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Game Times, TV Information Announced for MBB

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October 3rd, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, announced start times and television information for men’s basketball games for the 2023-24 season.

A minimum of 28 of Iowa’s 31 regular season games have been selected to be televised. The Hawkeyes will appear on BTN 18 times, FS1 six times, FOX and ESPNU once each, while being on the Peacock streaming service twice.

The Hawkeyes will be on FS1 six times: at Creighton (Nov. 14), vs. Oklahoma (Nov. 23), Purdue (Jan. 20), at Michigan (Jan. 27), Ohio State (Feb. 2) and the regular season finale against Illinois (March 10).

Iowa will appear on FOX during the second game of the Rady Children’s Invitational in San Diego against either Seton Hall or USC on Nov. 24 and the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series matchup against Iowa State will be televised on ESPNU on Dec. 7.

Iowa will appear on NBC’s Peacock (subscription) service twice – Alabama State (Nov. 10) and at Michigan State (Feb. 20) – during the regular season.

The Hawkeyes’ exhibition game against Quincy (Oct. 30), the season opener against North Dakota (Nov. 7) and additional home games against Arkansas State (Nov. 17) and Northern Illinois (Dec. 29) will be streamed on B1G+ (subscription).

Fran McCaffery, entering his 14th season as Iowa’s head coach, returns three starters and eight letterwinners from a team that went 19-14, finished tied for fifth in the Big Ten Conference and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for a fourth straight year.

The Hawkeyes also welcome seven newcomers to the roster, including Valparaiso transfer Ben Krikke and Belmont transfer Even Brauns.

Season tickets and Fight for Iowa Mobile passes are available by contacting the Iowa Athletics Ticket Office at hawkeyesports.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-IA-HAWKS.

Big Ten Network Announces 2023-24 Men’s Basketball Schedule

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October 3rd, 2023 by admin

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Big Ten Network today announced its 2023-24 Big Ten men’s basketball schedule, including television coverage of more than 130 games. The season begins on Oct. 29, with a pair of charity exhibitions featuring highly-touted programs as Tennessee visits Michigan State and Kansas takes on Illinois to benefit the Hawai’i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund. The Big Ten Network men’s basketball schedule also includes nearly 80 conference matchups and eight Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament games.

 

Non-conference play tips off with a doubleheader on Monday, Nov. 6, as Purdue hosts Samford at 6:30 p.m. ET and Michigan State hosts James Madison at 8:30 p.m. ET. Additional non-conference matchups include Missouri at Minnesota on Nov. 16, Harvard vs. Indiana at Gainbridge Field House on Nov. 26 and Mississippi State vs. Rutgers on Dec. 23 from the Prudential Center.

 

Conference play starts off in primetime on Friday, Dec. 1, when Maryland takes on Indiana at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Purdue visiting Northwestern at 9 p.m. ET. Three additional Big Ten conference games will air on BTN over the following three days, including Illinois at Rutgers Minnesota at Ohio State and Iowa at Purdue.

 

On Sunday, Jan. 7, Big Ten basketball returns to the Palestra in Philadelphia as Michigan takes on Penn State at noon ET.

 

The 2024 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Presented by TIAA takes place from the Target Center in Minneapolis, March 13-17. All eight games in Thursday’s second round and Friday’s, quarterfinals will appear on the Big Ten Network.

 

Outside of the two exhibitions being televised on Oct. 29, all remaining exhibition games and 38 additional non-conference games, including at least one for each school, will be available this year on B1G+. Subscriptions options are available in conference pass, school pass or sport pass formats starting at just $9.95 per month.

 

All men’s basketball programming on the Big Ten Network can be streamed via the web, smartphones, tablets and connected devices on the Fox Sports app. Confirmation on all tip-off times, on-air talent, the complete B1G+ schedule and Big Ten Network studio programming will be available in the coming weeks.

