Wichita St beats Northern Iowa to win Missouri Valley title

February 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Ron Baker scored 17 points to help No. 11 Wichita State beat No. 10 Northern Iowa 74-60 on Saturday and win the Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship. Fred VanVleet added 13 points for the Shockers (27-3, 17-1 Missouri Valley) while Tekele Cotton and Evan Wessel scored 11 each. Seth Tuttle scored 16 points to lead Northern Iowa (27-3, 16-2), which had a 16-game winning streak snapped. No other Panther scored in double figures.

Northern Iowa entered the game allowing 53.8 points a game, fourth best nationally. Up 12 at halftime, Wichita State extended its lead in the first five minutes. A Baker layup, VanVleet jumper and Shaquille Morris dunk equaled a quick 6-0 run that give the Shockers a 51-33 lead with 15:20 remaining. The Panthers shot their way back into the game behind the 3-point line, but it wasn’t enough.

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Iowa man sentenced to prison for counterfeit credit cards

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February 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Storm Lake man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison Friday for making and using dozens of counterfeit credit cards. The Sioux City Journal reports that Yoirland Tome-Rojas was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. He was convicted in October of two counts of using a counterfeit access device; one count of possessing 15 or more counterfeit access devices; one count of money laundering; and two counts of aggravated identity theft.

Federal prosecutors say Rojas manufactured credit cards and used them to buy gift cards that he would later use to buy various items. At least two of the card numbers he used belonged to people who reported unauthorized use of their credit cards.

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Iowa’s first paddlefish season since the 1980s opens this weekend

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

February 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Paddlefish season in Iowa begins this weekend on the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers. Iowa residents can no longer apply for licenses or paddlefish tags, but D-N-R fisheries biologist Van Sterner says those who are eligible for the season — which opens Sunday — are required to follow strict rules. “We do have a protected slot limit,” Sterner says. “Fish measuring 35 to 45 inches, measured from the front of the eye to the fork in the tail, must be released immediately, unharmed.”

The odd-looking fish has a flat front that looks kind of like a paddle. It’s also known as a spoonbill. Sterner says some of the fish may have a tag in their lower jaw that’s very similar to those seen on waterfowl. Those who snag a tagged fish are asked to report it to the Department of Natural Resources to help track and research the population. “Nebraska and South Dakota do have a fairly valid estimate up there in the Gavins Point area but down this way, in the channelized stretch of the river, we just haven’t collected enough tag returns,” Sterner says. “This is all based on mark and recapture and we haven’t collected enough recaptures to give us a valid estimate yet.”

He says the department is hoping to increase interest in catching paddlefish in the future. “We offered 1,000 licenses, 950 resident licenses and 50 non-resident licenses,” Sterner says. “The 50 non-residents sold out and we sold a total of 743 licenses, so we didn’t sell out this year.”

This will be the first time anyone can legally go after paddlefish on the two rivers since 1986 when fishing was cut off out of concern for the survival of the species. The season opens Sunday and will continue through April 15th.

(Radio Iowa)

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DNR reminds Iowa hunters the gray wolf is a protected species

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

February 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to be aware that gray wolves are once again a protected federal species. D-N-R furbearer biologist, Vince Evelsizer, says they want to remind Iowa hunters after the gray wolf protection was reinstated near the end of December. “It just means to be sure of your target — especially if you are out coyote hunting this time of the year when the season is still open for coyotes — to keep an eye out. Because now the gray wolf is protected both federally and state protected,” Evelsizer says.

The change protects gray wolves in all of Wisconsin and Michigan, the eastern half of North Dakota and South Dakota, and the northern half of Iowa. Evelsizer says it is possible a hunter might mistake a gray wolf for a coyote and fire at the animal. “I think you could, I think it’s possible. I think most Iowans when they are out coyote hunting are not expecting or really keeping an eye out for a gray wolf when they coyote hunt,” according to Evelsizer. “We are just reminding folks that it’s time to start doing that more. We’ve had a few larger canines in our state recently.”

Wolves generally are larger and bulkier while coyotes are shorter, sleek and lighter on their feet. Evelsizer says there is not a breeding population of gray wolves in Iowa. He says it’s hard to figure just how many might be here. “It’s been occasional, it’s always a little tough to tell as there is sometimes dog-wolf hybrids out there,” Evelsizer says.

The D-N-R has information and identification tips online at www.iowadnr.gov/wolves.

(Radio Iowa)

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(Podcast) KJAN News, 2/28/2015

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February 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 8-a.m. Newscast w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Conservation Report 02-28-2015

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February 28th, 2015 by admin

w/ Host Bob Bebensee and Brian Smith, Conservation Officer for Cass and Adair Counties.

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Family Fun in the Kitchen ROSEMARY-GARLIC PORK (2-28-2015)

Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

February 28th, 2015 by Jim Field

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 14 minutes
4 (6-8 oz.) boneless center-cut pork loin chops (11/2” thick)
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp. dried rosemary
1 clove garlic, chopped
Allow pork to come to room temperature; season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 4 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium; add butter, rosemary, garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until a thermometer register 155 degrees. Remove from heat. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 5 minutes (temperature should have reached 160 degrees). Spoon pan drippings over pork chops.

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Class 1A and 2A Boys Basketball Regional Finals Saturday

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February 28th, 2015 by admin

Regional Finals all games at 7:00pm

CLASS 1A:
Nodaway Valley vs. Fremont-Mills, Tabor @ Atlantic
Danville vs. Sigourney @ Fairfield
Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. West Central, Maynard @ Independence
Grand View Christian School vs. Earlham @ Johnston
West Hancock, Britt vs. Nashua-Plainfield @ Mason City
Marquette Catholic, Bellevue vs. Belle Plaine @ Prairie, Cedar Rapids
Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto vs. Lawton-Bronson @ Sioux City, North
South O’Brien, Paullina vs. Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire @ Spencer

CLASS 2A:
Pocahontas Area vs. Forest City @ Algona
Pella Christian vs. Des Moines Christian @ Ankeny
Aplington-Parkersburg vs. New Hampton @ Cedar Falls High School
Monticello vs. Cascade, Western Dubuque @ Dubuque, Senior
Treynor vs. IKM-Manning @ Harlan Community
Sioux Center vs. Western Christian, Hull @ MOC-Floyd Valley
Regina, Iowa City vs. West Burlington @ Muscatine
Woodward Academy vs. Panorama, Panora @ Waukee

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