Region 2
PCM 1, Clarke 0
Clarinda 10, Atlantic 7
Region 2
North Polk 8, Mason City 0
Gilbert 11, Webster City 6
Region 3
Dallas-Center Grimes 15, Carroll 0
Perry 4, Storm Lake 3
Region 4
ADM 9, Indianola 2
Winterset 10, Glenwood 0
Region 6
Norwalk 7, Ballard 0
Pella 3, Bondurant-Farrar 2
Substate 2 – District 3
Remsen St. Marys 3, Woodbine 2
Substate 2 – District 4
Coon Rapids-Bayard 11, CAM 0
Substate 7 – District 13
Lynnville-Sully 3, North Mahaska 0
Substate 7 – District 14
Ankeny Christian 5, Earlham 3
Substate 8 – District 15
Tri-Center 4, Lenox 3
Substate 8 – District 16
Bedford 2, Southwest Valley 0
Substate 6 – District 11
Des Moines Christian 2, Pella Christian 0
Substate 6 – District 12
Pleasantville 8, Interstate-35 1
Substate 7 – District 13
Chariton 6, Van Meter 5
Substate 7 – District 14
OABCIG 8, Kuemper Catholic 4
Substate 8 – District 15
Underwood 11, Ridge View 0
Substate 8 – District 16
Clarinda 5, Shenandoah 2
Iowa State men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger is glad the Big-12 focused on regional rivalries in next season’s schedule. Of the five teams the Cyclones play twice next season in the league race two of them are Kansas State and Kansas.
Otzelberger says they tried to balance the schedule from a competitive standpoint as much as possible.
Otzelberger says the new 20-game conference schedule will be demanding.
Last season the Cyclones did not play at Kansas and senior guard Curtis Jones is looking forward to playing in Phog Allen Field House.
Jones says the Big-12 schedule will be even more demanding next season with the addition of Arizona, Arizona State, Utah and Colorado.
Will Power finally broke through at the Iowa Speedway. Power went from the back to the front to win the Hy-Vee One Step 250 to cap an IndyCar twinbill.
That was Power on NBC’s post race coverage. He moves into second in the IndyCar standings and it was his first win on an oval in five years.
(Clarinda, Iowa) – The Page County Sheriff’s Office has released a report on 18 arrests that occurred between July 2nd and the 14th. In order from the most recent to the earliest arrests:
Sheriff’s Office Disclaimer: “A charge of merely and accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.”
The Page County Sheriff’s Office also reports 14 people who received citations between July 4th and July 13th. Ten of those persons were cited for Minor in Possession of Alcohol, four were cited for Speeding.
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM TODAY for Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold Counties. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM TODAY for Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page Counties.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming NW & gusting to around 20 mph.
Monday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 67.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 89. The Low was 72. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 83 and the Low was 61. The All-Time Record High in Atlantic on July 14th, was 112 in 1936. The Record Low was 41 in 1967. Sunrise: 5:58; Sunset: 8:53.
The Atlantic Trojans softball team suffered a tough 10-7 loss to the Clarinda Cardinals on Saturday night in the Class 3A region 2 semifinals. After one inning the ball game remained tied as both starting pitchers looked confident in the circle. The first score of the night was an RBI single from Addison Wagoner for Clarinda in the bottom of the second inning as the bases were loaded putting them up 1-0. The runs would not stop there when Ryplee Sunderman struck a strong double towards center field to bring in 2 more runs putting the Cardinals up 3-0. It was then Annika Price’s turn to bat, and she also hit herself a 2 RBI double with runners on second and third base making it a 5-0 lead. Things shifted for Atlantic starting pitcher Riley Wood as she gave up no hits or runs in the next three innings for the Clarinda. Atlantic’s initial response in the bottom of the fourth inning was to take advantage from a poorly timed throw at first, helping Zoey Kirchoff come in for a score to change the lead at 5-1.