 

2023-24 Men’s Basketball Television Schedule:

 

Date Visiting Team Home Team Time (ET)
October 29, 2023 Tennessee Michigan State 3:30 PM
October 29, 2023 Kansas Illinois 6:00 PM
November 6, 2023 Samford Purdue 6:30 PM
November 6, 2023 James Madison Michigan State 8:30 PM
November 7, 2023 Florida Gulf Coast Indiana 6:30 PM
November 7, 2023 UNC-Asheville Michigan 8:30 PM
November 9, 2023 Southern Indiana Michigan State 7:00 PM
November 10, 2023 Youngstown State Michigan 6:30 PM
November 10, 2023 Dayton Northwestern 8:30 PM
November 12, 2023 Army Indiana 7:00 PM
November 13, 2023 Rider Nebraska 8:00 PM
November 14, 2023 St. Francis (PA) Penn State 7:00 PM
November 15, 2023 Merrimack Ohio State 7:00 PM
November 16, 2023 Wright State Indiana 7:00 PM
November 16, 2023 Missouri Minnesota 9:00 PM
November 19, 2023 Western Michigan Ohio State 4:00 PM
November 19, 2023 Alcorn State Michigan State 6:00 PM
November 19, 2023 Southern Illinois 8:00 PM
November 21, 2023 UMBC Maryland 7:00 PM
November 21, 2023 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Minnesota 9:00 PM
November 22, 2023 Duquesne Nebraska 8:00 PM
November 24, 2023 Western Illinois Illinois 9:00 PM
November 25, 2023 South Alabama Maryland 7:00 PM
November 26, 2023 Harvard Indiana 4:30 PM
November 27, 2023 Western Illinois Wisconsin 7:00 PM
November 28, 2023 Georgia Southern Michigan State 6:30 PM
November 28, 2023 Texas Southern Purdue 8:30 PM
November 29, 2023 Central Michigan Ohio State 7:00 PM
November 29, 2023 North Florida Iowa 9:00 PM
November 30, 2023 New Orleans Minnesota 7:00 PM
December 1, 2023 Maryland Indiana 7:00 PM
December 1, 2023 Purdue Northwestern 9:00 PM
December 2, 2023 Bucknell Penn State 12:00 PM
December 2, 2023 Illinois Rutgers 4:00 PM
December 3, 2023 Minnesota Ohio State 6:30 PM
December 4, 2023 Iowa Purdue 7:00 PM
December 6, 2023 Penn State Maryland 7:00 PM
December 6, 2023 Nebraska Minnesota 9:00 PM
December 9, 2023 Florida Gulf Coast Minnesota 12:00 PM
December 9, 2023 Ohio State Penn State 6:00 PM
December 10, 2023 Michigan Iowa 4:30 PM
December 10, 2023 Michigan State Nebraska 6:30 PM
December 12, 2023 Alcorn State Maryland 7:00 PM
December 13, 2023 Chicago State Northwestern 8:00 PM
December 14, 2023 Jacksonville State Wisconsin 8:00 PM
December 16, 2023 Eastern Michigan Michigan 2:15 PM
December 16, 2023 Florida A&M Iowa 4:30 PM
December 17, 2023 Colgate Illinois 1:00 PM
December 18, 2023 Oakland Michigan State 7:00 PM
December 19, 2023 Morehead State Indiana 6:30 PM
December 19, 2023 Nicholls State Maryland 8:30 PM
December 20, 2023 UMBC Iowa 8:00 PM
December 21, 2023 Jacksonville Purdue 6:30 PM
December 21, 2023 North Alabama Indiana 8:30 PM
December 22, 2023 Chicago State Wisconsin 8:00 PM
December 23, 2023 Mississippi State Rutgers 12:00 PM
December 28, 2023 Coppin State Maryland 7:00 PM
December 29, 2023 McNeese State Michigan

How To Watch Iowa Football On Peacock

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October 3rd, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa football team will make its debut on Peacock (NBC streaming service) this Saturday when the Hawkeyes host Purdue. Kickoff is slated for 2:33 p.m. (CT) at Kinnick Stadium. 

 

Peacock (NBC Streaming Service)
Peacock is a streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes movies, TV shows, live sports and news, Peacock plans start at $5.99/month or $59.99/year. Peacock is available across a variety of devices (visit peacocktv.com for a list of supported devices). 

 

To get started, find or download the Peacock application on your device or head directly to peacocktv.com and enter your email address to create a Peacock account. Peacock is available to stream within the United States and certain U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). 

 

Peacock is currently offering a discounted rate four students, alumni and parents. 

