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AP Men’s College Basketball Top 25 02/10/2020

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February 10th, 2020 by admin

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 9, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking:

Record Pts Prv
1. Baylor (48) 21-1 1583 1
2. Gonzaga (15) 25-1 1546 2
3. Kansas (1) 20-3 1450 3
4. San Diego St. 24-0 1422 4
5. Louisville 21-3 1331 5
6. Dayton 21-2 1255 6
7. Duke 20-3 1211 7
8. Florida St. 20-3 1170 8
9. Maryland 19-4 1057 9
10. Seton Hall 18-5 1013 12
11. Auburn 21-2 998 11
12. Kentucky 18-5 853 15
13. Penn St. 18-5 787 22
14. West Virginia 18-5 721 13
15. Villanova 17-6 581 10
16. Colorado 19-5 567 24
17. Oregon 18-6 497 14
18. Marquette 17-6 425
19. Butler 18-6 414 19
20. Houston 19-5 402 25
21. Iowa 17-7 374 17
22. Illinois 16-7 235 20
23. Creighton 18-6 213 21
24. Texas Tech 15-8 169
25. LSU 17-6 160 18

Others receiving votes: Michigan St. 124, Rhode Island 57, N. Iowa 44, BYU 43, Arizona 34, Purdue 27, Ohio St. 14, Cincinnati 6, Stephen F. Austin 6, Michigan 3, ETSU 2, Rutgers 2, Virginia 2, Winthrop 1, Wright St. 1.

Women’s College Basketball Top 25 02/10/2020

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February 10th, 2020 by admin

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 9, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking:

Record Pts Prv
1. South Carolina (27) 22-1 747 1
2. Baylor (3) 21-1 716 2
3. Oregon 22-2 697 3
4. NC State 22-1 624 7
5. UConn 20-2 622 4
6. Mississippi St. 22-3 605 8
7. UCLA 21-2 576 10
8. Stanford 21-3 547 6
9. Louisville 21-3 506 5
10. Maryland 20-4 450 13
11. Oregon St. 19-5 428 9
12. Arizona 19-4 426 12
13. DePaul 22-3 382 14
14. Florida St. 20-4 368 17
15. Gonzaga 23-2 324 11
16. Texas A&M 18-5 251 16
17. Iowa 20-4 243 20
18. Kentucky 18-5 221 15
19. Northwestern 19-3 191 21
20. Indiana 19-6 176 18
21. South Dakota 22-2 146 22
22. Arizona St. 16-8 128 19
23. Arkansas 19-5 118 25
24. Missouri St. 20-3 106 24
25. Tennessee 17-6 47 23

Others receiving votes: Princeton 46, TCU 31, Florida Gulf Coast 13, LSU 10, Stony Brook 3, Cent Michigan 1, Fresno St. 1.

Doyle tabs 5th Big Ten weekly honor

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February 10th, 2020 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa’s senior Kathleen Doyle was named to the Big Ten Player of the Week Honor Roll, the conference announced Monday.

Doyle’s honor tallies nine for the Hawkeyes this season. Warnock earned the first Big Ten honor of her career, and Doyle now has accumulated five, including two Big Ten Player of the Week and three Player of the Week Honor Roll awards. McKenna Warnock earned Freshman of the Week (Jan. 27), and senior Makenzie Meyer and sophomore Monika Czinano have also been named to the Big Ten Honor Roll this season.

Doyle broke the Hawkeyes’ single-game assist record against Nebraska (Feb. 6), assisting 15 of Iowa’s 28 made baskets in the 76-60 win over the Cornhuskers and marking her the first Big Ten women’s basketball player to record 15 assists in a single game against a Big Ten opponent since Tori Jankoska (Michigan State) did against Minnesota (Feb. 21, 2016). Her 15 points and 15 assists marked her third double-double of the season and seventh of her career.

On Sunday in Iowa’s, 83-71, win at Purdue, Doyle and Meyer led the Hawkeyes with 22 points apiece, marking her 11th 20-point game of the season.

Doyle and the Hawkeyes hit the road for a Big Ten matchup at Maryland in College Park, Maryland, on Thursday. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. (CT), and the game will air live on BTN.