When the top of the fifth came around Atlantic was ready to score. The inning started with a double by Claire Pellett and saw a sac fly by Riley Wood chip into the score at 5-2. Lila Wiederstein then got her first hit of the night to put her on first and Zoey Kirchhoff had a monstrous swing off of the first pitch for a 2-run homer. Suddenly the game was 5-4 and Clarinda seemed to be in trouble. In the bottom of the fifth Clarinda could only get one batter to first base as the rest hit pop flies. The top of the sixth inning was now crucial for Atlantic, but even with two singles the Trojans could not muster up a score.
In the bottom of the sixth inning is where Clarinda took control of the game again, scoring 5 runs off of 5 hits and forcing the relief pitcher Peyton McLaren to come in. The Cardinals were now up 10-4 after six innings and it looked almost over for the Trojans. Atlantic decided to start the top of the seventh inning off with a walk and base hit to put two runners on. A deep hit out towards left field by McLaren which popped out of Presley Jobe’s added two more runs to Trojans score. Suddenly it was 10-6 game with only one out for Atlantic. The Trojans then grounded out for the second out but did have one more run by a Claire Schroder single making it 10-7. Atlantic’s last at bat would end in a strikeout, giving the victory to Clarinda.
Trojans head coach Terry Hinzmann was proud of the way his team battled against a solid Cardinals opponent.
Zoey Kirchoff had an impressive night batting going 2-4, with 2 RBI’s, and a home run. Claire Pellet also played well in her last game as a Trojan with a 2-3 performance and with one of those hits being a double. Clarinda’s win will have them advance to play PCM on Tuesday night in Monroe for the Class 3A region 2 championship. Atlantic’s loss has them finishing the season with a record of 27-13.
UPDATED – (Radio Iowa) – The chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa says there’s no place for political violence in America. Iowa G-O-P chair Jeff Kaufmann spoke with Radio Iowa a few hours after former President Trump was shot in the ear and a person in the crowd at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania was killed.
Kaufmann says he doesn’t know if plans for next week’s Republican National Convention will change, but he hopes not.
Kaufmann was in Mount Pleasant, giving a speech to Henry County Republicans Saturday afternoon and someone stopped Kaufmann as he walked to his car to break the news.
As Kaufmann drove home Saturday afternoon, Kaufmann says he thought of another presidential candidate whose family has lived through two assassinations. “Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. needs to have Secret Service protection before the stroke of midnight,” Kaufmann said. Kaufmann has been to innumerable political rallies — and gone through the metal detectors along with the rest of the crowd — and he says it’s hard to comprehend today’s events.
Iowa political leaders immediately began issuing statements on social media Saturday afternoon, calling for Iowans to pray for Trump, thanking the Secret Service for its response — and condemning the violence. Iowa Democratic Party chairman Rita Hart said gun violence is never acceptable and violence of any sort should never be perpetrated against people who are trying to participate in our democratic process.
The FBI early on Sunday (today) identified the suspected gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. His motive for the shooting is not yet clear.
**********
Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier this evening: “This assassination attempt on a former president, current nominee for president, and leader of the Republican Party marks a dark day in American history. Kevin and I are grateful that President Trump is safe and is doing well. We will continue to pray for him and his family, as well as those who were shot and the family of the individual who was killed.
“As President Trump showed when he walked off the stage, we will not cower to such terror. I will be in Milwaukee this week and will proudly stand with him and our party. America will get through this, together, and President Trump will lead us into the next four years.”
A statement from IDP Chair Rita Hart: “The news about Former President Donald Trump is extremely troubling. Gun violence is never acceptable and violence of any sort should never be perpetuated against people who are trying to participate in our democratic process. My thoughts are with the people who attended today’s rally and were forced to witness today’s events. I am thankful for the Secret Service and all of the brave men and women who fight to keep our nation safe every day.”
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley’s post on X: Thank u secret service agents for ur selflessness& bravery
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst’s post on X: In the midst of chaos, Trump showed strength. Continuing to pray for him and our country. God bless America!