 

Peacock Premium Student Discount / Alumni & Parent Offer: 

• Student Discount: $1.99/month for 12 months
bit.ly/ui_peacock_student 

 

• Alumni & Parent Offer: $39.99/year (annual offer, not a monthly fee | Savings of $20)
bit.ly/ui_peacock_alumni 

 

• Peacock Sports Pass Subscription (Businesses): everpass.com/peacocksportspass 

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to close next week for inspection

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October 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Omaha/Council Bluffs)  – Officials with the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department say the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge linking Council Bluffs and Omaha, will close on Monday, October 9th, for a 5-year maintenance inspection operation. The bridge is expected to be closed at least through Wednesday, October 18th. Parks & Recreation says the inspection is essential for the safety of the public.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian bridge; Photo credit: Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau

Grassley: Congress needs to ‘stop playing chicken’ with government funding

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October 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Members of the U-S House and Senate now have some 42 days to reach an agreement on spending or they’ll face yet another shutdown of the federal government, what Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says would be an embarrassment. The temporary deal, known as a continuing resolution, was passed over the weekend “in the nick of time,” Grassley says, with only a few hours to spare.  “Congress needs to stop playing chicken with government funding,” Grassley says. “Government shutdowns bring terrible uncertainty, not just for federal employees, but for Americans who depend on basic government services to be up and running.”

Grassley, a Republican, says it costs a lot of money to shut down the government and even more to open it back up, creating a no-win scenario. There’s now a reprieve, but Grassley says he’s not entirely confident the 45-day extension will be sufficient. “If we can’t work together in a bipartisan way to get that done, we’ll be faced with the prospect of another embarrassing shutdown in mid-November,” Grassley says, “then Congress will be forced to eat its Thanksgiving turkey with a slice of humble pie on the side.”

Senator Grassley. (photo from Senate Budget Committee hearing)

Last week’s death of California Senator Dianne Feinstein means Grassley — at age 90 — is now the oldest serving member of the Senate — and House. He was asked if it changes his perspective, or brings an added sense of responsibility as the eldest statesman. “My perspective on serving the people of Iowa hasn’t changed since I was 47 years old and a new member of the United States Senate, or 43 years later, being the most senior member of the Senate and the senior member of the United States Senate by age.

He says “No, it doesn’t change my perspective at all the only thing I can say is, the alternative wouldn’t be as good.”

DOUGLAS J. BAKER, 78, of Harlan (Mass of Christian Burial 10/5/23)

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October 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

DOUGLAS J. BAKER, 78, of Harlan, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Myrtue Medical Center, in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial for DOUG BAKER will be held 11-a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan is on Thursday, from 9-until 11-a.m.

Burial is in the Harlan Cemetery.

DOUGLAS BAKER is survived by:

His wife – Mary Baker, of Harlan.

His son – Maxwell (Sarah) Baker, of Grinnell.

His daughter – Sarah Baker, of Omaha, NE.

His sisters – Susan (Raymond) Arnold, of Minden, and Michelle (Gary) Blum, of Harlan.

5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

The B1G Trip: Iowa Women’s Basketball in Europe

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October 3rd, 2023 by admin

On Monday, October 16, at 8:00 p.m. ET, the Big Ten Network will debut The B1G Trip: Iowa Women’s Basketball in Europe Presented by DIRECTV. The B1G Trip takes viewers behind-the-scenes with the 2023 national runner-up Hawkeye women’s basketball team for three exhibition games on an 11-day tour of Italy and Croatia.

B1G Network Originals cameras embedded with the team to capture on and off court moments. Highlights include a pizza-making class in Naples, sightseeing on the Amalfi Coast, ziplining in Croatia and kayaking in the Adriatic Sea. Plus, a look at the game action as the Hawkeyes play their first three contests since last year’s national championship.

“We think all Iowa fans, and women’s basketball fans across the country, will enjoy riding along on this amazing summer trip with the Hawkeyes,” said B1G Network Vice President of Originals & Storytelling Bill Friedman. “Our crew filmed the team from their arrival in Naples through their departure in Dubrovnik, capturing unforgettable moments and the personalities that make this Hawkeyes team so unique.”

This is the third season of The B1G Trip, and the first season to feature a women’s team. Subsequent episodes will debut on Monday, October 23rd and Monday, October 30th – also at 8:00 PM Eastern.

