelt, allow unsafe behavior.

Fred Zwonechek, Nebraska Office of Highway Safety administrator, tells the Omaha World-Herald the low rating doesn’t mean the state isn’t a safe place for drivers.

Atlantic Soccer Association Informational Meeting on January 28th

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January 22nd, 2015 by Jim Field

The Atlantic Soccer Association will be having an Information/Registration meeting January 28th at the high school commons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Team space may be limited pending numbers and availability of coaches.  There is also a U 10 team that has been formed and is still looking for a few players to fill out their team. If we have more interest in U10 we may be able to form another team.

The Atlantic Soccer Association was formed in December 2014. This is a non-profit group based in Atlantic and is focused on developing spring soccer for area youths.

It is the mission of the Atlantic Soccer Association to advance the development of local youth through the sport of soccer. We are committed to providing our participants with a fun, high quality soccer experience. The ASA’s goal is to encourage sportsmanship, love of the game, and development of players, coaches, and volunteers.

We would like to invite your player to be a part of the fun! We are now forming the 14 and 12 and under age teams to play in a spring league tentatively running from March into May. Indoor practices may start as early as February.

Our tentative game dates are as followed: 3/29, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25,(away game) 5/2 and maybe 5/9 Make Up date. We may add a few tournaments to this schedule as teams develop their individual tournament.

Coaches will develop their own practice schedules for each team.  Currently we do have quality coaches lined up to assist each team.  However, we will need more to volunteer. Our goal is to have 3 coaches per team. If you have an interest in learning to coach soccer please indicate that on the registration form attached.

The ASA Board welcomes parent volunteers! If you have fundraising experience or would like to be more involved, please contact any of the board members below:

  • Justin Williams  249-8711
  • Mark Mullin  243-1703
  • Rebekah Jensen  249-3910
  • Brett Keegan  402-297-2663
  • Marve & Diane Eblen  249-0400 & 249-8832

2014-15 SEVENTH Iowa Girls Basketball Rankings

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January 22nd, 2015 by Jim Field

Class 5-A
1. Waukee 12-1 2
2. Dowling Catholic 11-2 3
3. Iowa City West 13-0 4
4. Southeast Polk 11-2 6
5. West Des Moines Valley 12-1 1
6. Ankeny Centennial 9-4 7
7. Cedar Falls 12-2 8
8. Johnston 8-5 NR
9. Iowa City High 10-4 9
10. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 10-5 10
Dropped Out: Linn-Mar (5)

Class 4-A
1. Harlan 13-0 1
2. Western Dubuque 14-0 2
3. Carlisle 13-1 4
4. Ballard 12-1 3
5. Perry 12-2 5
6. Waverly-Shell Rock 15-0 6
7. Davenport North 13-0 7
8. Sioux City Bishop Heelan 10-2 9
9. North Scott 12-2 8
10. Indianola 11-3 11
11. Cedar Rapids Xavier 10-5 10
12. Pella 11-2 12
13. Dallas Center-Grimes 10-4 14
14. Lewis Central 12-3 NR
15. Marion 11-4 NR
Dropped Out: Keokuk (13), Knoxville (15)

Class 3-A
1. Mediapolis 14-0 1
2. Pocahontas Area 12-1 2
3. Sioux Center 13-1 5
4. Nevada 12-1 6
5. Spirit Lake 10-3 4
6. Osage 15-0 9
7. Hampton-Dumont 11-1 3
8. Crestwood 11-2 8
9. Kuemper Catholic 10-3 11
10. Shenandoah 12-3 10
11. Red Oak 11-3 6
12. Center Point-Urbana 11-4 NR
13. Clear Lake 8-4 NR
14. Gilbert 10-4 NR
15. PCM 10-4 15
Dropped Out: Mount Vernon (12), Saydel (13), Cherokee (14)

Class 2-A
1. Unity Christian 13-0 2
2. Western Christian 11-2 1
3. North-Linn 14-1 3
4. South Central Calhoun 13-1 4
5. IKM-Manning 12-1 5
6. Dike-New Hartford 12-2 7
7. Panorama 13-2 8
8. Cascade 13-1 9
9. Iowa City Regina 12-1 6
10. Manson-NW Webster 11-2 10
11. Des Moines Christian 12-4 12
12. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 12-3 13
13. Hinton 13-1 14
14. Okoboji 12-2 15
15. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 12-2 NR
Dropped Out: Central Decatur (11)

Class 1-A
1. Burlington Notre Dame 14-0 1
2. Colo-Nesco 14-0 2
3. Kingsley-Pierson 13-0 3
4. Fremont-Mills 14-0 4
5. Exira-EHK 15-0 5
6. Lynnville-Sully 15-0 6
7. Newell-Fonda 11-3 7
8. Grand View Christian 13-1 9
9. Bedford 13-2 8
10. Turkey Valley 14-1 11
11. George-Little Rock 11-2 12
12. Springville 12-2 10
13. Janesville 13-1 14
14. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 10-3 NR
15. Central Lyon 10-4 13
Dropped Out: Rockford (15)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22nd

Trading Post

January 22nd, 2015 by admin

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McCaffery steamed at ESPN’s Dan Dakich

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January 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa coach Fran McCaffery wants ESPN color commentator Dan Dakich to apologize to Hawkeyes center Adam Woodbury for calling him “gutless” and “cowardly” during the broadcast an 82-50 loss to Wisconsin.

Dakich called out Woodbury after the center appeared to poke the eyes of Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes and Frank Kaminsky in separate incidents Tuesday. McCaffery defended his player while blasting Dakich during the taping of his weekly radio show on Wednesday. ESPN did not immediately return a message seeking comment from Dakich.

Backyard and Beyond 01-22-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

January 22nd, 2015 by admin

w/Lavon Eblen talking about Trending Health Foods

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(Podcast) Heartbeat Today 1/22/15

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

January 22nd, 2015 by admin

w/Jim Field talking about the 2015 Branson Trip

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Man w/chainsaw injury crashes car in Mills County

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January 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Mills County investigating an accident that happened Saturday afternoon found no one around upon arrival, but within minutes, the driver appeared on the scene with an interesting story. Sheriff’s officials say James Nausler, of Omaha, told authorities he suffered a chain saw injury to his hand and was attempting to drive himself to the hospital, when he passed out. His vehicle went into a ditch and hit a tree before coming to rest. The man was transported by his wife to the hospital, for treatment.

And a man from Tabor was injured early Sunday morning, when the vehicle he was driving crossed the center line of 221st Street in Mills County as he was approaching Kesterson Road. The vehicle driven by Todd Guiser went out of control and rolled several times into the east ditch. Guiser was transported by Glenwood Rescue to Mercy Hospital.