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Sheriff’s officials in Pottaawattamie County are investigating the theft of a 2007 H&H tandem axle enclosed trailer and items stored inside the trailer. The incident was reported Friday afternoon, by a woman from rural Honey Creek. The trailer was stolen from a property in the 31,100-block of 170th Street. A dollar amount of the loss was not immediately known.
A pickup truck stuck in the mud resulted in a Nebraska man’s arrest Saturday evening in Pott. County. Authorities say 35-year old James P. Griese, Jr., of Omaha, was arrested at around at around 5-p.m. for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He arrest occurred after a Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a request for assistance by a Pott. County Conservation Officer, who was out with a 2008 Honda Ridgeline, that had become stuck in the mud in the area of 152nd and Liberty Lane. A man he made contact with (later identified as Griese), was allegedly acting “very suspiciously.” Authorities at the scene seized 13.9 grams of marijuana in a blue container and a red glass pipe containing marijuana residue.
The Sheriff’s Office reports also a man from Shelby County was arrested Saturday evening for Driving While Barred and Interference with official acts. 35-year old Joseph Allen Schoemann, of Portsmouth, was arrested at around 5:50-p.m., after he allegedly attempted to elude a deputy while on foot, after a license plate check showed he had a suspended license.
A gas drive-off from the Kum and Go Store in Walnut Friday night, resulted in the arrests of a Council Bluffs man. The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office says an Iowa State Patrol Trooper stopped the 2006 Ford van on an unrelated traffic offense and upon further checking, arrested 30-year old Robert Allen Henry, of Council Bluffs, for Theft in the 5th degree. Henry allegedly pumped nearly $32 in gas which he did not pay for. And, a Council Bluffs man was arrested a little after 1-a.m. Sunday, for OWI/2nd offense, and interference with Officials Acts, after a Deputy responded to the Casey’s Store on Virginia Hills Road, for a report of a vehicle in the ditch. When the deputy arrived, 24-year old Julian Otto Brayman was attempted to drive the 2001 Hyundai Elantra out of the ditch. He was arrested on the charges mentioned and brought to the Pott. County Jail.
An Iowa State University report shows applying nitrogen fertilizer at certain levels to corn and soybeans helps maintain carbon in the soil, bringing a range of environmental and production benefits. I-S-U agronomy professor Michael Castellano co-authored the study and says there’s long been disagreement among scientists and farmers over fertilizer’s impact on the soil. “A lot of folks are under the impression that nitrogen fertilizer, particularly anhydrous ammonia, may be bad for soil health, it may degrade the carbon and the organic matter in our soil,” Castellano says. “We found just the opposite in our studies across the state, all the way from northwest Iowa to southeast Iowa.”
Researchers collected soil samples from the four I-S-U research farms at Sutherland, Ames, Chariton and Crawfordsville in 1999 and 2000 and then again 15 years later after each site received regimented applications of nitrogen fertilizer. “We observed that nitrogen fertilizer was in fact very important for maintaining and improving soil health,” Castellano says. “The reason why it maintained or improved soil health is because it’s critical to increase the production of crop residues in the soil.”
The test compared soil health for various levels of fertilizer applications — be it too low, too high or at optimum levels. “We think by looking at the range in nitrogen fertilizers, we really cleared up this uncertainty about whether nitrogen fertilizer is good or bad for soil health,” Castellano says. “We found that it’s good right up until that optimum level but beyond that, there’s just no improvement to be seen from adding more.”
Funding for the study came from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture.
(Radio Iowa)
Authorities in central Iowa are releasing the name of the woman who was found dead in a wrecked car over the weekend. A bicyclist on a bike trail northeast of Des Moines spotted the four-door sedan on its top in Fourmile Creek on Sunday morning and called 911. Polk County deputies arrived and found the car submerged in about three feet of water and the woman’s body inside. 46–year-old Jody Ponxs of Des Moines was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s unclear how long the vehicle had been there as it wasn’t visible from the nearest road. An autopsy is planned.
(Radio Iowa)
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FOR SALE: I have a container full of DVD’S for $4.00 a piece & some VHS movies, some for 50 cents and the bigger Disney ones are $1.00. For more information to look at them call # 712-249-2603 and still have the countertop dishwasher for sale also as well for $75.00 (asking price dropped 3/14).
