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Iowa Falls to No. 1 Nebraska

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November 19th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

CORALVILLE, Iowa — University of Iowa volleyball fell to No. 1 Nebraska, 3-0, Sunday afternoon inside Xtream Arena.

Fifth year Caitlan Buettner led the way for the Hawkeyes, posting nine kills and hitting at a clip of .257. Redshirt freshman Nataly Moravec followed closely behind with eight kills. Senior setter Bailey Ortega led the team in assists registering 17 in the match. Redshirt junior Amanda Darling tallied 10 digs, and freshman Rosa Vesty and Buettner recorded five blocks apiece.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH JIM BARNES

“We fought together, for each other, and we didn’t give up. We made Nebraska earn their points. We were defensively really good. We had a lot of good touches at the net and good blocks. With our defense, we kept ourselves in it.”

UP NEXT

The Hawkeyes travel to Evanston, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 24 to play Northwestern inside Welsh-Ryan Arena. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on B1G+ (subscription required).

No. 3 Hawkeyes Down No. 16 Oregon State, 25-11

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November 19th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The third-ranked University of Iowa men’s wrestling team won seven matches in a 25-11 victory over No. 16 Oregon State on Sunday afternoon in its home opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

The Hawkeyes had three bonus point victories over the Beavers and a 96-66 advantage in match points.

“Good test. I give them kudos,” said head coach Tom Brands. “I give Pendleton kudos. He is a professional. He is no slouch. He is a worthy opponent. He comes from a place where he isn’t going to roll over and let you tickle his belly. I have known him as a competitor for a long time. I knew that we had to be ready coming in here.”

Oregon State got on the board first as Brandon Kaylor won via a 7-6 decision over Drake Ayala. Kaylor used a takedown with 25 seconds remaining in the third period to clinch the win.

Iowa then rattled off two bonus point victories as Brody Teske put together a major decision over Gabe Whisenhunt before Real Woods notched a technical fall over Cleveland Belton by a score of 18-3.

“It is cool. It’s fun,” said Teske. “It is a lot better than working a nine to five. It is a great opportunity, and I give all the glory to God. All the support, I am grateful for everything. I’m in a great place right now and moving forward.”

At 149 pounds Victor Voinovich III and Nash Singleton remained tied after regulation but a takedown in sudden victory gave Voinovich a 6-3 victory. Jared Franek closed out the first half of the dual with a, 10-3, decision over Murphy Menke.

Michael Caliendo picked up where Franek left off and picked up a, 15-10, decision over Kekana Fouret. Caliendo used four takedowns and three escapes to earn the win.

True freshman Gabe Arnold made his dual debut for the Hawkeyes at 174 pounds. He picked up a ranked win in his first appearance at Carver-Hawkeye Arena defeating Travis Wittlake via a 4-2 decision.

“I wanted this match,” said Arnold. “Past All-American, no slouch at all. I wanted it. I wanted to put on a show for the home crowd. Terry said that this match, this dual, was to put the world on notice. I put the world on notice. I am here at 174 pounds, not backing down form anything, ready for it all. Let’s do it.”

After Brennen Swafford fell to Trey Munoz via a tech. fall, the Hawkeyes picked up a major decision from Zach Glazier over Justin Rademacher. Glazier had four takedowns to Rademacher’s one.

Oregon State closed out the dual with a win as Boone McDermott won a, 4-1, decision over Bradley Hill.

OF NOTE 

  • Victor Voinovich III, Jared Franek, Michael Caliendo, Gabe Arnold, Brennan Swafford and Bradley Hill all made their debuts in Carver-Hawkeye Arena as Hawkeyes.
  • Iowa has 12-bonus point victories in 20 dual matches this season.
  • Arnold’s win at 174 was his dual debut for the Hawkeyes and was his first over a nationally ranked opponent. He is 6-0 this season.
    • Arnold made it the fifth straight season that a true freshman competed in a dual lineup for the Hawkeyes.
  • Iowa moves to 7-1 all-time against Oregon State.

UP NEXT 

Iowa heads to Ames, Iowa on November 26 to take on Iowa State in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Dual.

Iowa State Defeats Grambling State, 92-37

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November 19th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State (4-0, 0-0 Big 12) stifled Grambling State (2-3, 0-0 SWAC) Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum, holding the Tigers to 37 points in a 92-37 blowout to remain undefeated on the year.

