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Iowa State hosts TCU

Sports

October 6th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Iowa State looks to bounce back from a lopsided loss at Oklahoma when the Cyclones host TCU. The Horned Frogs lost several key plays from last year’s team that made it to the national championship game, but Cyclone coach Matt Campbell says the pedigree remains the same.

Campbell says TCU is a talented team.

Oklahoma rolled up 50 points against the Cyclones last week and Campbell says they need a better pass rush against a similar style of offense.

High School Football Scoreboard – Week 7 – 10/06/2023

Sports

October 6th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

8-PLAYER

District 9

Audubon 68, Collins-Maxwell 18
Baxter 52, Montezuma 46
St. Edmond 48, Colo-Nesco 42
Glidden-Ralston 24, Coon Rapids-Bayard 6

District 10

CAM 37, Fremont-Mills 20 On Cam Cougar Channel
Stanton/Essex 54, Sidney 40
Exira-EHK 56, East Mills 6 On KJAN
West Harrison/Whiting, Griswold On Griz Tiger Vision

District 1

Ar-We-Va, Newell-Fonda
Remsen St. Mary’s 56, Woodbine 26
Boyer Valley 38, Siouxland Christian 22

CLASS A

District 7

ACGC 42, Mount Ayr 18
South Central Calhoun 39, Panorama 13
Southwest Valley 62, IKM-Manning 42
Earlham 49, Riverside 35

District 8

MMCRU 42, Westwood 7
Logan-Magnolia 43, St. Albert 18
Kingsley-Pierson 48, West Monona 6
Woodbury Central 41, Tri-Center 21

CLASS 1A

District 7

Nodaway Valley, Grand View Christian
West Central Valley 38, Ogden 32

District 8

AHSTW 56, Red Oak 12
Treynor 27, Shenandoah 3
Underwood 63, Missouri Valley 0

CLASS 2A

District 7

Clarke, Interstate 35
Clarinda 50, Chariton 14
Van Meter 63, Centerville 6

CLASS 3A

District 6

Atlantic 21, Perry 0 On KJANTV
Creston 56, Knoxville 14
Nevada 39, Harlan 20

CLASS 4A

District 1

LeMars 42, Fort Dodge 7
Spencer 69, Sioux City West 6

District 6

Glenwood 21, Dallas Center-Grimes 14
Lewis Central 42, Winterset 6
Norwalk 62, CB Jefferson 6

Frost is in the forecast for the weekend

News

October 6th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – We are going to get our first taste of some cooler fall weather this weekend, including the possibility of frost. National Weather Service meteorologist, Ashley Bury says the first wave of frost could hit tomorrow (Saturday).

Bury says it will be enough of a frost that you might want to consider action to protect plants.

Things will get a little heavier into next week — and you may need a scraper for your car.

Bury says the daytime temperatures will be more normal for October.

She says there’s a potential for some precipitation by the end of next week, but the potential right now is not very high.

IDOT nominated for national award for rest area improvements

News

October 6th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Ames, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation (I-DOT) is in the running for a national award for its initiative to make traveling easier for people with disabilities. The DOT is in the second year of a four-year plan to put adult changing tables in all restroom facilities at rest areas throughout Iowa. Their efforts have been recognized by America’s Transportation Awards, and they are in the running for a $10,000 prize. If the Iowa DOT wins, the money will be donated to the Arc of Iowa’s Changing Spaces Campaign. The money will help raise awareness and help further their goal of getting adult changing tables in restrooms throughout Iowa and not just at rest stops.

In a social media post, the Iowa DOT said mentioned comments by a woman named “Jenny,” who is the mom of two medically complex children. She wrote, “I just wanted to say THANK YOU !! I live in SD, and was traveling home from vacation in Kentucky with one of my sons, and had to stop to use the restroom on I-29, south of Council Bluffs. I was absolutely thrilled when I saw the adult changing table symbol of the rest stop sign – and beyond excited to be able to change my 15-year-old son, without laying him on the bathroom floor or finding a quiet outdoor space! If every rest stop everywhere had one of these, what a life changer that would be!”

Michael Kennerley is the Director of the Design Bureau for the DOT. He said that being nominated for this national award is helping raise awareness for the necessity, which he believes is a true benefit because it can spread the design to other states and cities.

Anyone can vote online for the Iowa DOT’s adult changing facilities, and people can vote multiple times throughout the day.

