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Men’s basketball: Iowa 86, Gophers 77 – FINAL

Sports

January 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Minneapolis, MN) — Ben Krikke scored 25 points, Josh Dix, who got the start in place of an injured Patrick McCaffery, added 21 points and Iowa beat Minnesota 86-77 on Monday night to make Fran McCaffery the winningest coach in program history. Fran McCaffery, who is in his 28th season as a head coach and 14th at Iowa, won his 272nd game as a Hawkeye, passing Dr. Tom Davis (1986-99) for the most victories in program history. On Jan. 6, McCaffery won his 127th career Big Ten game to move past Davis for the most league victories.

Dix scored eight straight Iowa points, capped by a pullup jumper with 7:07 left for a 67-56 lead. Minnesota got as close as five points from there, but Owen Freeman’s dunk and subsequent free throw pushed Iowa’s advantage to 78-67 with 1:27 remaining. Tony Perkins added 13 points and Freeman had 12 points and eight rebounds for Iowa (11-6, 3-3 Big Ten). McCaffery did

Iowa improved to 11-6 overall and 3-3 in the Big Ten. Iowa shot 53.8 percent from the field, while Minnesota was held to 48.3 percent. The Hawkeyes also outrebounded the Gophers, 37-30.

Former Iowa star Luka Garza, the national player of the year in 2021, sat behind the Hawkeye bench. Garza, now a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, is the school’s men’s leader in scoring at 2,306 points. Caitlin Clark became Iowa’s all-time career scoring leader on Sunday with 2,813 points.

Iowa returns home to play No. 2 Purdue on Saturday. Minnesota goes on the road to play Michigan State on Thursday.

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Trump wins historic Iowa Caucus victory, DeSantis second, Haley third

News

January 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Former President Donald Trump won the 2024 Iowa Republican Party’s Caucuses by a historic margin. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finished a distant second.

Trump finished second in the 2016 Iowa Caucuses with about 24 percent support. He easily won Iowa in the General Election in 2016 and 2020 — and surpassed 51 percent in last (Monday) night’s Caucuses.

Trump called for unity as the race moves forward.

Trump, who called his competitors DeSantis and Haley very smart, capable people, thanked his family and the campaign staff. Trump also singled out Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, the only statewide elected official to endorse him.

Trump won 98 of 99 Iowa counties. He lost Johnson County by one vote. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finished with just over 21 percent support — nearly two points ahead of former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.

DeSantis called the results “marching orders” for his campaign.

DeSantis says his campaign faced an onslaught.

The DeSantis campaign accused media outlets of election interference by projecting Donald Trump had won before many Caucus-goers had started voting. Haley also said she was Trump’s main competitor. “When you look at how we’re doing in New Hampshire, in South Carolina, and beyond,” she said to loud applause, “I can safely say tonight Iowa made this Republican primary a two person race.” After giving a litany of personal thank yous, Haley reflected on spending eleven months in Iowa. “The kindness of Iowans will never be lost on me,” Haley said.

Governor Kim Reynolds, who endorsed DeSantis, says the Iowa Caucus results make it a two-person race — between DeSantis and Trump.

Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, who finished a distant fourth, ended his campaign and endorsed Trump. Jimmy Centers, a communications director for Governor Terry Branstad, says it’s pretty clear Trump is the frontrunner for the G-O-P’s presidential nomination despite candidates like DeSantis and Haley campaigning in Iowa for the past year.*

Centers says unlike 2016, Trump had a record to run on — and that appealed to Caucus-goers.

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Tue., 1/16/24

Weather

January 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny and cold, with a high near 6. W/SW winds 10-25 mph. Wind chill values as low as -35. **WIND CHILL WARNING until Noon today; WIND CHILL ADVISORY from Noon today until 9-a.m. Wednesday**

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a temperature falling to near -2 by 9pm, then rising to around 4 during the remainder of the night. SW winds 10-20. Wind chill values as low as -20.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. W/SW winds 5-10 becoming northerly. Wind chill values as low as -10.

Thursday: Snow likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Blustery.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was -3. The Low was -9. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 52 and the Low was 32. The Record High for Jan. 16th in Atlantic, was 64 in 1990. The Record Low was -25, in 2009. Sunrise today: 7:44. Sunset: 5:16.

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No. 24 Iowa State men visit No. 20 BYU Tuesday night

Sports

January 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

With a new national ranking and a 2-1 Big-12 record the Iowa State men are on the road on Tuesday night to visit 20th ranked BYU. The Cougars are 13-3 overall and 9-1 at home.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who says the Cyclones will need a big effort.