ISU’s margin of victory this season is +45.5, defeating all four opponents by at least 30 points. It marked the second time in the T.J. Otzelberger era where an opponent was held under 40 points.

Iowa State led 48-14 at the break and were never threatened. The Cyclones dominated inside with a plethora of easy baskets, connecting on 63 percent of their shots from the field (32-51) while holding the Tigers to a 29 percent clip.

The Cyclones had five players in double figures, led Tamin Lipsey’s 17 points. Lipsey continues to improve by the game. The floor general also handed out a season-high nine assists and tallied three steals. He’s dished out five or more assists in all four games this season.

True freshmen Omaha Biliew and Milan Momcilovic added 14 and 13 points, respectively, and Curtis Jones netted 14 points and dished out five dimes.  

How It Happened
Iowa State made 11-of-its-first-15 shots and raced out to a 32-4 lead on the Tigers. Lipsey had four assists and the Cyclones converted nine points off turnovers to help forge their lead. Momcilovic scored eight points, including a pair of treys.

C. Jones had 10 points in the first 12 minutes of the contest, making 4-of-5 from the field with two 3-pointers.

It was a 48-14 Cyclone lead at the break. Lipsey finished the opening period with 10 points and eight dimes. Grambling’s 14 points tied for the fifth-lowest half output by a Cyclone opponent since 1949-50.

Top Performers
Omaha Biliew had one of his best games of his young Cyclone career, posting a career-high 14 points behind a 6-of-7 effort from the field.  Biliew, who did his damage in just 20 minutes of action, also had three rebounds.    

Up Next
Iowa State heads to Orlando during Thanksgiving to play in the ESPN Events Invitational. The Cyclones will play three games with a first-round matchup vs. VCU on Thursday. Tipoff is at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN2.

Cass & Montgomery County Supervisors’ regular meetings set for Tuesday morning

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November 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak & Atlantic, Iowa) – The Montgomery and Cass County Boards of Supervisors will hold their regularly scheduled (separate) meetings, Tuesday, Nov. 21st.  The Montgomery County Board meets at 8:30-a.m. in the Board Room at the Court House in Red Oak.

On their agenda is: a regular update from the County Secondary Roads Department; Approval of the Second Tier Canvass of the Nov. 7, 2023 City/School Election  results; An update from the County’s Insurance agent with regard to an ICAP (Iowa Communities Assurance Pool) renewal package; Discussion and possible action on changes to the Destination Iowa grant amendment and Conflict of Interest Form; And, Discussion with regard to publication issues, and a related request from the Villisca Review newspaper to be reinstated as a publisher with Montgomery County.

In Atlantic, the Cass County Board of Supervisor’s regular weekly meeting gets underway at 9-a.m. in their Courthouse Board Room. Their agenda items include [*action item]:

  • A Presentation and request for funding from Family Crisis Centers
  • Annual report and funding request by Wendy Mueller, Executive Director of West Central Community Action
  • Monthly report by Jotham Arber, Executive Director of Cass/Guthrie County Environmental Health
  • Weekly report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken
  • Approve wage change for Auditor’s Clerk, Hannah Richter from $19.00 to $20.00 following probationary period and positive evaluation*
  • Approve Family Farm Application Eligibility*
  • Second-tier Canvass of 2023 City/School Election*
  • Supervisor Committee Reports
  • Approve claims
  • Adjournment

Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Audubon School Board regular meeting set for Monday evening

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November 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – The Audubon Community School District will hold the final meeting of the retiring School Board, and Organizational meeting of the New Board, Monday evening in the High School Board Room, beginning at 7-p.m. Here’s the agenda:

ANNUAL MEETING OF RETIRING BOARD

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Approve Agenda

3.0 Approve Consent Agenda

3.01 Minutes

3.01.1 October 16, 2023 – Regular Meeting

3.02.2 October 25, 2023 – Board Work Session

3.02 Warrants and Financial Reports

4.0 Accept Canvass of Votes from County Auditor

5.0 Annual settlement of Accounts

6.0 Adjournment of Retiring Board

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF NEW BOARD

1.0 Call to Order – Board Secretary as President Pro-tem

2.0 Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected MembersMark Nissen, Anne Bomstad-Miller, and Justin Sprague