Iowa DNR weekly Fall Colors & travel report, 10/6/23

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 6th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Iowa DNR News) – Fall in Iowa delivers a stunning spectacle of fall colors: red, yellow, orange, and purple leaves abound. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites you to “Enjoy a fall drive and take in all the beautiful colors!” In their weekly Fall Colors update, the DNR says:

  • There are lots of vibrant colors in northeast Iowa from sugar maple, sumac, Virginia creeper, ash, walnut, basswood and cottonwood. This week and next will be best to enjoy a fall leaf-peeper road trip to the beautiful Driftless Region.
  • Sumac, dogwoods, Virginia creeper, and poison ivy are showing red in north central and northwest Iowa. Hard maples are showing more orange and some red.
  • Hard maples are showing red, yellow and orange in some areas in central Iowa. Sumac are bright red and crimson. Drought stress is causing some early leaf loss which will reduce overall colors.
  • Scattered white ash are showing some purple in southeast Iowa. Urban maples are starting to show red, yellow, and orange.
  • Coffee trees are starting to turn yellow in south central Iowa. Drought stressed maples are changing color, especially in urban areas.
  • Shrubs and trees are turning color on drier slopes in west central Iowa. Fall prairie flowers are in bloom.
  • White ash are turning purple in southwest Iowa, along with dry slope cottonwoods. Most species that turn yellow (cottonwood, silver maple, black walnut, hackberry, elm, buttonbush) have started to turn.

Crisp air and changing leaves bring an exciting new season of travel! Those looking for a last-minute autumn adventure to pick the perfect pumpkin, sip on local wine with a view or take a hike through the vibrant foliage should look no further than Iowa. For those travelers already looking to beat cabin fever, plan an exciting winter getaway complete with cozy cabins, snow fun and all the holiday lights needed to get into the festive spirit.  Check out the full list of top destinations and activities statewide in the new Fall and Winter Travel Guide. A good fall destination is filled with vibrant seasonal views. On the road, along a trail, from a campground or on the water, there is no shortage of last-minute fall fun in Iowa.

Hitchcock Nature Center allows visitors a bird’s eye view of the foliage from the top of a 45-foot-tall observation tower, with several hiking trails in nearby Loess Hills State Forest. Agritourism opportunities abound in the area – visitors can pick their own apples and find the perfect pumpkin at Deal’s Orchard or Ditmars Orchard.

Those who prefer taking the scenic route can set off on an idyllic fall road trip on one of Iowa’s many scenic byways. Recognized as one of the best byways in the United States, the Great River Road follows the winding Mississippi River along Iowa’s eastern border. Stop for a hike at Yellow River State Forest, enjoy a glass of wine and some live music at Wide River Winery or find charming lodging at one of the communities along the way.

For a one-of-a-kind view, Iowa also offers cruises along the Mississippi and Iowa rivers. Settle in for a multi-day sail on the authentic Victorian-era Riverboat Twilight, or opt for a day trip on the Scenic City Empress. For the adrenaline seekers, the first Midwest Rail Explorers location is in central Iowa. Visitors will strap into a pedal-assisted rail bike and travel 12.5 miles round trip along the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad for unobstructed views of the Des Moines River Valley.

Mark your calendars for these events and activities you won’t want to miss.

  • Scenic Drive Festival, Villages of Van Buren, October 13-15
  • Spirits in the Gardens, Ames, October 13-15, 20-22

    Spirits in the Garden in Ames

    Atlantic Grand Lighting

  • 64th Annual Craft Carnival, Clarinda, October 21
  • Downtown Grand Lighting, Atlantic, November 16
  • Norwegian Christmas, Decorah, December 2
  • Tannenbaum Forest, Amana Colonies, December 15-17
  • University of Okoboji Winter Games, Okoboji, January 25-28

Marshalltown to install free public Narcan dispenser

News

October 6th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Marshalltown plans to install a free public Narcan dispenser next week, a box that represents a huge step in the city’s ongoing opioid awareness campaign. The city and its Youth and Shelter Services branch hope the free public access to the overdose-reversing drug will complement its existing community policing initiatives. David Hicks, the Y-S-S Director of Community Engagement for Marshall County, says it’s only the eighth free Narcan box in the state.

Hicks says the box will be placed outside the Y-S-S building. He says it helps everybody in the city, from its police force to its hospitals to its taxpayers.

Y-S-S has embedded two social workers within Marshalltown’s police force and has brought on a dedicated addiction counselor.

