Two teams with championship hopes in the Pioneer Football League race collide in Des Moines Saturday when Drake hosts Butler. Drake is 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the league race and The Bulldogs clinched the PFL title last season with a 13-9 win at Butler to close the regular season.
That’s Drake coach Todd Stepsis. Butler is using a pair of dual threat quarterbacks and is averaging better than 257 yards of rushing per game.
Stepsis says Butler has combined that run game with a big play passing attack that has 12 touchdowns in a 5-0 start.
(Radio Iowa) – A farmer who’s a spokesman for South Dakota landowners who oppose the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline says his state is the firewall that could stop the project. Ed Fishbach spoke at a rally at the Iowa Capitol this week. “Summit has nothing in South Dakota at this point in time that they can claim a victory for,” Fishbach said, “not one thing.”
The Iowa Utilities Commission has granted a permit to Summit, but with the requirement that North and South Dakota regulators approve the pipeline before construction may begin in Iowa. Fishbach lives near the small town of Mellette, about 25 miles south of Aberdeen, South Dakota. “I live in Spink County,” he said, “and by the way, my county in Spink County has the most miles of this Summit pipeline in South Dakota.”
South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission has denied Summit’s permit application and South Dakota’s Supreme Court has ruled Summit has yet to prove the pipeline is a service to the general public. That limits the company’s ability to do surveys along its proposed pipeline route in South Dakota without landowner permission. “That’s a landmark decision,” Fishbach said, “and I hope your supreme court is listening to what our supreme court said about Summit because it is damning.”
This November, South Dakota voters will decide a ballot question seeking repeal of a law South Dakota’s legislature and governor approved last winter. Supporters say the law is a compromise that provides protections to landowners, while preserving a path for pipeline projects. Fishbach says the law gives state officials authority to overrule county ordinances that regulate where pipelines may be routed. “There will be nothing to stop Summit from putting that pipeline anywhere they want,” Fishbach said. “…This is what we’re up against, folks.”
Summit and pipeline advocates say the 25-hundred mile pipeline will drive job growth in the Midwest and provide a substantial boost to the ethanol industry and the U-S farm sector by making ethanol carbon neutral. Summit’s proposed pipeline route goes through five states and would connect to 57 ethanol plants, including 30 in Iowa.
(Iowa News Service) – AARP Iowa has released a series of videos asking congressional candidates how they would support Iowans who are unpaid caregivers.
The group traveled Iowa this summer on its “Cruisin’ for Caregivers tour” to not only educate people about the issue but to hear from caregivers about what is important to them. Caregivers from each district sat down with Congressional candidates to discuss the challenges they face and potential solutions. AARP Iowa said unpaid family caregivers in the state provide what amounts to about $5 billion worth of services every year.
Paige Yontz, state advocacy manager for AARP Iowa, said unpaid family caregiving is a top issue for Iowa voters age 50 and older. “The fact of the matter is, these voters are the driving force behind every election,” Yontz pointed out. “In Iowa, voters accounted for 54% of the total electorate in 2020 and 62% in 2022, that’s voters in the 50-plus category.”
AARP polling shows voters in this age group are more likely to choose candidates who have a plan to support unpaid family caregivers. In the videos, Iowa’s congressional candidates have 30 seconds to describe their approach.
Seniors have said aging at home has become increasingly important to them and Yontz argued having the help and care they need to do that is critical. “In Iowa, there are over 330,000 unpaid family caregivers that assist their loved ones with needs that allow them to remain independent in their homes,” Yontz explained. “That might be medical care and finances to chores, transportation, grocery shopping, you name it.”
AARP said nationwide, unpaid family members provide at least $600 billion in care and services to loved ones and others who need support.
The Atlantic Trojans and their cross-country team will host their annual meet on Thursday. With October being breast cancer awareness month, this one will be a little different than most as it will be a pink out. However, head coach Daniel Vargason says this one means a little more.
Although a quick decision for Vargason and the program, he said it was a no-brainer to show support for the Kelley family.
Vargonson stated that there was no financial goal for the event, but merchandise will be available and the team will also be taking in-person donations.
For those looking to add a wardrobe item, unfortunately, they will not be unavailable at the meet. However, coach Vargason says there are plenty of football shirts still available.
In the true spirit of community, all of Atlantic’s pink outs have been combined into a single effort and thus far have raised over $1,700.
As pink outs stand for a little something extra for the program this year, Vargason said it was also an excellent teaching opportunity.
The Meet at the Nishna Hills Golf Club will start at 4:30 pm.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic School Board Wednesday voted 4-to 1 (with Board Member Laura McLean the lone No vote), to forego the hiring of a Superintendent search firm, and instead act on renewing at their next regular meeting, a contract for full-time superintendent with the current, Interim Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen.
Prior to their vote, during discussion on the matter, McLean said she had made a promise to the community to make the effort try and hire a search firm, after the Board was rushed into getting an interim superintendent the last time around.
