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Haliburton Named Big 12 Player of the Week

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November 11th, 2019 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore guard Tyrese Haliburton has been named Big 12 Player of the Week after averaging 13.5 points and 13.0 assists in two games last week.

The Oshkosh, Wisconsin native also contributed 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 steals while shooting 52.4 percent from the field and 40 percent behind the arc.

Haliburton opened the season with 12 points, 14 assists, seven rebounds and six steals against Mississippi Valley State. He followed that up with another double-double, going for 15 points, 12 assists, seven rebounds and two steals at Oregon State. His 12 assists without a turnover at Oregon State tied a school record.

Haliburton and the Cyclones return to action Tuesday night when they host Northern Illinois at 7 p.m.

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Xavier Foster commits to Iowa State

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November 11th, 2019 by Jim Field

The state’s top basketball prospect for the class of 2020 made his decision on where he wants to play college ball on Monday. In a ceremony at Oskaloosa High School Xavier Foster announced he will be signing with Iowa State University. Foster had previously announced that the choice was between Iowa State and Iowa, and Monday the lifelong Hawkeye fan chose the Cyclones because of what he sees as a better fit.

Foster is currently ranked the No. 59 player in the class overall by 247Sports, making him one of the highest rated prospects to sign with ISU. The 7-footer plays like a stretch 4-man. His size obviously is advantageous inside, but he can also shoot the three as well.

Foster’s addition to the Cyclones’ 2020 class brings it up to No. 14 nationally.

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Iowa State plays host to N. Illinois

Sports

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

James H. Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa; Tuesday, 7 p.m. CST
BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois and Iowa State look to bounce back from losses.
FRESHMAN FOUR: Iowa State has relied heavily on its freshmen this year. Michael Jacobson, Tyrese Haliburton, Rasir Bolton and George Conditt IV have collectively accounted for 57 percent of all Cyclones scoring this season.MIGHTY MICHAEL: Jacobson has connected on 57.1 percent of the seven 3-pointers he’s attempted. He’s also made 50 percent of his free throws this season.
DID YOU KNOW: Iowa State held its 14 non-conference opponents to an average of just 65.3 points per game last year. The Cyclones offense scored 82.1 points per matchup en route to an 11-3 record against non-Big 12 competition. Northern Illinois went 5-6 against non-conference programs last season.

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AP Women’s Basketball Top 25 11/11/2019

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November 11th, 2019 by Jim Field

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 10, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking:

Record Pts Prv
1. Oregon (28) 0-0 748 1
2. Baylor (2) 2-0 721 2
3. Stanford 2-0 681 3
4. UConn 1-0 620 5
5. Texas A&M 2-0 617 6
6. South Carolina 2-0 609 8
7. Oregon St. 1-0 579 7
8. Maryland 1-1 533 4
9. Louisville 2-0 516 9
10. Mississippi St. 1-0 480 10
11. UCLA 2-0 426 11
12. Florida St. 2-0 398 12
13. Kentucky 2-0 386 13
14. NC State 2-0 371 14
15. Notre Dame 2-0 308 16
16. Michigan St. 2-0 269 17
17. Miami 1-0 245 18
18. DePaul 1-0 226 18
19. Arizona St. 2-0 165 20
20. Syracuse 1-0 129 21
21. Indiana 2-0 114 24
22. Texas 0-1 113 15
23. Arkansas 1-0 111 22
24. Michigan 2-0 102 25
25. South Florida 2-0 60 –

Others receiving votes: West Virginia 59, Drake 49, Gonzaga 38, Rice 32, Missouri St. 12, Arizona 10, South Dakota 6, Tennessee 6, Minnesota 4, Rutgers 3, South Dakota St. 2, Belmont 1, Iowa St. 1.