FOR SALE: White tubular bunk bed with ladder, bottom is a full bed, top is a twin bed. 712-269-9384.
FOR SALE: Old AT&T Pay Phone. Very Collectible & Hard to Find. Excellent Condition. $125 712-254-7989.
FOR SALE: Roto-clone industrial air cleaner, new in crate, 5 hp motor. $220; 8 foot slide in pickup camper $65; 1972 Chevy pickup box trailer $85. 402-651-8173 (Hancock)
2017 Class 1A All-Tournament Team
Rylee Menster, Springville
Marissa Schroeder, Marquette Catholic
Sophia Peppers, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton
Addison Hirschman, Kingsley-Pierson
Shelby Reicks, Turkey Valley
Mikayla Nachazel, Springville (Captain)
Class 2A All-Tournament Team
Erika Feenstra, Western Christian
Konnor Sudmann, Treynor
Nicole McDermott, Cascade
Alex Wiese, Iowa City Regina
Madelyn Dietchler, Treynor
Ashtyn Veerbeek, Western Christian (Captain)
Class 3A All-Tourament Team
Grace Meyer, Pocahontas Area
Jessica Harald, Sioux Center
Allison Wooldridge, Center Point-Urbana
Paityn Hagberg, Cherokee
Lexi Toering, Sioux Center
Elle Ruffridge, Pocahontas Area (Captain)
2017 Class 4A All-Tournament Team
Chloe Rice, Marion
Rylie Rucker, North Scott
Lexi Noonan, Cedar Rapids Xavier
Kiara Bradley, Pella
Kayba Laube, Marion
Karli Rucker, North Scott (captain)
Class 5A All-Tournament Team
Zoe Young West Des Moines Valley
Cynthia Wolf, Cedar Falls
Logan Cook, Iowa City West
Grace Berg, Indianola
Kiana Barney, Cedar Falls
Hannah Fuller, West Des Moines Valley (Captain)
Sheriff’s officials in Cass County say no injuries were reported following a single-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon. Authorities said a 1996 Jeep Cherokee owned and driven by 28-year old Rebecca Lynn Drake, of Elliott, was southbound on Highway 6 when the vehicle entered the west ditch and hit a utility pole. The accident happened at around 12:40 p.m., Saturday.
Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $500.
2016-17 Rolling Valley All-Conference Basketball Teams
RVC BOYS
First Team: *Drew Buckholdt (Sr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton); *Thomas Hensley (Jr., C-A-M); *Joe Weber (Jr., Boyer Valley); *Ben Obert (Soph., Coon Rapids-Bayard); Derek Schurke (Sr., Ar-We-Va); Drew Schurke (Soph., Ar-We-Va); Joe Tower (Jr., Paton-Churdan); Hunter Clausen (Sr., Charter Oak-Ute). *Unanimous first team selection.
Second Team: Dakota Rold (Soph., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton); Jake Danner (Sr., Ar-We-Va); Nick Holste (Jr., C-A-M); Zach Krause (Sr., Ar-We-Va); Justin Sparks (Jr., Glidden-Ralston); Jake Berns (Jr., Paton-Churdan); Brandon Evans (Sr., Coon Rapids-Bayard); Jesse Hupp (Sr., Charter Oak-Ute).
RVC GIRLS
First Team: *Sophia Peppers, jr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton; *Maggie Rasmussen, sr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton; Kealey Nelson, jr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton; *Julia Flees, Sr., Glidden-Ralston; Holly Handlos, sr, Glidden-Ralston; Erin Weber, jr., Boyer Valley; Madison Gettler, soph., C-A-M; Felecity Jackson, Sr., C-A-M; Tina Lair Meter, Sr., Coon Rapids-Bayard. *Unanimous first team selection
Second Team: Mara Burmeister, sr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton; Madison Whitver, sr., Glidden-Ralston; Ella Meyer, jr., Boyer Valley; Anna Puck, jr., Boyer Valley; Paige McAfee, soph., C-A-M; Tori Nuzum, sr., Charter Oak-Ute; Casey Carstens, sr., Charter Oak-Ute; Jenna Beyer, soph., Paton-Churdan.