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Fremont County Sheriff’s report for 1/15/24

News

January 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Sidney, Iowa) – Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports the following arrests:

• On 01/04/2024, deputies arrested Tia Lashawn Campbell, age 26 of Omaha, Nebraska on an active Fremont County warrant for failure to appear. She was being held at the Pottawattamie County Jail. She is being held at the Fremont County Jail on a $10,000 cash/surety warrant as well as an active warrant out of the State of Texas.

Campbell

• On 01/04/2024, deputies arrested Jonathon Allen Cunningham, age 40 of Omaha in Hamburg, for:
Keeping a Vehicle for the use of Controlled Substances
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
He is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $2,000 cash/surety bond.

Hayes

Cunningham

• On 01/06/2024, deputies arrested Mary Ruth Hayes, age 60 of Hamburg, Iowa. Deputies were called to the Cubby’s Convenience Store in rural Percival for a report of an issue with an employee. Deputies allege that Hayes, an employee of the business, was observed stealing money from a Salvation Army bucket near the cash register. It is alleged that Hayes then broke into an office and destroyed a surveillance system in an attempt to hide the reported theft.

Hayes was arrested for:
Burglary 3rd Degree
Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree
Two counts of Theft 5th Degree
Hayes was released after posting $5,000 cash/surety bond.

• On 01/07/2024, deputies arrested Jimmie Lee Holman, age 40 of Kansas City, Missouri near the intersection of Hwy 2 and 210th Ave in rural Percival. Holman was arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense, and Interference with Official Acts. He is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $6,000 cash bond.

Schacher

Peeler

Holdman

• On 01/09/2024 deputies arrested Steven David Schacher, age 59 of Nebraska City, Nebraska. Schacher was arrested on Interstate 29 near the 6-mile marker for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense. He was released on $1,000 cash/surety bond.
• In 01/10/2024, deputies arrested Joseph Andrew Peeler, age 38 of Hamburg, Iowa for Child Endangerment, causing Serious Injury, a Class C Felony. Peeler was arrested in connection with a September 2023 investigation into a firework related incident near Farragut, Iowa. On 09/16/2023 at approximately 2009hrs, Fremont County received a 911 call of a juvenile who had been injured by a firework at a rural residence near Farragut. The 11-year-old male was transported with critical injuries to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital and then air lifted to a trauma center in Omaha. Farragut Fire and Rescue, Shenandoah Fire and Rescue, and the Iowa State Patrol were assisted by the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office at the scene. Peeler was released after posting a $10,000 cash/surety bond.

• On 1/10/2024, deputies were called to an address in Sidney for a report of a fight in progress. Deputies allege that Ambriea Rose Chandler, age 31 of Sidney, began arguing with a family household member concerning a missing wedding ring that they alleged Chandler stole, as well as use of food items in the home.

Chandler

It is alleged that Chandler threw a bowl of chili at the victim, causing pain. During the incident, another victim reported being struck in the chest with a food container in November of 2023 by Chandler. Deputies observed the victim was still bruised from the incident. Both victims were considered “older victims” by the Iowa code.
Chandler was arrested for two counts of Domestic Abuse causing bodily injury and held without bond pending an initial appearance with the Fremont County Magistrate.
On 01/11/2024, Chandler was released from custody on her Own Recognizance at approximately 3:50-p.m.
On 01/11/2024, at approximately 6:30-p.m., Chandler was arrested in Sidney for two counts of Violating a No Contact Order, Tampering with a Witness, and Theft 5th Degree against on an Older Individual. It is alleged that shortly after being released from custody, Chandler returned to the victim’s residence, returned the stolen property, and asked the victim to drop the domestic abuse charge.
Chandler is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $7,000 cash only bond.
Disclaimer: A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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Clark Named B1G Player of the Week for the Fourth Consecutive Week

Sports

January 15th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa National Player of the Year candidate, Caitlin Clark, earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors the conference office announced on Monday.

This marks Clark’s 25th weekly award from the conference, which is the most in Big Ten conference history surpassing former Hawkeye, Megan Gustafson. (23)

She garnered weekly honors for the fourth consecutive week and the seventh time this season.

Clark led the Hawkeyes to a pair of conference wins against Purdue and No. 14 Indiana. Against the Boilermakers, Clark registered her fourth triple-double of the season and 15th of her career. She had 26 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds. In a primetime matchup with the Hoosiers, Clark recorded 30 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds. She has 13 career games with 30+ points and 10+ assists, no one in college women’s basketball in past 25 seasons has more than two such games. Five of those have come against ranked teams.

