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Riverside falls short in Class 1A Regional Championship

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October 25th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

The Riverside Bulldogs lost to the Ankeny Christian Eagles in three straight sets in the Class 1A Region 4 Championship on Wednesday night. It was a tightly contested match in which Riverside could never grab on to a lead.

In the first set the Eagles took an early lead and continued to pound away at the Bulldog back row collecting kill after kill. In the first set Ankeny Christian totaled 10 kills. Riverside responded back with five kills of their own in the opening set with the help of Sophia Taylor who had 5 kills, 1 ace, 1 dig and Elyssa Amdor with 7 kills, 4 digs, 1 block. Those two helped Riverside create a 6-point run that turned a 19-12 match, into 19-18. Yet, the Eagles stayed composed and outlasted the Bulldogs to take the first set 25-19.

The second set saw more tenacity from each school exchanging points throughout. Ankeny Christian continued to unload kills having 10 in the second set with 4 blocks to stay ahead of a gritty Riverside team. Still set numbers two would end in similar fashion to number one and the Eagles nabbed it 25-18.

In the third set the Eagles had all the momentum with 11 kills, 6 aces, and 5 blocks. They seemed even sharper before and Riverside struggled to keep up. Ankeny Christian won 25-12. It was a tough loss for Riverside Head Coach Brooke Flathers and her team. Tears were shed, but Coach Flathers noted the strength she saw from her players and how well they fought.

With the Regional Championship loss, comes the end of a few seniors playing careers at Riverside and Coach Flathers was grateful for the time they spent with the Bulldogs.

Riverside had a lot of youth on this year’s team and bring back quite an underclassman for next year. Coach Flathers knows that next year’s group is a hard working one.

Ankeny Christian starts the first round of 1A State play October 31st against Newell-Fonda.

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2 arrested on drug charges in Adams County

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October 25th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports there were five recent arrests.

Two men from Corning were arrested on separate drug charges:  62-year-old Duane Edmund Higgins was arrested October 6th, for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)/1st Offense. Higgins was transported to the Adams County Jail and held on $1,000 bond. And, 46-year-old Gene Baucom was arrested October 21st, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana). Baucom was taken to the Adams County Jail and held on $1,300 cash bond.

Others arrested in Adams County include:

34-year-old Matthew Dalyne Gaede, of Wisconsin, who was arrested October 18th on an active Adams County warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order. Gaede was transported to the Adams County Jail and held without bond.

28-year-old Amanda Ruth Gaede, of Corning, was arrested October 18th for Aiding and Abetting Violating a No Contact Order. Gaede was transported to the Adams County Jail and held without bond.

And, 36-year-old Kevin James Jungers, of Lenox, was arrested October 23rd for Driving While Barred. Jungers was transported to the Adams County Jail where he was held on $2,000 cash bond or sees the Magistrate.

“Any potential criminal charges identified above are merely allegations and any defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

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Council Bluffs Police ask for help in locating a missing teen

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October 25th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs, Wednesday evening, said they are attempting to locate a Missing Person. 16-year old Ciara Boyd, a white female, is known to hang out near the American Inn and the Sapp Bros. Travel Center near South 24th Street and I-80 in Council Bluffs.

Ciara Boyd

The teen is 5-feet, 4-inches tall, and weighs about 135-pounds. She has red hair and brown eyes, and is originally from the Kansas City, MO., area.

Ciara was last seen on Oct. 11th in the area of S. 6th Street and 6th Avenue, in Council Bluffs. If you have any information  on her whereabouts, call 911 or Sgt. T. Roberts with the CBPD’s Investigation Division, at 712-890-5212.