The B1G Trip – Iowa Women’s Basketball in Europe (Trailer): https://youtu.be/Qq_RSlI20wQ

Hearing set for Thursday in Griswold, on Patron disciplinary action

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October 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

***UPDATE 10/4/23: The appeal request has been withdrawn. Therefore, the Oct. 5 special meeting / hearing has been cancelled.***

(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold School District’s Board of Education will hold a special meeting Thursday evening in the Conference Room at 20 Madison Street, beginning at 6:30-p.m. According to the agenda, the meeting is being called to conduct a hearing on “Imposed disciplinary action of a patron,” and includes action on a motion to “Affirm or overturn [the] Administration’s Disciplinary Action imposed on a patron.”

Griswold School District Superintendent Dave Henrichs told KJAN News the incident sparking the disciplinary action occurred during a football game on Sept. 22nd.

Henrichs didn’t want to elaborate prior to the School Board’s meeting on what the patron allegedly did to warrant the disciplinary action, so as to not influence their discussion, but he did speak with regard to his decision to implement the punishment for it.

Henrichs didn’t wish to comment on whether or not the Board with affirm or overturn his decision.

He was asked if this was the first time such action against a patron has place against a Griswold School patron.

The public is welcome to attend Thursday evening’s meeting, since it is not a closed session. Looking ahead to the Board’s next – regular- meeting on Oct. 16th, Dave Henrichs said they should receive information on the Griswold School District’s certified enrollment numbers that will be submitted to the State.

Cyclones Drop Battle with No. 6 BYU

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October 3rd, 2023 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State (4-8-1, 1-4 Big 12) dropped Monday night’s matchup with No. 6 BYU (10-1-2, 3-0-2 Big 12) by a score of 7-0 in the teams’ first-ever meeting.

BYU showed why it was once ranked as the top team in the land, as the sixth-ranked Cougars jumped out to an early 1-0 lead thanks to a goal in the second minute of play.

The Cougars would convert on two more prime opportunities, taking a 3-0 lead into the break.

Avery Gillahan had five saves in the first half, as BYU outshot the Cyclones 12-6 in the first stanza of play.

BYU kept up the pressure in the second half, converting an early opportunity into a goal in the 50th minute of play. The Cougars would tack on three more goals to secure a 7-0 win over Iowa State.

Haley Woodward saw her first action as a Cyclone in the second half, starting in the place of Gillahan. Woodward fell one save shy of her career best, tallying eight saves.

The sixth-ranked Cougars outshot the Cyclones 30-10 on the day as the Cyclones as a whole recorded 13 saves. A new team best on the season.

Kristin Boos and Leia Khairy each recorded multiple shots for the Cyclones. It was the first match this season that not a single Cyclone played all 90 minutes in a match.

Fannon’s Thoughts 

“We learned plenty tonight. We knew with a three-game week we’d need to keep people fresh. A lot of players were able to get in tonight and show some things. I think there’s plenty to learn and we know that if you lose a game 1-nil or 2-nil, you lose the game. We know we just need to learn and move on from it.”

Goals 

Iowa State: N/A

BYU: Bella Folino (4), Brecken Mozingo (7), Erin Bailey 2(9), Ellie Boren (2), Zoe Jacobs (1), Ellie Walbruch (5)

Assists

Iowa State: N/A

BYU: Kendell Petersen (9), Sierra Pennock (1), Bella Folino (2), Olivia Katoa 2(5), Olivia Smith (5), Jacey Wood (1)

 

Up Next 

Following its two-game homestand against Houston and BYU, Iowa State will head for Texas to face off with the Baylor Bears this Thursday, October 5, at 7 p.m. Thursday’s match will be streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. 

MARY PURDY, 94, of Orient (Svcs. 10/6/23)

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October 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

MARY PURDY, 94, of Orient, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  Funeral services for MARY PURDY will be held 2-p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield.

Visitation at the funeral home is on Thursday, Oct. 5th, from 2-until 7-p.m., with the family greeting friends at the funeral home on Friday, from 1-until 2-p.m.

Burial is in the Orient Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Orient following the burial.  Th

 Memorials may be directed to the Plymouth Congregational Church in Orient.

MARY PURDY is survived by:

Her son – Bill (Linda) Purdy, of Orient.

Her daughter – Martha (Jack) Rew, of Overland Park, KS

Her sister – Claudia (Gary) Hammond, of TX.

11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.