2016-2017 Western Iowa All-Conference Basketball Teams
Girls Basketball
First Team: Kenzie Cunard, jr., Logan-Magnolia; Madelyn Deitchler, jr., Treynor; Konnor Sudmann, soph., Treynor; Karley Larson, jr., Underwood; Kia Rasmussen, jr., IKM-Manning; Kylan Straight, jr., Logan-Magnolia; Sydney Obermeier, sr., Audubon.
Second Team: Lauren Shapcott, jr., Underwood; Camryn Janssen, jr., Missouri Valley; Mateya Peters, jr., Griswold; Delaney Ettleman, jr., Logan-Magnolia); Abby Tiarks, sr., Treynor; Morgan Eckman, jr., AHST/W); Danielle Elliott, jr., Tri-Center; Shauna Reitan, jr., IKM-Manning.
Boys Basketball
First Team: Isaiah Humphrey, sr., Underwood; R.J. Harris, jr., AHST/W; Dillon Faubel, jr., Treynor; Kolby Morrison, jr., Logan-Magnolia; Jon Brandt, sr., IKM-Manning; Marcus Mumm, sr., Tri-Center; Ben Wegner, sr., IKM-Manning.
Second Team: Rhett Welsh, sr., AHST/W; Tate Killeen, soph., Audubon; Tyler Riebhoff, jr., Audubon; Preslyn Grobe, sr., AHST/W); Thomas Conn, jr., Underwood; Trey Castle, sr., Treynor; Jessup Lake, soph., Logan-Magnolia.
2016-17 Western Iowa Academic All-Conference – Winter Sports
(must be a senior and maintain a 3.25 cumulative grade point average)
Girls Basketball
AHST/W: Ashley Lees, Jaycie Schueman. Audubon: Katie Konkler, Taylor Nielsen, Sydney Obermeier, Claire Olsen, Kaitlin Schultes, Sara Wede. Griswold: Mandi Backhaus, Faith Rossell, Dani Kenter. IKM-Manning: Rylie Muhlbauer, Kira Barry, Aly Stadtlander, Erin Langel. Logan-Magnolia: Danielle Gochenour. Missouri Valley: None. Riverside: Allisyn Weis. Treynor: Abby Tiarks, Randi Robinson. Tri-Center: Emma Dahir, Alyssa Baatz, MacKenzie Attkisson. Underwood: Sydney Collins, Cailynn Wichman.
Boys Basketball
AHST/W: Rhett Welsh, Preslyn Grobe, Blaine Lees, Logan Hoepner. Audubon: None. Griswold: Randy Harrison, Andy Hartman. IKM-Manning: Jon Greazel, Trey Boyle, Alex Heiman, Jon Brandt, Dylan Coon, Seth Rogge. Logan-Magnolia: Matt Schulz. Missouri Valley: Matt McDermott, Noah Kirlin, Derek Hansen. Riverside: Mason Emge, Brent Pendgraft, Lucas Wilbur. Treynor: Trey Castle, Chase Reed. Tri-Center: Tyler Kozeal. Underwood: Jesse Jensen, Jared Martin, Tyler Freese, Derek Ravlin.
Wrestling
AHST/W: Erik Jorgensen. Audubon: None. Griswold: None. IKM-Manning: None. Logan-Magnolia: Brayden Hudnut, Austin Haner, Drake Johnsen, Cheyenne Reynek, cheerleader; Joy Marcum, cheerleader; Shelby Buffum, manager; Rachel Stueve, manager. Missouri Valley: x. Riverside: Cole Castaneda, Keyton Wichman, Chris Gaynor, Otis Matejka. Treynor: Sam Gregory, Jett Keller, Kendrick Umphreys.
