Hawkeyes open 2015 with dangerous Illinois State

September 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — C.J. Beathard has been waiting for his chance to be Iowa’s starting quarterback for years. He’s getting his wish this season. Beathard will make just his second career start — and his first at Kinnick Stadium — when the Hawkeyes host FCS school Illinois State on Saturday.

Beathard, a redshirt junior who spent the last two years backing up now-Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock, was anointed the starter in January. Iowa is hoping that Beathard’s strong arms, quick feet and increased knowledge of the playbook can help lift its offense out of the doldrums in 2015.

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Chiefs beat Rams 24-17, finish preseason unbeaten

Sports

September 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chase Daniel threw a touchdown pass and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the St. Louis Rams 24-17 to finish unbeaten in the preseason on Thursday night. The Chiefs (4-0) were unbeaten in the preseason for the first time since 1969, the season the franchise won its lone Super Bowl title. The Rams (0-4) were winless for the first time since 2002 and are 2-10 the past three preseasons.

Tavon Austin had the most electrifying play of the game, reversing field on a 43-yard scamper after a short catch that set up St. Louis’ first touchdown. The Rams played most of their regulars for two series, although they were down to fourth string at running back, and the Chiefs rested all of their starters.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Fri., Sept. 4th 2015

News

September 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

OTTUMWA, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says his Iowa organization has picked up steam in recent months. The Vermont senator and 2016 hopeful appeared Thursday at a campaign office opening in Ottumwa. People packed inside the building and spilled out onto the street, enthusiastically cheering his appearance.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The first television ad backing Republican Governor Scott Walker’s presidential campaign to begin airing in Iowa next week highlights his 2011 battle with public sector unions. The 60-second ad was released Thursday by the Unintimidated super PAC that has announced it is spending $17 million in the next six months on an ad campaign backing Walker.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump ruled out a possible third-party White House bid Thursday and vowed to support the Republican Party’s next presidential nominee — whoever that may be. To the dismay of Republican leaders, Trump has emerged as the overwhelming front-runner in the party’s crowded field of candidates.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Court documents show an Iowa man charged with sexually assaulting and killing a woman told police that she simply was “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” The Telegraph Herald reports that 19-year-old Helmon Betwell is charged with murder, sexual assault and two counts of burglary. He made an initial appearance Wednesday in court, where his bond was set at $1 million.

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Mayor gives ‘word’ at rally touting stadium progress

Sports

September 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mayor Francis Slay attended a rally touting progress of a task force to develop a new stadium on the downtown riverfront, giving fans his “word” there would be a new stadium and the Rams would be playing in it. Dave Peacock, leader of the group, was a lot more circumspect. Peacock said he and Gov. Jay Nixon met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York on Wednesday, and said “I’ve never guaranteed anything.”

About 300 people attended the rally in the Missouri Athletic Club parking lot Thursday night not far from the Edward Jones Dome where the Rams and Chiefs played in a preseason finale. The rally lasted about 20 minutes and wound up about a half-hour before kickoff. Several protesters held signs saying “No Vote, No Stadium.”

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Rudock starts at quarterback for Michigan against Utah

Sports

September 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jake Rudock started for Michigan at quarterback against Utah on Thursday night. New Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh chose not to reveal the winner of the competition between Rudock, a graduate transfer from Iowa, and Shane Morris, before the game.

Rudock completed his first pass, a short one in the flats to De’Veon Smith that gained 6 yards. He then completed a 4-yard pass to Jake Butt for a first down. Harbaugh has said that Morris, who was the backup for most of the past two seasons, also could play.

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JOHN L. CHRISTENSEN, 64, of Atlantic (Svcs. 09-08-2015)

Obituaries

September 3rd, 2015 by admin

JOHN L. CHRISTENSEN, 64, of Atlantic died Wednesday, September 2nd at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral Services for JOHN L. CHRISTENSEN will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 11:00am in the Hockenberry Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8th from 10:00am-11:00am at the funeral home prior to services.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

JOHN L. CHRISTENSEN is survived by:

Nephew: Adam (Monica) Christensen of Urbandale.

Niece: Shelby Herrera of Houston, TX.

