- Shenandoah 48, Corning 24
- Shenandoah 39, Bedford/Lenox 37
- Shenandoah 47, Southwest Iowa 24
- Southwest Iowa 42, Corning 23
- Clarinda 78, Treynor 0
- Clarinda 47, Riverside 33
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Snow and gusty winds are slicking roads and slowing travel in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. A winter weather advisory remained in effect Wednesday morning for the southeastern quarter of Nebraska. Weather forecasters estimated that up to 3 inches of snow had fallen by early Wednesday morning in the Omaha area, while Lincoln officials reported around 6 inches of snow. In western Iowa, roadways were covered with a mix of snow and ice, and the Iowa Department of Transportation warned of treacherous driving conditions.
Most schools from Lincoln to Omaha in Nebraska and in western Iowa canceled Wednesday classes. The National Weather Service has also issued a winter storm warning for parts of central Iowa later Wednesday, with Cedar Rapids forecast to get up to 7 inches of snow.
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One person was injured during a single-vehicle accident Tuesday night about 3.5-miles east of Stuart, on Interstate 80 in Adair County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2006 Chevy Colorado pickup driven by 41-year old Heather Ann Roberts, of Council Bluffs, was traveling west on I-80 at around 10:30-p.m., when the vehicle went out of control. The pickup crossed the median and was hit broadside in the passenger side by a 2006 Volvo semi, driven by 49-year old Michael P. Cole, of Oswego, IL. Both vehicles then came to rest in the east ditch off of eastbound I-80. Roberts was transported by Stuart Rescue to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. A report on her condition is not available. The driver of the semi was not injured.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A push to expand Medicaide in Iowa is being made by a pair of Democratic legislators. Sen. Jack Hatch and Rep. Lisa Heddens introduced legislation yesterday that would broaden eligibility requirements for the state program, which covers low-income people, including children and the disabled. President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul provides funding to states that do the expansion. If expanded, as many as 150,000 people could be added to Iowa’s Medicaid rolls, mostly low-income childless adults.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Economic Development Authority is seeking an extra $65 million in state tax credits for this fiscal year from legislators. The state puts a $120 million limit on tax breaks the agency can offer business. Director Debi Durham has told lawmakers that the authority needs $185 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. The authority also asked for a $35 million budget increase for international marketing and a new jobs program.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Republican lawmaker wants to make it easier for veterans to purchase certain types of guns in Iowa. Rep. Dwayne Alons has proposed legislation that would allow veterans to buy pistols and revolvers without getting a permit from a county sheriff. Currently, anyone purchasing those types of firearms must first get a permit.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Legislation requiring photo identification in order to vote has been presented by Senate Republicans. Iowa law currently doesn’t require identification at the polls. For several years, Republicans have argued that could lead to voter fraud, though Democrats say there is little evidence of such problems. The bill presented yesterday is modeled after similar legislation introduced by Republican Secretary of State Matt Schultz.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Hawkeye 10:
Western Iowa:
Rolling Hills:
Others:
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Madrid vs. Coon Rapids-Bayard, ppd.
Mount Ayr vs. Nodaway Valley, ppd. to Jan 31.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Hawkeye 10:
Western Iowa:
Rolling Hills:
Others:
Western Valley Conference Tourney
Semifinals
Consolation
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Madrid vs. Coon Rapids-Bayard, ppd.
Mount Ayr vs. Nodaway Valley, ppd. to Jan 31.
City officials in Carson say a problem they experienced on Tuesday which resulted in cloudy or discolored water, has been resolved. On Tuesday, the City said mechanical failure at the water treatment plant was causing a higher concentration of potassium permanganate to exist in the water. Since the initial announcement, the City gone through the processes necessary to make sure water coming out of the taps is clean and clear, but some discolored water may remain in private lines for a short time.
The City recommends that any resident currently experiencing discolored water, should flush all of your private lines until the water runs clear. Carson’s maintenance supervisor also recommends that you run a cycle through your washing machine to clear it of any remaining colored water. Once the water is clear it is fine to drink.