3.0 Election of Officers and Oath of Office

3.01 President – President will preside after receiving oath of office

3.02 Vice President

4.0 Approve Agenda

5.0 Public Comments – Please contact the Supt. or Board President (Board Policy #213)

6.0 Action Items

6.01 Appoint Ahlers-Cooney as Legal Counsel for the Board

6.02 Appoint the Audubon County Advocate Journal as Paper of General Circulation

6.03 Appoint Carla Christensen as Board Secretary/Treasurer

6.04 Appointment of Committee Members

6.05 Approve Snow Removal Contract

6.06 Approve Early Retirement Applications

6.07 Approve SBRC Requests for Modified Supplemental Amount

6.08 Approve Change Orders

6.09 Approve Sharing of Superintendent with Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Pending Approval of Contract

6.10 Personnel

7.0 Communication & Updates

7.01 School Board Convention Review

7.02 Building Project Update

7.03 Bus Garage Discussion – PPEL/SAVE Budget

7.04 Principal’s Reports

8.0 Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: Monday, December 18, 2023, 7:00 PM

Griswold School Board set to meet Monday evening (11/20)

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November 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Griswold, Iowa) – Members of the Griswold Community School District’s Board of Education will meet 5:30-p.m. Monday (Nov. 20), in the Conference Room at the High School. The meeting agenda follows, below (I=Information only; D.R.=Decision required):

• Call Meeting to Order

• Reading of Mission Statement

Approval of Agenda (D.R.)

• Public Input

Superintendent’s Report:

Thank You Card(s) (I)
The Month in Review – Administration (I)
Board Learning Opportunities (I)
– Honor October Recipients

– Select November Recipient(s)

– Review Election Results

Consent Agenda (D.R.)

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Financial Statements

Approval of Bills

4. Personnel

5. Gifts, Memorials, Bequests

Old Business

6. Board Policies – Second Reading (D.R.) – 503.08, 705.1, 705.1R1, 705.1R2, 705.2, 705.3, 705.4, 705.4R1

7. Consider Activation Status Of Early Retirement Policies – 407.6/407.6E1

And 413.6/413.6E1 (D.R.)

8. Establish 2023-2024 Board Goals (D.R.)

New Business

9. Presentation On The Teacher Leadership And Compensation Program (I)

10. Consider Approval Of The 2023-2024 Individual Career And Academic Plan – ICAP (D.R.)

11. Approval Of SBRC Application For Increasing Enrollment, Open Enrollment, Out And LEP Instruction Beyond Five Year (D.R.)

12. Approval Of Budget Guarantee Resolution (D.R.)

13. Consider Establishing A Joint Board Meeting With The Lenox CSD (I or D.R.)

14. Discussion On Facilities Walk Through (I)

15. Consider Establishing A Board Work Session (D.R.)

16. Consider Approval Of Middle School / High School Attendance Policy Pilot Program (D.R.)

17. Cast Vote For Green Hills AEA Board Of Directors – District 3 (D.R.)

18. Consider Renewal Of Certificate Of Deposit (D.R.)

19. Board Policies – First Reading (I) – 401.1, 503.1, 503.2, 503.8, 503.8R,

706.1, 706.2, 706.3, 706.3R1, 707.1, 707.2, 707.3, 707.4, 707.5, 707.5R1

• Adjourn

No apparent injuries following a rollover accident near Missouri Valley, Sunday morning

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November 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Harrison County, Iowa) – Officials with the Missouri Valley Fire Department report crews were paged-out at the 3:50-a.m. Sunday, for a single vehicle rollover accident on Interstate 880 at mile-marker 4. Initial reports indicated two adults and one infant were in the vehicle. The F.D. said in a social media post, “Thankfully after we arrived on scene all parties in the vehicle were ok, even the infant.

“Preliminary reports appear as though the driver had possibly dozed off and went in to the EB right hand ditch, the driver had come to and over corrected, got back to the roadway and rolled the vehicle several times on the road through the median into the opposite direction lanes (WB) and rested on the drivers side in the passing lane.”

Officials said also, “We bring this up because there are people today that still don’t wear seat belts. It’s imperative to properly fasten yourself and children in appropriate restraints. Ejections from vehicles happen more often than they should. Seats belts save lives and we are certain they save this young family [Sunday] this morning!!