She acknowledged it would take a great deal of time and Board energy to go through the full process, but she wanted to hear more from the public and staff in moving forward. Board member Josh McLaren said he thinks hiring a search firm is a waste of time and money.
In other action, the Board approved a requested extension of the District’s share of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) from 10-years to 15-years, following a request from Vision Atlantic, with regard to the Camblin Edition Housing Project, providing the district’s attorneys look over the agreement and give their blessing. The TIF funds will be used to focus on expanded childcare, quality housing and quality of life amenities. Earlier in the evening, the Board heard from Vision Atlantic President Christina Bateman and Vice President Nicholas Hunt.
Bateman warned of how not approving the TIF extension would impact the project financially, and emphasized how other entities have already passed the extension on their end.
In her report to the Board, Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen was pleased to report the District was awarded a Robotics grant that was applied for.
With that having been said, Dr. Johnsen said she would like the Board’s approval during a future meeting, to hire a Robotics Coach. She said she also received a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) from the City of Atlantic, with regard to the SRO (School Resource Officer) position the Atlantic Police Department has received a grant for.
The Board discussed Student Support Services, and approved the following personnel recommendations:
Resignations: Jordan Zarbano, Evening High School Custodian; Lindsey Thomas, Elementary Special Education paraprofessional (Effective Oct. 9th).
Retirements: Jon Peterson, Middle School Teacher (effective the end of the 2024-25 school year). And, recommendations to hire: Harrison Heogh, Volunteer HS Football Coach (Non-paid position); Dan Vargason, Interim HS Girls Soccer Coach; Mackenzie Morris, Elementary Special Education paraprofessional.
And: CTSO sponsors requirement for Perkins Grant Funds; 2024 Volunteer Coaches for Winter Sports; 2025 Spring Sports Coaches. The Board’s final order of business was to approve an FFA Fruit Sales Fundraiser request for Oct. 10th through the 30th.
(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Department reports six recent arrests.
On Oct. 3rd, 79-year-old Lloyd Lawrence Kolker, of Sioux City, IA, was arrested on two counts Possession of a Controlled Substance (Bond $2,000).
There were three arrests Oct. 7th: 30-year-old Roman Sifuentes, of Glenwood, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, & possession of a controlled substance ($2,000 bond); 60-year-old Michael Robert Aguirre, of Red Oak, was arrested on a warrant for Failure To Appear (Bond $5,000); and, 34-year-old Taylor Christian Shanks, of Omaha, was arrested on warrants for two-counts Violation of Probation (Bond $4,000).
There were two arrests on Oct. 8th in Mills County: 52-year-old Scott Michael Hardman, of Malvern, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension (300 bond); and, 37-year-old Nicole Katherine Spracklin, of Plattsmouth, NE, was arrested at the Pottawattamie County Jail on a Mills County warrant for FTA (No Bond).
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, announced Wednesday start times and television information for men’s basketball games for the 2024-25 season.
A minimum of 28 of Iowa’s 31 regular season games will be televised. The Hawkeyes will appear on FS1 12 times, BTN 10 times and NBC and FOX once, while the Jan. 11 home game against Indiana will be on either FOX or FS1.
Iowa will also be streaming services for seven games – Peacock (three games) and B1G+ (four games).
The Hawkeyes’ home game against Wisconsin on Jan. 7 will be televised on NBC, while the regular season finale at Nebraska on March 9 will be on FOX.
Iowa will be on FS1 for games at Michigan (Dec. 7), Iowa State (Dec. 12), at Wisconsin (Jan. 3), at USC (Jan. 14), at UCLA (Jan. 17), Penn State (Jan. 24), at Ohio State (Jan. 27), at Maryland (Feb. 16), Washington (Feb. 22), at Illinois (Feb. 25), at Northwestern (Feb. 28) and Michigan State (March 6).
Iowa will appear on NBC’s Peacock (subscription) three times – Northwestern (Dec. 3), Nebraska (Jan. 7) and Purdue (Feb. 4). The first three home games of the season along with the Nov. 19 game against Rider will be on B1G+ (subscription).
IOWA CITY, Iowa —USA Today announced on Tuesday the ‘Hawkeye Wave’ as the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Best College Sports Tradition.
Surpassing some of the greatest traditions in college sports, 70,000+ Hawkeye and football fans alike turn their attention from the field to the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital overlooking Kinnick Stadium. At the end of the first quarter, fans wave to pediatric patients and their families watching the game, creating a moment of connection and hope.
The Wave began in 2017 and has quickly become one of the most beloved college sports traditions across the nation. The University of Iowa, along with the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital have collaborated on initiatives supporting young patients long before the distinguished Wave. In 2009, the Kid Captain program was introduced to honor these patients and share their inspirational stories. Each home Iowa football game features a Kid Captain, who receives a commemorative jersey, special recognition from both the hospital and the football team, and opportunities for behind-the-scenes experiences. Along with that, each Kid Captain chooses what song is played in Kinnick Stadium during the Hawkeye Wave.