An Iowa based organization is planning a cross country event this summer to raise money for cancer research. Marathoner Steve Cannon says the Million Dollar Marathon will involve a series of nonstop marathons through 15 states. “It’s called the Million Dollar Marathon for a reason. Our goal is to raise a million dollars. That’s the kind of money that can really move the needle to help those people who are in the fight,” Cannon said. The relay will involve runners passing a baton every 26.2 miles — covering a total of 3,850 miles from the Pacific to the Atlantic. “We will end up with 160 runners, each running a marathon one after the other and each with their own cancer story,” Cannon said. “Many of them will be cancer survivors. Some of them will be people who are actively in treatment. Some of them will be people who have incredible stories to tell of loved ones lost or loved ones who are in the fight.”
Cannon is no stranger to raising money and awareness for those in the fight against cancer. In 2009, he ran the entire RAGBRAI route and last summer, he became the first person to run around Lake Michigan. That 1,037 mile journey was completed in just 40 days – as Cannon averaged a marathon a day. Cannon has partnered with the Des Moines based group Above + Beyond Cancer on plans for the Million Dollar Marathon. Mercy Cancer Center Director Dr. Richard Deming, founder of Above + Beyond Cancer, said each marathoner will be joined by other runners — basically anyone who wants to participate. “Just yesterday I saw a patient and she just turned 90 years old. She’s a survivor. She has a walker and she wants a piece of this marathon,” Deming said. “We find the opportunity for people like her, a 90-year-old breast cancer survivor with a walker, to carry the baton and be a part of this.” Each of the 160 marathon runners selected will be asked to reach a fundraising goal of $7,000.
Deming started the Above + Beyond Cancer organization a year ago. He noted while 600-thousand (600,000) people will die of cancer in the United States this year, there are also 14-million Americans who are living with cancer or beat it. “Cancer no longer has to be a death sentence,” Deming said. “One can overcome cancer and cancer can actually be a springboard to teaching you so many things about life.” Charlie Wittmack, the only American to have climbed Mount Everest and swim the English Channel, is executive director of Above + Beyond Cancer. He’s led cancer survivors and others touched by cancer on several expeditions – including climbs to a Mount Everest base camp and to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
“It’s truly been an extraordinary year – four expeditions, hundreds of speaking events, hundreds of hours spent advocating, days and days devoted to fundraising, service and volunteerism,” Wittmack said. “It’s hard to believe we’ve done all of that in the course of a year.” The Million Dollar Marathon is scheduled to begin on June 21 in Washington State. It’s unclear when the relay will pass through Iowa. Deming said ceremonies honoring the runners will be held in Denver, Colorado, Des Moines and Washington, D.C.
More information: http://coasttocoastforcancer.org
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Iowa State looks to move to 5-2 in the Big 12 when it plays at Oklahoma State. But the Cyclones haven’t won in Stillwater since 1988, a losing streak that sits at 17 games. Oklahoma State is coming off an 80-66 win over West Virginia. Cyclones forward Will Clyburn is the Big 12’s Rookie of the Week after posting back-to-back double-doubles in a loss to the Red Raiders and a win over No. 18 Kansas State. Tip time at Hilton Coliseum is 7-p.m.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Colt Ryan scored 23 points, including a jumper with 33 seconds left in overtime that ended up being the winning score, in Evansville’s 54-51 victory over Northern Iowa on Tuesday night. Ned Cox and Troy Taylor added nine points apiece for the Purple Aces (13-9, 6-4 Missouri Valley), and Taylor pulled down 12 rebounds. Egidijus Mockevicius had six points and 13 rebounds.
Marc Sonnen scored 11 points for the Panthers (11-11, 4-6), who lost their chance to force a second overtime when Anthony James missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Northern Iowa led 47-41 after Sonnen’s 3-pointer with 1:30 left, but Ryan and Cox hit back-to-back 3s to force overtime. Evansville has won its last five meetings with Northern Iowa and improved to 5-0 in conference home games this season.
The loss was the second straight heartbreaker for the Panthers, who fell 59-58 at Indiana State on Saturday.