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Motorists traveling across Iowa are at a greater risk for hitting a deer right now. Mick Klemesrud, with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says late May into the early part of June is the second-worst time of the year for deer running into traffic. “It’s primarily due to the birthing season,” Klemesrud says. “Our does are running off last year’s fawns, telling them it’s time to be on their own. Then, she’s going to be looking for a secluded area, maybe a nontraditional area, where she feels comfortable and can deliver this year’s fawn.”
Only November ranks higher than June for vehicle-deer collisions. And the animals aren’t just darting into traffic early in the morning or late at night. “They can be on the move at any time,” Klemesrud says. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, 12 people were killed in vehicle crashes with deer in Iowa over the last four years. Hundreds of other people were injured, while thousands more have at least dealt with deer-related damage to their cars or trucks. The DNR has a deer advisory board, which has agreed to a statewide deer population that supports an annual hunting harvest of 100,000 to 120,000 deer. “Last year, we harvested 105,000 – so our herd is on the lower end of that harvest goal,” Klemesrud says. “I think we’re in that range of where we find (the deer population) socially acceptable.”
Another reason for the rise in vehicle-deer crashes this time of year involves the increase in cars on Iowa roads due to the start of the summer travel season.
(Radio Iowa)
Authorities are releasing the name of the man who’s been missing since a kayak accident in Fort Dodge on Monday afternoon. The missing boater is 26-year-old Alex Dencklau, of Clare. Dencklau and his wife were kayaking on the Des Moines River when the kayak Alex Dencklau was in capsized below a hydroelectric dam. Dencklau’s wife was able to swim to shore. A kayak paddle belonging to Decklau was discovered Wednesday near the Fort Dodge Wastewater Treatment Plant. Rescue efforts will continue today (Thursday).
(Radio Iowa)
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is joining Iowa and the city of Council Bluffs in a lawsuit to challenge the federal government’s approval of a tribal casino near Omaha.
Attorney General Doug Peterson announced the effort Wednesday to prevent the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska from building the casino in Carter Lake, Iowa.
The National Indian Gaming Commission ruled last year that the tribe can put a casino on trust land in the city. Carter Lake is the only city in Iowa located west of the Missouri River, and the only way to access it by land is through Nebraska, where casino gambling is illegal. Neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa, has three casinos.
Tribal Chairman Larry Wright Jr. says he’s confident the court will rule that the tribe can offer gaming on its sovereign land.
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State guard Lindell Wigginton says he is withdrawing from consideration for the NBA draft and returning to school for his sophomore season.
Wigginton, who averaged 16.7 points and 2.8 assists a game as a freshman, announced his plans on Wednesday.
Wigginton and fellow newcomer Cameron Lard gave the Cyclones a pair of young cornerstone players in what was a rebuilding season a year ago. Wigginton broke Iowa State’s record for points by a freshman, topping 20 on 13 different occasions.
Though Wigginton had a strong initial season in Ames, he wasn’t expected to get drafted — especially after playing mostly at shooting guard despite standing just 6-foot-2.
“I’m glad that Lindell had the opportunity to go through the experience of testing the waters for the NBA draft,” Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said in a statement. “With that being said, we are extremely excited to have Lindell in our program for his sophomore season. After a tremendous freshman season, I think Lindell has a chance to be not only one of the top players in the Big 12, but in the country. I’m looking forward to him helping lead our team.”
Wigginton will rejoin a team that’ll be mostly intact after a disappointing 14-18 season. The biggest question moving forward will be whether Prohm moves Wigginton back to point guard and Nick Weiler-Babb — who shined in his role as a facilitator — moves over to small forward. “I chose to come back to Iowa State because I didn’t want to settle,” Wigginton said. “I know where I can help take our team this season and I want to be considered a winner. I am determined to be one of the best guards in college basketball.”
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa forward Tyler Cook will withdraw his name from NBA Draft consideration and return to the Hawkeyes for his junior season. Cook announced his decision on Wednesday, which means the Hawkeyes are getting their best player back after a trying 2017-18 season.
“I am excited to return to Iowa for my junior season,” said Cook. “I am grateful for the opportunities and feedback that I have received from NBA personnel. I am thankful for coach McCaffery and the coaching staff for their assistance and patience with me during this process.”
Cook averaged team highs of 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds a game for Iowa, which finished 14-19. But the return of Cook and fellow junior Isaiah Moss — who also withdrew from NBA Draft consideration — should put the Hawkeyes in position to improve next winter.
Iowa will also bring in prized recruit Joe Wieskamp, perhaps the only recruit more highly touted than Cook in coach Fran McCaffery’s eight seasons with the Hawkeyes.
“We are happy to have Tyler back for his junior season,” said McCaffery. “Tyler did well in his workouts and interviews, which will bode well for him next year when he goes through the process again. He has had a significant impact on our basketball team the past two seasons and we look forward to Tyler improving his overall skillset and being a leader for us next season.”
Today: Partly cloudy. High around 90. W @ 10-15.
Tonight: Fair to P/Cldy. Low 62.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 92. SE @ 10-15.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy w/scattered showers & thunderstorms. High 82.
Sunday: P/Cldy. High 84.
Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 83. Our Low this morning was 65. Last year on this date our High was 78 and the Low was 46. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 101 in 1934. The Record Low was 31, in 1897.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities in Iowa said Wednesday evening, that on May 20th, the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call shortly after 1-p.m., with regard to human remains found in the 22000 block of 275th Street in rural Mason City. Deputies from Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene a short time later and requested the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation for assistance at the scene. Investigators collected the skeletal remains and they were transported to the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny. An autopsy was performed on May 23, 2018. The results of the autopsy are not currently being released.
An anthropologist was able to determine that the remains may have been there for between 5 to 15 years. The remains are believed to be from a white female between 20-45 years of age, height between 5 foot to 5 foot 7 inches tall.
The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office was able to definitively determine through a forensic odontologist that the remains are not those of Jodi Huisentruit.
The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office and the DCI request if you have any information regarding a missing person that fits the description of the person we described, that you contact the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office at 641-421-3000.
Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Moustakas homered, doubled and drove in four runs in the first two innings, Jorge Soler went 4 for 5 with a home run, but the Kansas City Royals nearly blew a nine-run lead before holding on for a 11-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Cardinals’ Alex Reyes pitched four scoreless innings in his return from Tommy John surgery, and Orlando Arcia hit a go-ahead single in a two-run seventh to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over St. Louis 3-2. Making his first major league appearance since Sept. 29, 2016, Reyes allowed three hits, struck out two and walked two.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Right-hander Alex Reyes was activated from the 60-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals after recovering from Tommy John surgery and was set to start against Milwaukee in his first major league appearance since Sept. 29, 2016. Reyes was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA two years ago, beating the Chicago Cubs three times and striking out 52 in 46 innings. Reyes was operated on in February 2017 by Cardinals head orthopedic physician Dr. George Paletta.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa forward Tyler Cook will withdraw his name from NBA Draft consideration and return to the Hawkeyes for his junior season. Cook’s return means the Hawkeyes will have their best player back after a trying 2017-18 season. Cook averaged 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds as Iowa finished 14-19. But the return of Cook and fellow junior Isaiah Moss _ who also withdrew from NBA Draft consideration _ should put the Hawkeyes in position to improve next winter.
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State guard Lindell Wigginton says he is withdrawing from NBA draft consideration and returning to school for his sophomore season. Wigginton averaged 16.7 points as a freshman, pairing with fellow newcomer Cameron Lard to give the Cyclones a pair of young cornerstone players in what was a rebuilding season.
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