There were several honorable mentions, including the Army-Navy Game, Purdue’s Big Bass Drum, and Wisconsin’s Jump Around, Texas A&Ms The 12th Man, Virginia Tech’s Enter Sandman and Script Ohio.
IRVING, Texas – Tipoff times and TV designations for the 2024-25 Iowa State men’s basketball season have been released by the Big 12 Conference.
Iowa State’s first three games will all tipoff at 7 p.m. and air on ESPN+. Following the Maui Invitational, Iowa State will host Marquette in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle, tipping off at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
The Cyclones will face Omaha in the first of two games airing on CBS Sports Network, with tipoff set for 12 p.m. Iowa State’s Big 12 opener at Colorado will also air on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m.
Iowa State will once again welcome the crew from CBS to Hilton Coliseum, as the game against Baylor on Jan. 4 with air on CBS at 1 p.m. Iowa State will also be honoring the 1999-2000 and 2000-01 teams that weekend. The Kansas Jayhawks come to Hilton Coliseum for a Jan. 15 game at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.
The Cyclones will play back-to-back games on ESPN’s Big Monday, traveling to Arizona for a 9:30 p.m. tipoff on ESPN on Jan. 27, while playing the following Monday at Kansas for an 8 p.m. tipoff.
Arizona makes a trip to Hilton Coliseum for a Saturday night game at 8 p.m. on ESPN March 1. The regular season finale at Kansas State will air on CBS with a 12:30 p.m. tipoff.
The Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship will be held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. from March 11-15.
A complete schedule, including non-conference games, can be found here.
2024-25 Season Ticket Information:
New Season Tickets – Demand for season tickets continues to be strong. We expect a variety of seating options will be available for Cyclone Club members and public ticket buyers. To join the waitlist please click here.
Single-Game Tickets – A public ticket on sale has been set for Wednesday, October 23. Current men’s basketball season ticket holders and Jr. Cyclone Club members and their families will have an exclusive presale. Detailed information will be shared with these groups in October.
Should you have questions in regard to requesting season tickets please contact the Iowa State Athletics Ticket Office by phone at 888-478-2925 or by email at tickets@iastate.edu.
2024-25 Iowa State Basketball Schedule
Nov. 4 – Mississippi Valley State (Stripe Hilton) – 7 p.m. – ESPN+
Nov. 11 – Kansas City – 7 p.m. – ESPN+
Nov. 18 – IU Indianapolis – 7 p.m. – ESPN+
Nov. 25 – Auburn (Maui Invitational) – 8 p.m. – ESPNU
Nov. 26 – North Carolina or Dayton (Maui Invitational) – 2:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. – ESPN/ESPN2
Nov. 27 – Maui Invitational – TBD – ESPN/ESPN2
Dec. 4 – Marquette (White Out!) – 7 p.m. – ESPN+
Dec. 8 – Jackson State – 5 p.m. – ESPN+
Dec. 12 – at Iowa – TBA – TBA
Dec. 15 – Omaha – 12 p.m. – CBS Sports Network
Dec. 22 – Morgan State – 12 p.m. – ESPN+
Dec. 30 – at Colorado – 8 p.m. – CBS Sports Network
Jan. 4 – Baylor (2000/2001 MBB Reunion) – 1 p.m. – CBS
Jan. 7 – Utah – 7 p.m. – ESPN+
Jan. 11 – at Texas Tech – 1 p.m. – ESPN/ESPN2
Jan. 15 – Kansas – 6 p.m. – ESPN2
Jan. 18 – at West Virginia – 4 p.m. – ESPN+
Jan. 21 – UCF – 7 p.m. – ESPN+
Jan. 25 – at Arizona State – 1 p.m. – ESPN+
Jan. 27 – at Arizona – 9:30 p.m. – ESPN
Feb. 1 – Kansas State (White Out) – 1 p.m. – ESPN/ESPN2
Feb. 3 – at Kansas – 8 p.m. – ESPN
Feb. 8 – TCU – 12 p.m. – ESPN+
Feb. 11 – at UCF – 6 p.m. – ESPN+
Feb. 15 – Cincinnati (Color-It-Cardinal) – 3 p.m. – ESPN/ESPN2
Feb. 18 – Colorado – 7 p.m. – ESPN+
Feb. 22 – at Houston – 1 p.m. – ESPN/ESPN2
Feb. 25 – at Oklahoma State – 7 p.m. – ESPN+
March 1 – Arizona (Gold Rules!) – 8 p.m. – ESPN
March 4 – BYU (Stripe Hilton) – 8 p.m. – ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU
March 8 – at Kansas State – 12:30 p.m. – CBS
March 11-15 – Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship
(All Times Central)
Seniors have said aging at home has become increasingly important to them and Yontz argued having the help and care they need to do that is critical. “In Iowa, there are over 330,000 unpaid family caregivers that assist their loved ones with needs that allow them to remain independent in their homes,” Yontz explained. “That might be medical care and finances to chores, transportation, grocery shopping, you name it.”
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