It’s a Big Monday clash for the Big 12 lead when 10th ranked Iowa State visits third ranked Houston. It matches two of the best defensive teams in the country. Both teams are 9-3 in the league race. The Cyclones edged the Cougars 57-53 in Ames back in early January and with a win will have a one game lead and own the tiebreaker with five to play.
That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who says both teams pride themselves on defense.
(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston investigated two, non-injury accidents that took place Friday (Feb. 16th). The first occurred at around 10:40-a.m., near the intersection of Sumner Street and New York Avenue. Officials say a 2002 Chevy Blazer driven by 81-year-old Joseph R. Kessler,of Creston, was stopped at a red light while westbound on New York Avenue. A 2012 Honda Civic driven by 23-year-old Sophia Alexandra Groumoutis, of Creston, was traveling west on New York Avenue.
According to the report, as the car was traveling downhill toward the stop light, it was traveling too fast for conditions, and slid into the rear bumper of the SUV, causing minor damage to both vehicles estimated at $3,000 altogether. Police noted wet/icy road conditions contributed to the collision. No citations were issued.
The second accident happened at around 2:45-p.m. Friday, in Creston. Authorities say a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by 33-year-old Samantha Jo Gile-Smith, of Creston, was traveling south in the 400 block of N. Cherry Street. An unoccupied 2013 Chrysler 200 was legally parked along the west curb facing south. Gile-Smith initially told officers her car struck the other vehicle when her steering locked-up, but she later admitted to having fallen asleep. She said her steering was fine, and that she had awakened after the collision.
Damage from the accident amounted to $7,000. Both vehicles were declared a total loss, and were towed from the scene. No citations were issued.
(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department today (Sunday), said there were two arrests for Theft, and an OWI arrest. Friday afternoon (Feb. 16), Creston Police arrested 20-year-old Molly Nichole Bagby, of Corning, was arrested at the Creston Hy-Vee. She was charged with Theft in the 2nd Degree/General (over $1,500 under $10,000_. Bagby was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.
And, 39-year-old Yarioska Rondoncama, of New York, was arrested at the Creston Union County LEC (Law Enforcement Center). Rondoncama was charged under a Union County Warrant for three counts of Theft in the 5th Degree. Rondoncama was also charged with OWI/1st offense, and Driving while revoked. He was taken to the Union County Jail where and held on a $2,900 cash or surety bond.
Early Saturday morning, 34-year-old Cody Reese Craig, of Greenfield, was arrested at the Creston Union County LEC for OWI/1st Offense. Craig was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – The North Liberty and Solon Fire Departments responded to a fire at the Iowa Raptor Project around 4:24am on Friday.
Crews arrived to find a fire in four enclosures, which were a total loss. The four raptors in the enclosures were killed. Those include two red-tailed hawks, one Harris’s hawk, and one gyrfalcon. Officials say the remaining birds are being closely observed for any signs of distress.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation and a damage estimate is not yet available.
The Iowa Raptor Project and the Macbride Nature Recreation Area will be closed until further notice.
DES MOINES, Iowa [KCCI] — Three months after the Animal Rescue League of Iowa took in dozens of neglected horses from a property near Madrid, the animals are healed and available for adoption.
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office removed 46 horses from a rural property in November 2023 and charged the owner, 78-year-old Linda Kay Kilbourne of Johnston, with livestock neglect. Once the ARL took the horses into their care, they said the animals were covered in lacerations and bite marks from the other horses and were suffering from undernourishment. Now, the ranch manager at the ARL’s Second Chance Ranch said the herd is healed and ready for new homes. In total, 31 of the 46 horses are in the ARL’s care, with 21 at the ranch facility. See all the horses available for adoption here.
The reason the ranch successfully helped the herd recover is because of recent changes at the facility. Over the past two years, the ARL updated the stalls, outdoor paddock area and hired more staff to help them handle more animals. While the new facilities are able to handle the large herd, it is at capacity. By the end of March, the ARL is expecting more horses to join when five of their mares give birth; emphasizing the importance of getting horses adopted now.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 43. Winds NW @ 5-10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 10.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. S/SE winds @ 10-20 becoming westerly in the afternoon.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. W/NW @ 5-10 becoming southerly in the afternoon.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday: Partly sunny & breezy, with a high near 53.
Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 34. The Low was 8. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 46 and the Low was 24. The Record High for Feb. 18th in Atlantic, was 67 in 2017. The Record Low was -25, in 1978. Sunrise today: 7:12. Sunset: 5:56.
The ADM Boys basketball team has been having a good season so far. The Tigers will be hosting the Atlantic Trojans boys basketball team Monday night in Adel in the first round of Class 3A-Substate 8 bracket . The Tigers only have total of three losses on the season to go with their 18 wins. The Tigers also sit at atop of the Raccoon River Conference with 14 wins and loss. Their only loss in the conference is to the Winterset Huskies earlier this month.
The Tigers are led in scoring by Senior Adam Bryte and sophomore Hudson Lorensen who both average 16 points a game.
ADM Boys Basketball coach Trevor Mickelson had to say how his Tiger is doing so far this season.
Coach Mickelson also talked about how tough the Raccoon River Conference is a always a battle.
Up Next
The ADM Tigers will host the Atlantic Trojans Monday night in the first round of the Class 3A -Substate 8. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM. You can tune into that game on KJAN or online at kjan.com
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LONNIE SULGROVE, 65, of Des Moines (formerly of Bridgewater), died Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center. Celebration of Life services for LONNIE SULGROVE will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church. Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.
A luncheon will follow the service, at the church.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, from 3-until 7-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m.
Burial will be in the Garner Cemetery, south of Bridgewater.
Memorials may be directed to the Lonnie Sulgrove Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.
LONNIE SULGROVE is survived by:
His brother – Les (Linda) Sulgrove, of Des Moines.
Other relatives and friends.
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