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13-year-old charged in Fort Dodge townhome fire

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October 25th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Fort Dodge, Iowa) – Officials with the Fort Dodge Police Department, Wednesday evening, reported that a 13-year-old male was arrested in connection with a structure fire that occurred at around 1:18-a.m. Sunday, October 22nd, 2023.
A caller to the Webster County Telecommunications Center indicated the townhome at 332 Ave M. West was on fire. The Fort Dodge Fire Department, along with the Fort Dodge Police Department responded to the scene. Upon arrival the first officer saw a working structure fire. As more officers arrived, they worked to make sure residents were evacuating the townhomes located in the same complex as 332. Fort Dodge Fire arrived on scene and immediately attacked the fire that was spreading quickly to other townhomes. The Fort Dodge Fire Department called in additional personnel to aid them at the scene. The fire was eventually brought under control at approximately 3:00 A.M.
Upon investigation into the cause of the fire, it appeared to be suspicious in nature. An investigator with the State Fire Marshalls Office, as well as investigators with the Fort Dodge Police Department and the Fort Dodge Fire Department were called to the scene. Investigators worked the scene, spoke to witnesses, and gathered evidence.
Following the incident, Investigators continued to track down leads and gather information. As a result of the investigation thus far, the aforementioned unidentified teen was arrested for Reckless Use of Fire (a Serious Misdemeanor). The juvenile suspect was transported to Central Iowa Detention in Eldora and the case is being referred to the Webster County Attorney’s Office and Juvenile Court Services for further action.
Investigators are continuing to follow up on the incident and encourage anyone with information to contact police immediately. Information may also be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers. As in all matters, the suspect is considered innocent of all charges until proven guilty by a court of law.
The Fort Dodge Police Department was assisted in this investigation by the Fort Dodge Fire Department, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Webster County Attorney’s Office.

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Reynolds speaks publicly for first time about her husband’s cancer diagnosis

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October 25th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Governor Kim Reynolds says her husband’s lucky to be getting a break through drug to treat his recently diagnosed lung cancer. “He’s been in treatment for about a month,” Reynolds says. “I’m happy to say that the radiation has really eliminated and kicked the pain that was in the spine and so that has been a true blessing. It’s helped his attitude quite a bit to not be in so much pain. He’s on an oral immune therapy drug for the tumor and hopefully, if this works, he won’t have to do chemo.”

Reynolds issued a written statement last month, announcing that her husband had lung cancer. He went to the doctor because of back pain. “We thought he had a ruptured disc, so it was really was kind of a gut punch,” Reynolds says. “He’s not a smoker, never smoked.” Today (Wednesday) is the first time the governor has talked publicly about the diagnosis. She grew emotional during a news conference as she thanked Iowans for their messages of support.

“Every day we get two or three cards in the mail to say that: ‘We’re praying for you and keeping you in our prayers,”‘ Reynolds said. “It’s just another reflection of Iowans and who we are and it matters and it makes a different, so just a heartfelt thank you for that.” Reynolds says she and her husband are grateful and feel lucky to have the medical team at the John Stoddard Center Center in Des Moines and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics who’ve been working on his case.

“We really are very optimistic and he is a strong dude and we’re really feeling the prayers and we’re ready to move through this,” Reynolds said, with a smile. The type of lung cancer Kevin Reynolds has is not considered curable, but with treatment it can go into remission, according to the governor.

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Rollover, injury accident in Union County Wed. afternoon (10/25)

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October 25th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Union County report the driver of a 2000 Buick Century was injured this (Wednesday) afternoon, when the vehicle/driver failed to negotiate a curve on Highway 34 eastbound. The car entered a ditch and rolled twice before coming to rest. The accident happened at around 1:35-p.m.

The driver, 23-year-old Donovan Joseph Bridges, of Nodaway, was wearing his seat belt. He exited the vehicle after the crash through the broken rear window. He suffered a laceration over his right eye and was transported by ambulance to the Greater Regional Medical Center, in Creston.

The car was a total loss. No citations were issued.

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Glenwood man arrested on a warrant

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October 25th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Police in Glenwood report the arrest on Tuesday, of 42-year-old Daniel Thomas, from Glenwood. Thomas was arrested on a Mills County Warrant. His cash-only bond was set at $5,000.

