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Iowa State looks to sweep Oklahoma St.

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February 28th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Iowa State (12-16, 5-10) vs. Oklahoma State (14-14, 4-11)
Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Saturday, 3 p.m. CST

BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State seeks revenge on Iowa State after dropping the first matchup in Ames. The teams last faced each other on Jan. 21, when the Cyclones outshot Oklahoma State from the field 51 percent to 42 percent and hit 14 more foul shots on the way to an 89-82 victory.

VETERAN PRESENCE: Senior leadership has been on display for both teams this year. Cameron McGriff, Isaac Likekele, Lindy Waters III and Thomas Dziagwa have combined to account for 59 percent of Oklahoma State’s scoring this season. For Iowa State, Solomon Young, Prentiss Nixon and Michael Jacobson have collectively scored 36 percent of the team’s points this season.TERRIFIC TYRESE: Tyrese Haliburton has connected on 41.9 percent of the 124 3-pointers he’s attempted. He’s also made 82.2 percent of his foul shots this season.

WINLESS WHEN: Iowa State is 0-7 when scoring fewer than 61 points and 12-9 when scoring at least 61.

STREAK STATS: Iowa State has dropped its last nine road games, scoring 66.3 points and allowing 78.9 points during those contests. Oklahoma State has won its last three home games, scoring an average of 76 points while giving up 64.3.

DID YOU KNOW: Iowa State is ranked first among Big 12 teams with an average of 70.2 possessions per game.

Meyer, Czinano lift No. 18 Iowa women past Minnesota 90-82

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February 28th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Makenzie Meyer and Monica Czinano scored 24 points apiece and No. 18 Iowa turned back Minnesota 90-82 to run its home-court winning streak to 36. Czinano, who leads the nation in shoot at 70.2%, went 12 of 16 from the field. Meyer was 9-of-12 shooting, draining six 3-pointers, as Iowa shot 60%.

Gadiva Hubbard scored 20 points for the Golden Gophers), who have lost five straight. Meyer had three 3-pointers and Iowa closed the first quarter with a 10-0 run for a 25-15 lead. Minnesota had the first eight of the second quarter and kept the pressure on.

Iowa early News Headlines: Friday, Feb. 28, 2020

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February 28th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:00 a.m. CST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party has released updated results of the Iowa caucuses after the completion of a recount requested by the campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg leads Sanders by a margin of 0.04 percentage points. The Associated Press has reviewed the updated results and won’t call a winner, given concerns about whether the results are fully accurate. The party plans to certify the results Saturday. Iowa awards 41 national delegates. As it stands, Buttigieg has 13 delegates and Sanders has 12. Elizabeth Warren won eight, Joe Biden won six and Amy Klobuchar won one. A final delegate will be awarded Saturday to Buttigieg.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa House Republicans have passed a bill that would require local governments to install metal detectors or armed guards at entrances to government-controlled buildings that prohibit firearms. The bill pushed by gun rights advocate Rep. Steven Holt passed Thursday with only Republican support. Holt argued that gun-free zones prohibit him and other legal gun carriers from protecting their families from shooters. Cities and counties opposed the bill because of the cost of hiring guards or installing equipment at city halls, libraries, courthouses and other public buildings where guns aren’t allowed. The bill advances to the Senate.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa House leaders say they have set a date for a hearing to investigate problems that have surfaced at a state-run institution for people with intellectual disabilities. House Speaker Pat Grassley says the House Government Oversight committee will meet on March 16. Iowa Department of Human Services Director Kelly Garcia will discuss the state’s response to concerns over patient The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating allegations that the former Glenwood superintendent was planning to conduct human sexual arousal experiments and had begun questionable hydration therapy on patients. The department also is looking into a death rate that concerned employees.

Two arrested in Adams County following traffic stop

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February 27th, 2020 by admin

Two people were arrested following a traffic stop Thursday afternoon, in Adams County. Authorities say Deputies pulled over a vehicle for speeding a little after 4-p.m. During their initial investigation, the K9 “Baxo” was deployed, and during a free-air search around the vehicle, alerted to the odor of narcotics. A further investigation resulted in the driver, 30-year old Kyle Wayne Pack, of Red Oak, being arrested for Driving Under Suspension, Interlock Device Required, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. His passenger, 28-year old Courtney Laine Sanson, of Nodaway, was arrested for Permitting an Unauthorized Person to Drive, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Pack and Sanson were being held in the Adams County Jail.

CAM battles hard but falls to Martensdale St. Marys in District Final

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February 27th, 2020 by admin

The CAM Cougars fought like crazy all night but came up short to Martensdale-St. Marys 69-61 in the Class 1A District 14 Final in Stuart on Thursday. CAM fell behind at the end of the first 22-14, and were down by 12 early in the second period. The Cougars clawed their way back in with a 14-0 run to grab a momentary lead before Martensdale grabbed a one point edge at half 31-30. It was a two point game by the end of the third and then the Blue Devils outscored the Cougars 24-18 in the fourth to grab the win.