UP NEXT

The second-ranked Hawkeyes will host Wisconsin on Jan. 16. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (CT) inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will broadcast on Peacock (subscription required) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

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Wicked cold weather can be dangerous, deadly to our pets

News

January 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – With high temperatures in the negative numbers and wind chills approaching 35-below, Iowa’s a pretty inhospitable place right now — for people and for our pets.

KC Routos, development director of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, says some dog and cat owners are taking their furry friends with them on errands to the grocery store and elsewhere, and they’re leaving the animals in running vehicles. Routos says that’s a dangerous, potentially deadly move, for your pet.

“If you leave your car running and something happens where it happens to turn off, or they step on the window and it rolls down, or any variety of things could happen, just on accident,” Routos says, “so it’s always best just to leave your pet at home when it’s extreme temperatures like this.”

Even Siberian Huskies like Raven, a dog that’s available for adoption, shouldn’t be left outside in this weather. (ARL-Iowa photo)

While exercise is important for all of us, she says it’s likely best not to take your pets on their typical strolls around the neighborhood — or anywhere else — until it warms up.

“We’d recommend probably not taking dogs out for walks during these extreme temperatures,” Routos says. “Their paws can be a little bit more sensitive to it and frostbite can probably happen pretty quickly in these extreme temperatures, just like they can for humans.”

Some animals are built for colder weather and enjoy playing in the cold. Routos says the owner should increase the amount of food that animal is given, especially extra protein, to keep them and their fur healthy and in good shape. It’s vital that outside animals have the proper protection from the bitter temperatures.

“If your pet absolutely has to be kept outside, make sure that they have housing where they can be free of any of the elements, including the wind, and making sure that any water that they have is unfrozen,” Routos says. “Even Huskies, in this temperature, it can be a little bit cold because they’re not necessarily used to it like they are maybe in some other areas.”

Puppies, small dogs and older dogs have a lower tolerance for cold temperatures, she says, so only let them outside to relieve themselves, or train them to use paper pads indoors. Also, when your pet comes back inside, towel dry their paws, legs and stomach, as chemicals used to melt ice can be dangerous for your dog to ingest while licking his paws. Snow and encrusted ice may also cause your dog’s paw pads to bleed.

Find more tips at: ARL-Iowa.org

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Trojan basketball is ready for a Unique Gameday Experience

Sports

January 15th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Tuesday January 16th is a going to be a unique day for Trojan Athletics. Both the Atlantic girls (4-9) and boys (3-8) basketball are gearing up for a home stand Tuesday morning against Red Oak, with one unique twist. The whole gymnasium will be packed with Atlantic students from all grades thanks to a plan from Head Coach Dan Vargason and Atlantic Athletic Director Andy Mitchell.

Different school employees, citizens, and groups like the Booster club have volunteered their time and resources to help make this special event happen. However, even with all the effort and community involvement Mitchell still wants the focus of the game to be on the students in attendance and the students down on the floor.

It will be a great atmosphere for two talented Trojan teams, who at times have shown their competitive nature. The raucous environment will be a new one in the gymnasium this year and is making the Atlantic players excited.

Tipoff for the double header starts at 11:30 a.m. for the girls and the boys are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

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Hawkeyes Rise to No. 2 in AP Poll

Sports

January 15th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa women’s basketball team is ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press Top-25 released on Monday.

The Hawkeyes have been ranked in the Top-5 since the poll came out since Oct. 17. Iowa currently owns the longest active streak in the AP Top 5 at 12 consecutive weeks.

Iowa has 324 appearances in the AP Poll and the Hawkeyes rank 23rd for all-time appearances.

The Hawkeyes are coming off their 13th victory of the season by 20+ points. Iowa snapped No. 14 Indiana’s 13-game winning streak on Saturday with a, 84-57 victory. Iowa last started 17-1 in the 1995-96 season and is 3-0 against AP Top 25 teams this season.

UP NEXT

The second-ranked Hawkeyes will host Wisconsin on Jan. 16. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (CT) inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will broadcast on Peacock (subscription required) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

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Drake’s Darian DeVries talks defense

Sports

January 15th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Drake coach Darian DeVries credits defense for the Bulldogs return to the top of the Missouri Valley standings. Drake beat Indiana State at home and Southern Illinois on the road and are 5-1 in the Valley and 14-3 overall.

The Bulldogs limited Southern Illinois to 36 percent shooting in a 76-58 victory on the road.

Drake returns to action Wednesday at Illinois State.

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