First district Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Davenport) on X: Tragic learning there’s one fatality and 2 injured in addition to Trump in Butler, PA. I pray for them & their families. I’m grateful for the Secret Service, LEO’s and first responders; thank you. Importantly, I absolutely condemn political violence. It is never acceptable! Solve differences at the ballot box.
Christina Bohannan of Iowa City, the Democratic nominee in Iowa’s first congressional district, on X: Praying for the safety of former President Trump and everyone who was at the rally. Violence has no place in our political system.
Second district Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-Marion) on X: Pray for President Trump.
Third district Congressman Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant) on X: Join Kelly and me in praying for President Trump, his family, and all attendees.
Lanon Baccam of Des Moines, the Democratic Party’s nominee in Iowa’s third congressional district, on X: Political violence is unacceptable. We cannot tolerate despicable acts like this. We must find a way to come back together as a country. I pray for President Trump and everyone affected at the rally today.
Fourth district Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued a written statement: “I join the American people in praying for President Trump and those in attendance at his rally. This violence is unacceptable and disgusting. I wish the President a speedy recovery.”
Ryan Melton of Nevada, the Democratic Party’s nominee in the fourth congressional district, on X: My thoughts and prayers are with Former President Trump, and I wish him the best in his recovery. I commend the Secret Service for their quick response, and wish the best for all rally attendees. There’s no place for any kind of violence in our political process.
DES MOINES, IA – On Saturday, State Auditor Rob Sand released the following statement in response to the political violence that erupted at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania:
“Please join our family and all Iowans in praying for former president Donald Trump and anyone else impacted by this senseless act of violence. Political violence of any kind is unacceptable, and has no place in a democracy. Thankful for the quick action by secret service and law enforcement, who put their lives on the line each and every day in service of our country.”
(Des Moines, Iowa) – State and national conservative leaders discussed wins and future goals for issues like abortion and education policy Friday at the Family Leadership Summit, with one of the group’s officials calling for further abortion restrictions in Iowa.
According to the Iowa Capital Dispatch, The Family Leader, an influential conservative Christian organization, brought speakers to the gathering of an estimated 1,000 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. Family Leader Vice President Chuck Hurley, who works as an advocate and lobbyist at the Iowa Legislature, told the crowd that that conservative Christians have seen major successes in Iowa in recent years. One important, recent conservative win in Iowa, Hurley said, was the recent state Supreme Court abortion decision.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Iowa’s six-week abortion ban at the 2023 Family Leadership Summit. A year later, speakers at the event celebrated the June Iowa Supreme Court decision to uphold the law — a significant win after the court struck down a similar so-called “fetal heartbeat” law that had been signed in 2018 last year. Under the latest court decision, most abortions will be illegal in Iowa after cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo, something that occurs as early as six weeks of pregnancy. There are exceptions to the ban in cases of rape and incest, if reported within specified time frames to law enforcement, a public health agency or a doctor, as well as when the medical procedure is necessary to save the life of the mother.
Advocates for reproductive health care say the law will functionally ban a majority of abortions in Iowa, as many people are not aware they are pregnant at six weeks of gestation.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos spoke on a panel about education hosted by Family Leader President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats at the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines July 12, 2024. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)
Another victory highlighted at the event was the state’s education savings account (ESA) program, signed by Reynolds in January 2023. Much of the conversation centered on Iowa’s ESA program, providing public funding for private school tuition and associated fees. The program provides scholarships that match per-pupil funding at Iowa’s K-12 public schools — for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, and fund $7,826 per participating student.
The speakers also touched on the presidential race between presumptive nominees President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Trump has indicated he may announce his vice president pick at the Republican National Convention next week, with expected contenders including U.S. Sens. J.D. Vance and Tim Scott, as well as former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders have been floated as potential Trump running mates.
Photo from the ARL’s Facebook page
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
RSS