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Drake’s Todd Stepsis on the PFL title race

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October 25th, 2023 by admin

Drake coach Todd Stepsis wants his players to embrace the title chase in the Pioneer Football League. The Bulldogs are coming off a 25-20 Hail Mary victory at the University of San Diego and take a 4-0 PFL record into Saturday’s home game against Stetson.

Stepsis says they are enjoying playing meaningful games as the month of October ends.

Drake has the top ranked defense in the PFL and must get ready for Stetson’s two quarterback system.

Drake started last season 0-8. It was a late October win at Stetson that started the Bulldogs’ current seven game winning streak in conference play.

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Iowa players talk Bye Week

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October 25th, 2023 by admin

Iowa guard Rusty Feth says the Hawkeyes have moved on after a controversial finish against Minnesota. Cooper DeJean’s late punt return for a touchdown was overturned for what replay called an invalid fair catch signal and the Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 12-10. Iowa returns to action November fourth in Wrigley Field against Northwestern.

Feth on moving on after the loss.

The Hawkeyes are 6-2 and Feth says the bye week comes at a good time.

Defensive lineman Deontae Craig says the off week goves them a chance to rest and heal.

Receiver Diante Vines on the timing of the bye week.

With no game this week the the Minnesota loss lingered longer.

Vines on bouncing back from the loss.

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GymHawks Release Complete 2024 Schedule

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October 25th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa gymnastics team released the full details of its 2024 schedule on Wednesday.

Notes about the 2024 season:

  • The Hawkeyes will face 10 teams that competed in NCAA regionals in the 2023 season.
  • They are set to host Washington (Jan. 12) and Southern Utah (Jan. 26) in non conference meets inside of Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
  • The Hawkeyes will host Nebraska on Feb. 4 in Xtream Arena and Ohio State on Feb. 16 in Carver Hawkeye Arena.
  • Iowa will travel to Minnesota, Michigan State and Rutgers during the Big Ten season.
  • The Hawkeyes will compete at the Big Five Meet on Feb. 24 along with Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, and Penn State in University Park, Penn.
  • Iowa will travel to Sacramento State (Mar. 3) and Iowa State (Mar. 8) for nonconference meets.
  • Iowa will head to Nashville, Tenn. for the Collegiate Challenge March 15-17.

The GymHawks will hold three of their four home meets in Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

Season tickets for the 2024 gymnastics season are now on sale through the UI Athletics ticket office. Season tickets for adults are $30 and youth are free (ticket required). Tickets are available over the phone at 800-IA-HAWKS and online at hawkeyesports.com/tickets

The Hawkeyes return 16 letterwinners including two All-Big Ten selections, JerQuavia Henderson and Adeline Kenlin. Henderson is a three-time All-American and reigning Co-Big Ten Champion on the floor exercise returning for her fifth year. Iowa added five newcomers to the roster, four freshmen and one transfer.

IOWA 2024 GYMNASTICS SCHEDULE 

Jan. 12 – vs. Washington – Coralville, Iowa – Xtream Arena
Jan. 22 – at Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minn. – Maturi Pavillion
Jan. 26 – vs. Southern Utah – Coralville, Iowa – Xtream Arena
Jan. 28 – at Michigan State – East Lansing, Mich. – Jenison Field House
Feb. 4 – vs. Nebraska – Coralville, Iowa – Xtream Arena
Feb. 9 – at Rutgers – Piscataway, N.J. – Jersey Mike’s Arena
Feb. 16 – vs. Ohio State – Iowa City, Iowa – Carver Hawkeye Arena
Feb. 24 – Big Five – University Park, Penn. – Rec Hall
Mar. 3 – at Sacramento State – Sacramento, Calif. – The Nest
Mar. 8 – at Iowa State – Ames, Iowa – Hilton Coliseum
Mar. 15-17 – at Collegiate Challenge – Nashville, Tenn. – TBA
Mar. 23 – B1G Championships – East Lansing, Mich. – Jenison Field House

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