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AP Men’s College Basketball Top 25 11/11/2019

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November 11th, 2019 by Jim Field

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 10, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking:

Record Pts Prv
1. Kentucky (64) 2-0 1622 2
2. Duke 2-0 1538 4
3. Michigan St. 1-1 1451 1
4. Louisville (1) 2-0 1425 5
5. Kansas 1-1 1354 3
6. North Carolina 2-0 1187 9
7. Maryland 2-0 1166 7
8. Gonzaga 2-0 1136 8
9. Virginia 2-0 1134 11
10. Villanova 1-0 1064 10
11. Texas Tech 2-0 888 13
12. Seton Hall 2-0 869 12
13. Memphis 2-0 828 14
14. Oregon 2-0 804 15
15. Florida 1-1 616 6
16. Ohio St. 2-0 544 18
17. Utah St. 2-0 507 17
18. Saint Mary’s 1-0 438 20
19. Arizona 2-0 415 21
20. Washington 1-0 373 —
21. Xavier 2-0 370 19
22. Auburn 2-0 247 24
23. LSU 1-0 237 22
24. Baylor 1-1 179 16
25. Colorado 1-0 151 —

Others receiving votes: VCU 137, Florida St. 112, Texas 95, Marquette 67, Tennessee 49, Providence 23, Purdue 21, Houston 18, Utah 14, Missouri 13, Arkansas 11, Mississippi St. 9, Georgetown 4, Liberty 3, San Diego St. 2, Creighton 1, Dayton 1, Northeastern 1, Vermont 1.

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Safety violations found after attacks at Iowa psych hospital

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November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Regulators have found serious safety violations at a state-run psychiatric hospital in Iowa where several combative patients have assaulted employees. An inspection found that employees at the Independence Mental Health Institute struggle to manage violent outbursts due to inadequate emergency plans, low staffing, poor communication and ineffective safety shields that staffers haven’t been trained to use.

The Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation in June after a series of attacks against staff members. A union representing employees said the hospital faced an urgent safety crisis. Inspectors found seven serious and three minor safety violations. They proposed a $72,770 fine against the Iowa Department of Human Services, which operates the facility, and ordered it to fix the problems.

The hospital treats patients with severe and complex psychiatric needs.

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Authorities say Iowa worker died at Nebraska burn center

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November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

LE MARS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man burned in a fire at a northwest Iowa hog confinement has died. Le Mars Fire-Rescue says 38-year-old Jorge Orozco died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Burn Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. He’d been flown there after being taken in a private vehicle on Sept. 30 to Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Officials say Orozco lived in Sioux City.

The hog operation sits about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northwest of Le Mars. Officials say Orozco and another man had been inside a building, using a power washer to clean it. Orozco left the building to refuel the power washer engine, and he spilled gas on himself and the machine. The vapors ignited, burning Orozco.

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CCHS E-R drive to close temporarily Tues. morning

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November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Cass County Health System in Atlantic say they will temporarily close the Emergency Drive on Tuesday, November 12th from 10:30 am to noon. Patients who need access to the Emergency Department or Rehabilitation Services during this time are asked to please use the Main Entrance drive and circle around the building instead.

The drive is being closed while soil borings are being taken in preparation for repair work on CCHS parking lots and drives, and for the upcoming renovations outlined in the master facility plan. Additional soil borings will also be taken throughout the day, however, they should not cause any disruptions to patient traffic or parking

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Iowa State’s final home game against Kansas set for 11:00am kickoff

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November 11th, 2019 by admin

Iowa State’s final home football game vs. Kansas  on November, 23rd has been set for an 11 a.m. CT kickoff. The game will be televised on Fox Sports Net.

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Issues with propane availability not expected to ease anytime soon

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 11th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The backup in the propane supply in Iowa is not expected to end very quickly. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says it continues to be a demand issue with farmers needing propane to dry crops and others needing it to heat their homes. “It’s not that there’s not enough propane in the country — it has to do with the logistics of getting it where it needs to go,” Naig says. He says it doesn’t look like there will be a big change in the situation anytime soon. “The things that are going to help alleviate that are getting the harvest completed and warmer temperatures,” Naig says. “I don’t think we are going to see any of those two in the immediate future.”

Suppliers have had to send trucks long distances to get propane and Naig says that may show up in the price. “The price will rise to accommodate for transportation issues if there are any. We hear about some folks putting surcharges on — it’s logical — it needs to be reasonable. If a supplier is having to drive to Kansas to get the supply — they will have to pass some of that cost on to consumers,” according to Naig. “We will be watching that situation closely.”

He says they would take action if they see the price being raised just to take advantage of the delays in getting propane.

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