2016-17 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball Awards
AWARD | RECIPIENT |
Coach of the Year: | Bill Self, Kansas |
Player of the Year: | Frank Mason III, Kansas** |
Defensive Player of the Year: | Jevon Carter, West Virginia |
Newcomer of the Year: | Manu Lecomte, Baylor |
Freshman of the Year: | Josh Jackson, Kansas** |
Sixth Man Award: | Tarik Phillip, West Virginia |
All-Big 12 First Team | |||||
Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Hometown/Previous School(s) |
Johnathan Motley, Baylor** | F | 6-10 | 230 | Jr. | Houston, Texas/North Shore |
Monté Morris, Iowa State** | G | 6-3 | 175 | Sr. | Flint, Mich./Beecher |
Josh Jackson, Kansas | G | 6-8 | 207 | Fr. | Detroit, Mich./Prolific Prep [Calif.] |
Frank Mason III, Kansas** | G | 5-11 | 190 | Sr. | Petersburg, Va./Massanutten Military Academy |
Jawun Evans, Oklahoma State | G | 6-1 | 185 | So. | Dallas, Texas/Kimball |
All-Big 12 Second Team | |||||
Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Hometown/Previous School(s) |
Nazareth Mitrou-Long, Iowa State | G | 6-4 | 208 | Sr. | Mississauga, Ontario/St. Martin |
Devonte’ Graham, Kansas | G | 6-2 | 185 | Jr. | Raleigh, N.C./Brewster Academy [N.H.] |
Jeffrey Carroll, Oklahoma State | G/F | 6-6 | 215 | Jr. | Rowlett, Texas/Rowlett |
Vladimir Brodziansky, TCU | F | 6-11 | 220 | Jr. | Prievidza, Slovakia/Canarias Basketball Academy |
Jevon Carter, West Virginia | G | 6-2 | 200 | Jr. | Maywood, Ill./Proviso East |
All-Big 12 Third Team | |||||
Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Hometown/Previous School(s) |
Manu Lecomte, Baylor | G | 5-11 | 175 | Jr. | Brussels, Belgium/Athene des Pagodes/Miami (Fla.) |
Deonte Burton, Iowa State | G | 6-4 | 250 | Sr. | Milwaukee, Wis./Vincent |
Wesley Iwundu, Kansas State | F | 6-7 | 205 | Sr. | Houston, Texas/Westfield |
Jarrett Allen, Texas | F | 6-11 | 235 | Fr. | Round Rock, Texas/St. Stephen’s Episcopal School |
Keenan Evans, Texas Tech | G | 6-3 | 175 | Jr. | Richardson, Texas/Berkner |
Nathan Adrian, West Virginia | F | 6-9 | 235 | Sr. | Morgantown, W. Va./Morgantown |
All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (Listed alphabetically by school) | |||||
Ishmail Wainright (Baylor), Matt Thomas (Iowa State), Landen Lucas (Kansas), D.J. Johnson (Kansas State), Kameron McGusty (Oklahoma), Phil Forte (Oklahoma State), Jaylen Fisher (TCU), Kenrich Williams (TCU), Zach Smith (Texas Tech) | |||||
Big 12 All-Defensive Team | |||||
Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Hometown/Previous School(s) |
Jo Lual-Acuil, Baylor | F | 7-0 | 220 | Jr. | Melbourne, Australia/Kingsway Christian College |
Ishmail Wainright, Baylor | G | 6-5 | 235 | Sr. | Kansas City, Mo./Montrose Christian [Md.] |
Vladimir Brodziansky, TCU | F | 6-11 | 220 | Jr. | Prievidza, Slovakia/Canarias Basketball Academy |
Nathan Adrian, West Virginia | F | 6-9 | 235 | Sr. | Morgantown, W. Va./Morgantown |
Jevon Carter, West Virginia | G | 6-2 | 200 | Jr. | Maywood, Ill./Proviso East |
Big 12 All-Newcomer Team | |||||
Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Hometown/Previous School(s) |
Manu Lecomte, Baylor | G | 5-11 | 175 | Jr. | Brussels, Belgium/Athene des Pagodes/Miami (Fla.) |
Jo Lual-Acuil, Baylor | F | 7-0 | 220 | Jr. | Melbourne, Australia/Kingsway Christian College |
Josh Jackson, Kansas** | G | 6-8 | 207 | Fr. | Detroit, Mich./Prolific Prep [Calif.] |
Kameron McGusty, Oklahoma | G | 6-5 | 170 | Fr. | Katy, Texas/Sunrise Christian Academy [Kan.] |
Alex Robinson, TCU | G | 6-1 | 180 | So. | Fort Worth, Texas/Timberview/Texas A&M |
Jarrett Allen, Texas** | F | 6-11 | 235 | Fr. | Round Rock, Texas/St. Stephen’s Episcopal School |
** – Unanimous Selection
Ties in the voting created additional spots on the All-Big 12 Third Team and Big 12 All-Newcomer Teams
Info from Big12Sports.com