Burlington’s top cop calls it quits

News

October 6th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – After about two-and-a-half years on the job, Burlington Police Chief Marc Denney has stepped down, with his resignation taking effect immediately. City Manager Chad Bird says for the time being, he will not appoint an interim chief.

Bird says he will talk to the city council, police department staff, and citizens about the department’s future and the qualities they would like to see in a police chief. He says Denney did not give a reason for his resignation.

Thursday Volleyball Scores

Sports

October 6th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten Conference:

Clarinda 3-Red Oak 1 (25-21, 25-19, 22-25, 25-23)
Glenwood 3-Denison-Schleswig 0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-13)

Western Iowa Conference:

Audubon 3-Logan-Magnolia 0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-22)
Riverside 3-IKM-Manning 0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-17)
Underwood 3-Missouri Valley 0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-22)

Rolling Valley Conference:

Boyer Valley 3-Coon Rapids-Bayard 0 (25-10, 25-15, 25-14)
Exira-EHK 3-West Harrison 0 (25-10, 25-15, 26-24)

Corner Conference:

East Mills 2-Brownell-Talbot 1 (23-25, 25-10, 15-7)
East Mills 2-Heartland Christian 0 (25-4, 25-13)
East Mills 2-Parkview Christian 0 (25-6, 25-12)
Orient-Macksburg 3-Hamburg 1 (25-23, 25-14, 23-25, 25-16)

Pride of Iowa Conference:

Bedford 2-Diagonal 0 (25-10, 25-12)
East Union 2-Diagonal 0 (25-11, 25-11)
Moravia 3-Wayne 0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-22)

West Central Conference:

Van Meter 3-Ogden 0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-15)

Raccoon River Conference:

ADM 3-Dallas Center-Grimes 0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-15)
Gilbert 3-Newton 2 (25-22, 25-16, 22-25, 22-25, 15-13)

Shelby County Sheriff’s report for 9/16-9/30/2023

News

October 6th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office today (Friday), issued a report on arrests conducted from Sept. 16th through the 30th. Most recently, on Sept. 30th:

43-year-old Jose Misael Rivera, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop at 12th St and Morningview Drive, in Harlan. Rivera was charged with Driving while License is Suspended, and Failure to Maintain or Use Safety Belt. And, 39-year-old Kyle James Yost, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop Sept, 30th at 12th St and Industrial Ave., in Harlan. Yost was charged with Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Improper Registration Plate Lamp.

On Sept. 29th, Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-year-old Sherry Lee Musich, of Oakland. Her arrest followed a traffic stop at 12th and Walnut Streets, in Harlan. Musich was charged with Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On the 28th, 38-year-old Tiffanie Ann Newcomb, of Kirkman, was arrested following an investigation. Newcomb was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving while Barred, and Theft 2nd.

There were two arrests Sept. 27th, in Shelby County: Deputies arrested 28-year-old Daniel Jacob Brown, of Elk Horn (IA), and 43-year-old Faith Merritt Peterson, of Harlan, were arrested on separate, active Shelby County warrants for Violation of Probation. There were also two arrests on Sept. 26th: 61-year-old William Joseph Daeges, of Harlan, was arrested in Harlan for Violation of a No Contact Order. Daeges was previously arrested Sept. 25th, for Interference with Official Acts and Public Intoxication; 60-year-old Barbara Kleymann, of Portsmouth, was arrested Sept. 26th on active Shelby County warrants for Violation of Probation, and Failure to Appear.

Others arrested in September include:

  • 34-year-old Jesse Eugene Hutton, of Harlan, for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense.
  • 58-year-old Randall Josepeh Schwery, of Earling, for Child Endangerment and on two counts of Intimidation with a dangerous weapon.
  • 25-year-old Jeffery John Stephens, JR., of Dow City, was arrested in Shelby County for Failure to Maintain Control and OWI/2nd offense.
  • 36-year-old Allen Ray Newell, of Harlan, was arrested for Interference with official acts.
  • 40-year-old Brent Michael Swisher, of Avoca, was arrested in Shelby County on active Shelby County warrants for 4 counts of Failure to Appear.
  • 24-year-old John William Erlbacher, of Harlan, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense.
  • 43-year-old Faith Merritt Peterson, of Harlan, was arrested Sept. 21st, on an active Shelby County warrant for Failure to Appear.
  • 38-year-old Amber Lea Nelson, of Denison, was arrested on active Shelby County warrants for 3 counts of Failure to Appear.
  • 60-year-old Kevin Raymond Reisz, of Dunlap, was arrested in Shelby County, for Failure to Obey a Stop Sign, Open Container, and OWI/1st offense.
  • 31-year-old Obed Martinez Martinez, of Kirkman, was arrested in Harlan for OWI/1st offense, Open Container, OWI/1st offense. He was also cited for Improper rear lamps.
  • 19-year-old Ian Austin Hill, of Harlan, was arrested by Shelby County Deputies for Criminal Mischief.
  • 47-year-old Brian Scott White, of Harlan, was arrested for Driving while license suspended.
  • On Sept. 16th, Shelby County Deputies arrested 61-year-old Jeffrey Richard Pape, of Emerson, on an active Shelby warrant for Failure to Appear for Sentencing. And, 32-year-old Melissa Marie Allmon, of Omaha, NE, was arrested following a traffic stop in Irwin. Allmon was charged with Operating a Non – Registered Vehicle, Failure to provide Proof of Financial Liability, Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug.

Note: Criminal charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff’s Office Disclaimer: All arrests reported on the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page (and to the media) are arrests made by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office with charges originating from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. If an arrest originated by another Agency (Iowa State Patrol, Division of Criminal Investigations, Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Department of Natural Resources, Etc.) but the individual was brought to the Shelby County Jail that arrest would not be reported on the social media page. Additionally, a person arrested on an arrest warrant from another County and brought to the Shelby County Jail to be held until picked up by a different County/Agency would not be reported on the page.

Prat’s Brace Not Enough as ISU Falls at Baylor

Sports

October 6th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

WACO, Texas – Iowa State (4-9-1, 1-5 Big 12) fell in Thursday night’s matchup against Baylor (7-5-2, 2-3-1 Big 12) by a score of 4-2. ISU struck first, but four unanswered Baylor scores gave the Bears the advantage. Senior forward Salomé Prat was the bright spot for the Cyclones, as the Tarbes, France native, notched her third career brace and first as an Iowa State Cyclone. Prat wasn’t the only athlete on the field to notch a brace on the evening, as Baylor forward Tyler Isgrig also recorded two scores on the evening to pace the Bears and their offensive attack. Prat put the Cyclones on the board first, rifling a shot around a defender from the middle of the box in the 21st minute to give ISU a 1-0 lead. Baylor responded almost immediately to the Cyclone score, tallying the equalizer just two minutes later in the 23rd minute as Isgrig notched her first score. The Bears would add on another goal before the break to hold a 2-1 advantage at the half. BU came out of the gates aggressively, scoring in under a minute of action to take a 3-1 lead in the 46th minute of play. Baylor would then go on to extend its lead to 4-1 in the 61st minute on an Ashley Merrill goal.

Prat led multiple Cyclone opportunities in the second half, eventually connecting with her second score of the day to half the Baylor lead 4-2 in the 83rd minute.

Iowa State’s comeback efforts were thwarted as the Bears earned their second Big 12 win of the season, 4-2.

Both Prat and Alex Campana led the team in shots on the evening, both recording four, while Abigail Miller had three. Chloe Broughton, Hanna Reid and keeper Avery Gillahan were the lone Cyclones to play all 90 minutes this evening.

The loss is just the second time under coach Matt Fannon has lost while scoring two goals in a match. The only other time it happened was also against the Baylor Bears.

Baylor and Iowa State were equal on shots for the evening, as each team had 14. The Cyclones drew more corners than the Bears, 8-3, but Baylor held the advantage in both shots on goal (7-6) and saves (3-2).

Fannon’s Thoughts 

“We were just a step off the game plan tonight, and it left us chasing moments where we really could’ve put our foot down and commanded the match. We consistently looked threatening but got our shape wrong on too many occasions. If we can cut out a couple of the mistakes, we will be great.”

Goals 

Iowa State: Salomé Prat – 21’ & 83’ (5)

Baylor: Tyler Isgrig – 23’ & 46’ (6), Salma Simonin – 28’ (1), Ashley Merrill – 61’ (8)

Assists

Iowa State: N/A

Baylor: Callie Conrad (5), Blythe Obar (1), Ashley Merrill (1), Tyler Isgrig (7)

Up Next 

Iowa State will stay in Texas, making a short drive down I-35 to Austin for a Sunday matchup with the Texas Longhorns. Sunday’s match is set to begin at 1 p.m. and will be streamed on the Longhorn Network.