CAM hit six threes in the opening half, taking advantage of some open looks, but they would only hit three more the rest of the game and two of those came from Ethan Arp late as the Cougars tried to get back in it. CAM worked hard against a much larger Blue Devils squad and Coach Nick Hodges was proud of the way they played.

It was another balanced scoring output for the Cougars with 4 players finishing in double-figures. Nathan Hensley finished with 14, Ben Tibken 13, Jacob Holste 11, and Ethan Arp 10. The Cougars finished the season with a 19-5 record and lose some important seniors. Coach Hodges said they’ve been a great group.

Martensdale-St. Marys also had four double-figure scorers on the night with Jack Franey leading the team with 21. Isaac Gavin had 17, Hogan Franey 16, and Trey Baker added 12. The Blue Devils improved to 22-3 and will move on to the 1A Substate 7 Final on Saturday night against Mount Ayr in Creston at 7:00 p.m.

Boys Class 1A and 3A Playoff Basketball Scoreboard 02/27/2020

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February 27th, 2020 by admin

CLASS 1A District Finals

District 9: Montezuma 66, Keota 48
District 10
: Nodaway Valley 57, Central Decatur, Leon 39
District 13: Mount Ayr 58, Bedford 48
District 14: Martensdale-St. Marys 69, CAM, Anita 61 – ON KJAN
District 15: St. Albert, Council Bluffs 52, Woodbine 43
District 16: St. Mary’s, Remsen 61, Siouxland Christian 53

CLASS 3A Substate Semifinals

Substate 1

Sergeant Bluff-Luton 51, Carroll 39
LeMars 67, MOC-Floyd Valley 61

Substate 8

Denison-Schleswig 53, Winterset 38
Harlan 84, Glenwood 71

CRAIG ALLEN COOPER, 68, of Stuart (Visitation 03/02/2020)

Obituaries

February 27th, 2020 by admin

CRAIG ALLEN COOPER, 68, of Stuart died Wednesday, February 26th. A gathering of family and friends for CRAIG ALLEN COOPER will be held on Monday, March 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Johnson Family Funeral Home & Crematory in Stuart.

Memorial donations may be made to the family and may be sent in care of Johnson Family Funeral Home, PO Box 246, Stuart, IA 50250.

Glenwood Police/Mills County Sheriff’s report (2/27)

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February 27th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Glenwood Police Department reports two men were arrested today (Thursday). 39-year old Bret Brewer, of Blanchard, OK., was arrested for False identification, Theft in the 5th degree and Forgery. He also was arrested on numerous warrants from different counties
and states. His total cash or surety bond was set at $28,300.

And, 30-year old Jordan Henze, of Glenwood, was arrested for OWI 1st offense. He later posted a $1,000 bond and was released.

And, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports 30-year old Danielle Patricia Simmons, of Sidney, was arrested Wednesday morning at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree. She was being held on $5,000 bond.

35-year old Jaime Lea Petersen, of Council Bluffs, was arrested this (Thursday) morning, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. Petersen was taken into custody at the Pottawattamie County Jail, and held on a $5,000 bond.

CAM faces Martensdale-St. Marys tonight in 1A District 14 Final

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February 27th, 2020 by admin

The CAM Cougars (19-4) will take on the Martensdale-St. Marys Blue Devils (21-3) tonight in the boys basketball 1A District 14 Final. The game will be played at West Central Valley High School in Stuart and we’ll have coverage on KJAN.

The Cougars were able to take down Earlham 71-66 and Stanton 65-51 to reach this game. Martensdale-St. Marys paved their road to the District Final with wins over Southwest Valley 80-46 and Coon Rapids-Bayard 63-48.

The Cougars come in averaging 59 points per game and have used a balanced attack to have success this season. 6 different Cougars are averaging 8 or more points per game. Connor McKee and Jacob Holste both have averaged 10 per outing and have traded being the leading scorer the past two games.

Martensdale-St Marys has a strong offense that is averaging 71 points per game. They have four players averaging double-figure scoring, led by 6-4 Junior Trey Baker who has poured in 18 points per game.

Chris Parks will have the call from Stuart on AM 1220, FM 101.1, and online at kjan.com. Pregame will start at 6:45 p.m. with tip-off at 7:00 p.m.

Minor injury accident in Union County

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February 27th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

One person suffered what were described as “suspected minor/non-incapacitating injuries, during a collision Wednesday morning, near Lorimor. The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports a 2015 cargo van driven by 25-year old Dallas Dorrian, of Grimes, was traveling south Warbler Avenue (County Road P-54) at around 9:23-a.m., at the same time a 2013 Buick LaCrosse SUV was traveling north. The vehicles met at the crest of a hill and sideswiped each other.

The van broke an axle and came to rest on the road. The SUV entered the east ditch. The driver, 80-year old Doreen Bowman, of Thayer, suffered minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to Madison County. No charges were filed.