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IGHSAU Volleyball Rankings

Sports

September 3rd, 2015 by Jim Field

Class 1-A
School Record LW
1. Janesville 0-1 1
2. Tripoli 1-0 2
3. New London 3-1 3
4. Le Mars Gehlen Catholic 1-0 4
5. Central Lyon 3-1 5
6. Grand View Christian 0-0 6
7. Marquette Catholic 7-0 8
8. Springville 2-2 7
9. Iowa Valley 3-2 9
10. Sidney 0-0 11
11. Holy Trinity Catholic 1-0 12
12. Don Bosco 1-0 14
13. Westwood 2-0 15
14. Harris-Lake Park 6-2 13
15. Bedford 5-2 10
Dropped Out: none

Class 2-A
School Record LW
1. Unity Christian 2-0 1
2. Western Christian 0-0 2
3. Sumner-Fredericksburg 2-0 3
4. Dike-New Hartford 5-1 4
5. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 10-0 5
6. West Branch 7-1 6
7. Tri-Center 4-0 7
8. Lake Mills 2-0 9
9. Grundy Center 2-1 8
10. North Cedar 4-0 10
11. Wapsie Valley 2-0 11
12. Lawton-Bronson 1-0 12
13. Denver 5-0 14
14. Starmont 4-1 NR
15. Treynor 4-2 13
Dropped Out: Nashua-Plainfield (15)

Class 3-A
1. Nevada 3-2 1
2. Union 0-0 3
3. West Liberty 5-0 4
4. Kuemper Catholic 1-0 5
5. Davenport Assumption 2-0 6
6. Sioux Center 4-0 7
7. Forest City 2-0 8
8. Waterloo Columbus Catholic 0-0 9
9. Solon 1-1 13
10. Mount Vernon 2-1 2
11. Center Point-Urbana 4-0 11
12. Algona 3-1 12
13. Spirit Lake 8-1 14
14. Humboldt 6-1 15
15. Iowa Falls-Alden 1-0 NR
Dropped Out: North Polk (12(

Class 4-A
1. West Delaware 5-0 1
2. Marion 0-0 2
3. Harlan 6-0 8
4. Bishop Heelan 2-2 3
5. Waverly-Shell Rock 4-2 5
6. Dubuque Wahlert 2-0 14
7. Clear Creek-Amana 5-2 4
8. Clinton 5-1 9
9. Lewis Central 3-1 10
10. Charles City 2-2 11
11. Dallas Center-Grimes 5-5 7
12. Carroll 3-4 6
13. Norwalk 6-3 NR
14. ADM 4-2 12
15. Pella 6-2 15
Dropped Out: Fort Madison (13)

Class 5-A
1. Iowa City High 1-0 2
2. Dowling Catholic 6-0 4
3. Johnston 1-0 6
4. Cedar Falls 7-0 9
5. Cedar Rapids Prairie 4-0 12
6. Bettendorf 4-1 1
7. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 3-1 5
8. Linn-Mar 1-1 3
9. Ankeny Centennial 5-1 8
10. Iowa City West 3-1 7
11. West Des Moines Valley 5-1 10
12. Ankeny 0-1 11
13. Southeast Polk 9-0 13
14. Dubuque Hempstead 4-1 15
15. Indianola 8-3 NR
Dropped Out: Pleasant Valley (14)

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Stuart man arrested Wed. on stolen property and burglary charges

News

September 3rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Stuart Police Department reports a search warrant executed Wednesday at a residence in the 600 block of southwest 7th Street, resulted in one arrest and another person facing charges. Cole Aaron Molyneux, of Stuart, was arrested and charged with trafficking stolen firearms, possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools. Charges were also filed on a juvenile male with connections to the case.

The warrant was executed as part of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Stuart Police Department regarding several recent car burglaries in the Adair, Guthrie and Dallas County areas. During the search, Stuart Officers recovered various items of stolen property including stolen firearms. Evidence collected during the investigation will be turned over to surrounding law enforcement agencies, as the majority of the vehicle burglaries occurred outside the city of Stuart. It is anticipated that those agencies will have additional charges filed from the result of this investigation.

If you have been the victim of a recent vehicle burglary or theft from your residence please report it to your local law enforcement agency. If you have already reported the burglary/theft please allow officers time to look through the evidence and contact you regarding any connections with your case.

If you have any information regarding this investigation or any other crimes please contact the Stuart Police Dept. at 515-523-1896 or send them a message on Facebook.

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