Assisting at the accident scene were deputies with the Harrison and Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Departments. Harrison County 911 assisted in coordinating communications efforts.

5 Hawkeyes Place at Lindenwood Open

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November 19th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

SAINT CHARLES, Missouri – Five University of Iowa wrestlers placed at the Lindenwood Open at the Robert F. Hyland Arena on Saturday.

The Hawkeyes won 30 matches during the tournament — posting one second, one third, one fourth and two sixth-place finishes.

Koye Grebel won five bouts en route to a second-place finish in the Black (Freshman/Sophomore) Division. Grebel outscored his opponents 66-12 in his second collegiate competition.

Drake Rhodes put together three bonus point wins as he battled to a third-place finish in the Gold Division.

Heavyweights Gage Marty and Easton Fleshman – both competing unattached – finished fourth and sixth, respectively.

Joey Cruz finished in sixth after winning his first two matches: one by major decision and one by technical fall. He fell to Troy Spratley via tech. fall, 19-2, and then medically forfeited out of the tournament.

Iowa returns to action tomorrow hosting Oregon State at noon (CT) inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena..

Iowa Earns Big Ten Football Championship Game Berth

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November 19th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Iowa Hawkeyes have clinched a berth into the 2023 Big Ten Football Championship Game presented by Discover and will take on the East Division champion.

Iowa defeated Illinois, 15-13, on Saturday to improve to 9-2 overall and 6-2 in conference play. The Hawkeyes’ victory gave them the outright West Division title and a spot in the Big Ten Football Championship Game for the third time in program history.

The Hawkeyes last claimed a division title in 2021 when they finished the regular season with a 7-2 record in Big Ten play and went on to play Michigan in the Big Ten Football Championship Game.

The 2023 Big Ten Football Championship Game presented by Discover will be played at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium. The contest will be televised nationally on FOX, with Compass Media Networks providing national radio coverage. The winner will earn the Amos Alonzo Stagg Championship Trophy and a chance to play in one of the six bowls that comprise the College Football Playoff.

General public tickets for the 2023 Big Ten Football Championship Game have been sold out. Those interested in purchasing a suite should contact Indiana Sports Corp by clicking here.

Fans looking to elevate their experience with VIP Ticket Packages or Pregame Tailgate Packages should contact RevelXP by clicking here.Tickets are also available through TicketSmarter, the Official Resale Marketplace of the Big Ten Conference.

Every Big Ten Football Championship Game ticket will allow complimentary admission to the Big Ten Fan Fest presented by Dr Pepper, to be held at the Indiana Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2.

For more information on the Big Ten Football Championship Game, visit bigten.org/FCG.

Hawkeyes Win 6 Titles at Missouri Valley Open

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November 19th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

MARSHALL, Mo. – The University of Iowa women’s wrestling team won six titles on Saturday at the Missouri Valley Open. The Hawkeyes led the way with 41 technical falls in the open and recorded 16 pins and finished with a 84-23 record.

Iowa was represented in nine of 11 weight class finals. The 101 bout was Iowa versus Iowa with Sterling Dias taking first place over Emilie Gonzalez via decision, 6-6. Brianna Gonzalez topped two ranked opponents on the day to claim the 116 title. Felicity Taylor won via decision twice (8-4, 8-0) to capture first place at 123. Esther Han (136) had a tech. fall in the semifinal and finished her day with a hard-fought pin on her way to first place. Reese Larramendy (143) went 2-0 on the day after a tech. fall in the semis and won via decision, 5-1, in the finals. Samantha Calkins finished the day for the Hawkeyes by capturing the 235 title by decision, 5-2.

Complete results from the Missouri Valley Open are available at Trackwrestling.com.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH CLARISSA CHUN 

“We came here to get better, and I believe that no matter the outcome, each individual did just that. I loved seeing everyone be there and support their teammates the entire weekend. We represented our program well and I am excited to continue through this season together.”

UP NEXT 

The next Hawkeye to see action will be Marlynee Deede who is competing in the NWCA All-Star Classic in University Park, Penn. on Tuesday November 21 at 6 p.m. CT. The event will be streamed on FloWrestling (subscription required).