712 Digital Group - top

Iowa hires Kennedy, Reid

Sports

February 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has hired former Colorado assistant Bobby Kennedy as its wide receivers coach, added Jim Reid as a defensive assistant. The Hawkeyes also announced the departure of running backs coach Lester Erb on Thursday. No specific reason was given for Erb’s departure. Kennedy spent the past two seasons with the Buffaloes after working with current Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis for seven years at Texas. He replaces Erik Campbell, who left the program after last season.

Reid was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Virginia from 2010-12. Reid also spent 17 years as a head coach at VMI, UMass and Richmond. Erb spent 13 seasons with coach Kirk Ferentz at Iowa, the last five working with the running backs.

Posted in Sports |

Iowa evening News Headlines: Feb. 14th 2013

News

February 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

BOONE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in central Iowa are investigating a series of fires they say could be arson. Television station KCCI reports the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and Story County Sheriff’s Office are investigating between 20 and 30 recent fires.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Council Bluffs man has committed suicide in his county jail cell. Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker says Shawnessey McKnight cut his neck with a razor last night at the county jail. Danker says McKnight also did pushups before and after slashing himself in an effort to bleed out faster. The staff had given the 43-year-old McKnight a razor for shaving.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A registered nurse and former congressional candidate from northeastern Kansas has been chosen to head a four-state region of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Department Secretary and former Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced the appointment of Stephene (STEH’-fa-nee) Moore as director of HHS Region 7 today. The region covers Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has hired former Colorado assistant Bobby Kennedy as its wide receivers coach, added Jim Reid as a defensive assistant. The Hawkeyes also announced the departure of running backs coach Lester Erb today. No specific reason was given for Erb’s departure.

Posted in News |

Mills County arrest report

News

February 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two recent arrests.On Wednesday, Feb. 13th, 30-year old Keith Alan Wilson II, of Glenwood, was arrested in Glenwood, on a warrant for Probation Violation. Wilson was being held in the Mills County Jail on $5,000 bond. And, on Tuesday, deputies in Mills County arrested 56-year old Steven Craig Severin, of  Glenwood,  for Driving while Barred. Severin’s bond was set at $1,000.

Posted in News |

Atlantic, Creston & Carroll to receive 4G LTE cell service

News

February 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

U.S. Cellular, in conjunction with its partner King Street Wireless, has announced that additional parts of Iowa will receive high-speed 4G LTE services by the end of 2013. Some cities in the 4G LTE addition include Atlantic, Carroll, Centerville, Creston, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer, Spirit Lake and Storm Lake.   The company says more Iowans will enjoy access to 4G LTE speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and similar to a cable Internet connection.

4G LTE speeds provide an enhanced wireless experience with fast web browsing, smooth video streaming, video chatting with no buffering and speedy app downloads. U.S. Cellular currently offers 10 4G LTE devices that include smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Note II, in addition to a tablet, hotspots and a wireless modem.

By the end of 2013, U.S. Cellular says its customers in more than 3,800 additional cities and towns will have access to 4G LTE speeds. Currently, 61 percent of U.S. Cellular customers have access to 4G LTE speeds and 87 percent are expected to be covered by the end of the year.

Posted in News |

Thursday Class 2-A State Wrestling First Round & Consolation Results

Sports

February 14th, 2013 by Jim Field

** Refresh this page often as results will be updated as the matches conclude **

First Round:

113:

  • Chris Hopkins (Harlan) lost to Zach Less (West Delaware) 9-5
  • Zac McCoy (Shenandoah) lost to Chase Lienhard (Crestwood) 7-2

120:

  • Dillon Cox (Atlantic) lost to Doug Miner (Spirit Lake) Fall :55
  • Wyatt Thompson (Creston/O-M) lost to Charlie Jones (Columbus Catholic) Fall :58
  • Blake Luna (Clarinda) beat Bailey Hawn (Spencer) 4-3

126:

  • Cole Race (Clarinda) lost to James Wenzel (Mt. Vernon) 3-1

138:

  • Jake Marlin (Creston/O-M) beat Thaylan Bowman (Humboldt) Fall :37
  • Brett Marcum (Missouri Valley) beat Drew Foster (Mediapolis) 6-5

145:

  • Luke Strong (Clarinda) lost to Alex Mitchell (Charles City) Fall 2:55

152:

  • John Clark (Clarinda) lost to Jackson Van Kirk (Perry) 7-1

160:

  • Adam Zaccone (Harlan) lost to Sawyer Anderson (New Hampton) Fall 1:16
  • Trevor Frain (Creston/O-M) beat Grant Lehmann (Hampton-Dumont) 5-1
  • Dylan French (Bedford/Lenox) lost toLogan McQuillen (Monticello) 7-1

170:

  • Matthew Williamson (Atlantic) beat Blaine Johnson (Spencer) Fall 1:58

182: 

  • Cole Bonde (Bedford/Lenox) beat Phirom Peterschmidt (Mid-Prairie) 4-3

195:

  • Tyler Stork (Atlantic) lost to Keaton Hulett (Creston/O-M) 5-0
  • Cale Stork (Harlan) lost to Riley Denny (Centerville) Fall 1:54

285:

  • Dakota Calfee (Clarinda) lost to Mario Pena (Hampton-Dumont) 2-1
  • Jordan Siebert (Harlan) lost to Dalton Hamm (Charles City) 5-1
  • Nathan Robinson (Creston/O-M) lost to Chad Polmeier (Bondurant-Farrar) Fall 1:14

Consolation:

113:

  • Chris Hopkins (Harlan) beat Kody Smith (Davis County) 10-9
  • Zac McCoy (Shenandoah) lost to Mason Miller (Winterset) 6-5

120:

  • Dillon Cox (Atlantic) beat Wyatt Thompson (Creston/O-M) 3-1

126:

  • Cole Race (Clarinda) beat Nathan Macki (Ballard) Fall 1:59

145:

  • Luke Strong (Clarinda) lost to Tionte Parks (Davenport Assumption) 10-2

152:

  • John Clark (Clarinda) lost to Zach Moss (Winterset) 6-1

160:

  • Adam Zaccone (Harlan) lost to Grant Lehmann (Hampton-Dumont) Fall 3:58
  • Dylan French (Bedford/Lenox) lost to Colin Barker (Osage) Fall 4:51

195:

  • Tyler Stork (Atlantic) lost to Nearoth Peterschmidt (Mid-Prairie) 11-2
  • Cale Stork (Harlan) lost to Reed Dreyer (Humboldt) Fall 2:41

285:

  • Nathan Robinson (Creston/O-M) beat Michael Rosewall (Cherokee) Fall 1:04
  • Dakota Calfee (Clarinda) lost to Juan Martinez (West Liberty) Fall 3:12
  • Jordan Siebert (Harlan) lost to Logan Linderbaum (Solon) 6-3

 

 

 

Posted in Sports |

State Wrestling 3-A Team Scoring – Day 1

Sports

February 14th, 2013 by Jim Field

Class 3-A
1. Southeast Polk 33.5
2. Prairie, Cedar Rapids 25.0
3. Bettendorf 23.5
4. Linn-Mar, Marion 23.0
5. Waverly-Shell Rock 22.0
6. North Scott, Eldridge 19.0
7. Mason City 14.5
8. Dowling Catholic, WDM 14.0
8. Iowa City, West 14.0
10. Algona 13.5
11. Council Bluffs, T Jefferson 13.0
12. Valley, West Des Moines 12.5
13. Burlington 11.0
13. Clinton 11.0
13. Epworth, West Dubuque 11.0
13. Fort Dodge 11.0
17. Indianola 10.0
17. Pleasant Valley 10.0
17. Waterloo, West 10.0
20. Lewis Central 9.0
20. Oskaloosa 9.0
22. Ankeny 7.0
22. Johnston 7.0
22. Mount Pleasant 7.0
25. Cedar Rapids, Jefferson 6.0
25. Dallas Center-Grimes 6.0
25. Des Moines, East 6.0
25. Fort Madison 6.0
25. Sioux City, North 6.0
25. Webster City 6.0
31. Cedar Falls 5.5
32. Carroll 4.0
32. Des Moines, Roosevelt 4.0
32. Dubuque, Hempstead 4.0
32. Iowa City, City 4.0
32. Newton 4.0
32. Urbandale 4.0
38. Boone 3.0
38. Cedar Rapids, Washington 3.0
38. Des Moines, Lincoln 3.0
38. Dubuque, Senior 3.0
38. Ottumwa 3.0
38. Sioux City, West 3.0
38. Waukee 3.0
45. Marshalltown 2.0
45. Storm Lake 2.0
45. Waterloo, East 2.0
48. Ames 1.0
48. Davenport, Central 1.0
48. Glenwood 1.0
48. Keokuk 1.0
48. Muscatine 1.0
48. Xavier, Cedar Rapids 1.0
54. Council Bluffs, Abe Lincoln 0.0
54. Davenport, West 0.0
54. LeMars 0.0
54. Norwalk 0.0
54. Pella 0.0
54. Sioux City, East 0.0

Posted in Sports |

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH

Trading Post

February 14th, 2013 by admin

WANTED: Used utility shed for the yard. If it needs work done, that’s okay. 254-4170 in Atlantic.

WANTED: If you have trees that need cutting down. Nothing over 2 feet across and open areas are preferred. If the tree is next to a building it depends on the situation. Can’t cut down trees in Atlantic because of city ordinance but anywhere else is fine.  778-4672

FOR SALE: A load of Elm, already cut and ready to dry. Would be perfect for next winter. $75. 778-4672

FREE TO A GOOD HOME: Female Schnauzer, has had shots. If interested call 249-9573

Posted in Trading Post |

SHAWN LEE GUSTIN, 42, of Cumming (Svcs. 2-18-2013)

Obituaries

February 14th, 2013 by admin

SHAWN LEE GUSTIN, 42, of Cumming died Wed., Feb., 13th 2013. Services for SHAWN LEE GUSTIN will be held at 10:00 AM Mon., Feb., 18th at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. Hamiltons Funeral Home in Des Moines has the arrangements.

Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Sun., Feb., 17th at Hamilton’s Funeral Home in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lymphoma & Leukemia Societies, Mayo Clinic, or HCI, in loving memory of Shawn.

SHAWN LEE GUSTIN is survived by:

His wife, Alison Gustin

Children, KayLee Gustin and Matthew Gustin

Mother, Janet Gustin

Sister, Cyndi Doerr

Brother, Steven Gustin

Posted in Obituaries |

Arrests reported in Adams County

News

February 14th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Adams County Sheriff’s Department reports two arrests over the past couple of weeks. On Monday, 41-year old Pedro Quintanilla-Flores, of Lenox, was arrested for Driving While Barred. He was also cited for No Registration and No Proof of Insurance. His arrest occurred after he was pulled over for allegedly  speeding.

And, on February 2nd, 22-year old Derek Martin, of Creston, was arrested in Adams County following a traffic stop on Highway 34. Martin was taken into custody on a charge of OWI/1st Offense, and for Driving While Suspended. He was brought to the Adams County Jail and held on $2,000 bond.

Posted in News |

State Wrestling 1-A Team Scores – Day 1

Sports

February 14th, 2013 by Jim Field

 Class 1-A
1. Alburnett 28.0
2. Woodbury Central, Moville 18.5
3. Emmetsburg 17.0
3. W Marshall, State Center 17.0
5. West Hancock, Britt 16.0
6. St. Edmond, Fort Dodge 13.0
7. Eddyville-Blakes-Fre 12.0
8. Aplington-Parkersburg 11.0
8. Panorama, Panora 11.0
10. Wapello 10.0
10. Wilton 10.0
12. Underwood 9.5
13. Clarion-Goldfield 9.0
13. Don Bosco, Gilbertville 9.0
13. Sumner-Fredericksburg 9.0
16. Audubon 8.0
16. Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 8.0
16. North Fayette, West Union 8.0
19. Midland, Wyoming 7.5
20. Lisbon 7.0
20. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 7.0
20. North-Linn, Troy Mills 7.0
20. Riverside, Oakland 7.0
24. Clarksville 6.0
24. East Buchanan, Winthrop 6.0
24. Lake Mills 6.0
24. North Butler, Greene 6.0
24. South Winneshiek, Calmar 6.0
24. Tri-Center, Neola 6.0
24. West Branch 6.0
31. Moravia 5.5
31. St. Albert, Council Bluffs 5.5
33. EHK-Exira 5.0
33. Guthrie Center 5.0
33. Maquoketa Valley, Delhi 5.0
33. Ridge View 5.0
37. B-G-M, Brooklyn 4.0
37. Central Lyon/GLR 4.0
37. Edgewood-Colesburg 4.0
37. English Valleys, North English 4.0
37. Graettinger-Terril/RA 4.0
37. Hudson 4.0
37. Iowa Valley, Marengo 4.0
37. Ogden 4.0
37. Regina, Iowa City 4.0
46. Highland, Riverside 3.5
46. Lynnville-Sully 3.5
48. Cardinal Community 3.0
48. Corning 3.0
48. East Union, Afton 3.0
48. Manson NW Webster 3.0
48. Newman Catholic, Mason City 3.0
48. Sibley-Ocheyedan 3.0
48. Southeast Warren 3.0
48. Turkey Valley, Jackson Jct. 3.0
48. West Sioux, Hawarden 3.0
48. Woodbine 3.0
58. Akron-Westfield 2.5
58. Prairie Valley, Gowrie 2.5
58. South Hamilton, Jewell 2.5
61. Belle Plaine 2.0
61. Dike-New Hartford 2.0
61. Durant 2.0
61. Lone Tree 2.0
61. Nashua-Plainfield 2.0
61. Nodaway Valley 2.0
61. Pekin 2.0
61. Southwest Iowa 2.0
61. Tipton 2.0
61. West Central Valley, Stuart 2.0
61. West Monona, Onawa 2.0
61. Westwood, Sloan 2.0
73. AGWSR, Ackley 1.0
73. Colfax-Mingo 1.0
73. East Mills 1.0
73. Jesup 1.0
73. Lawton-Bronson 1.0
73. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 1.0
73. Sigourney-Keota 1.0
80. Belmond-Klemme 0.0
80. Coon Rapids-Bayard 0.0
80. Griswold 0.0
80. Logan-Magnolia 0.0
80. Martensdale-St. Marys 0.0
80. Mount Ayr 0.0
80. Pleasantville 0.0
80. Pocahontas Area 0.0
80. Starmont 0.0
80. Tri-County-Montezuma 0.0
80. Van Buren, Keosauqua 0.0
80. Waco, Wayland 0.0

Posted in Sports |