AP Explains: Why isn’t there a winner of Iowa’s Dem caucuses

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February 10th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(By The Associated Press) – On the eve of the New Hampshire primary, there is still no winner of last week’s Iowa caucuses. Final results of the Democratic caucus were released late Sunday, after the Iowa Democratic Party made a series of corrections to its tally. But Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign exercised its right Monday to ask the state party to take another look at its math. Amid the delays in getting the data and after observing irregularities in the results once they did arrive, The Associated Press says it cannot declare a winner in the first event to decide the Democratic Party’s nominee to challenge President Donald Trump.

Former US ag secretary Vilsack wins $150,000 from Powerball

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February 10th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — A former Iowa governor and U.S. agriculture secretary has claimed a $150,000 Powerball prize. Tom Vilsack picked up winnings Monday at the Iowa Lottery’s headquarters in Clive. His ticket matched the Jan. 22nd Powerball number, and four of the remaining five numbers. He just missed out on the estimated $347 million jackpot.

He bought the ticket at a grocery store in Waukee, where he and his wife live. Vilsack is currently the president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. He told lottery officials his church and his children will share in his winnings.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10th:

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February 10th, 2020 by Jim Field

LOOKING FOR GOOD HOME: 2 Chihuahua puppies, female is brown with long hair, male is white with a bit of tan, all shots up to date. 789-9385.

FOR SALE: 5 piece place setting of stoneware dishes for 12, medium blue trim, excellent condition. $25. 712-235-2854 (Harlan)

WANTED: Shower chair. 249-9132.

WANTED: 2 or 3 bedroom house,  2 bath to rent in Atlantic. 243-3350.

FOR SALE:  IH Farmall 300 toy tractor.  1/16th Scale.  Like new condition.  $25  712-250-0266.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  Buffet – measures 18″D x 50″L x 33″H, $30 – slight damage on finish on top ( in pic ), You will have to pick up.  Located near Atlantic.  (see Pictures).  Call 712-249-9824.  SOLD!

AVAILABLE:  Rehoming Cats.  Adult cats, all between 8-11 years old.  All have been neutered/spayed.  The ideal home will be quiet and no other pets.  These are older cats, and with the exception of the black short haired female, are content to lay in the sun daily.    Will most likely take some time to acclimate.  THESE ARE NOT OUTDOOR CATS.  1 Yellow Long hair male, 1 Gray Tabby Long hair female, 1 Black Long hair female, 1 Black Short hair female, 1 Dilute Tortie female, 1 Black/White Tuxedo Male.  Call 712-249-9824.

WANTED:  a meat grinder.  Call 712-579-1981.

FOR SALE:  Golden retriever puppies and an adult.  Call 712-579-1981.

FOR SALE:  Glass TV stand with 3 glass shelves (it is heavy).  Measures 42″ long x 22″ high x 19″ wide.  Asking $30 (reduced) or best offer.  Call 249-2591 in Atlantic.

Clarinda man arrested Sunday on a weapon-related warrant

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February 10th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A search warrant executed Sunday at a home in Shambaugh resulted in the arrest of man on a firearms-related charge. Deputies in Page County searched the home at 510 2nd Street, on a warrant allowing them to search for and seize as evidence, any firearms, firearm magazines, and ammunition. During the investigation 52-year old Gary Lynn Kent, of Clarinda, was arrested for being a Felon in control of a firearm.

Gary Lynn Kent

Kent was transported to the Page County Jail where he was being held on a $5,000 cash or surety bond. Numerous firearms, ammunition, and firearm magazines were seized during the search. More charges and arrests are pending at this time.

Search Begins for Iowa’s Best Burger

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February 10th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Nominations for the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s (IBC) and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association’s (ICA) Best Burger Contest are being taken now through 5-p.m. on March 10th. Officials say the contest is not only a great way to celebrate Iowa’s 25,000 beef farmers, it’s also a great way to increase business for participating restaurants and draw visitors to Iowa communities. The contest occurs in two phases. In the first phase, Iowans are encouraged to nominate their favorite burger, whether it’s gourmet or down-home style. Nominations will be accepted between now (February 10th) and March 10th, 2020.

This is the eleventh year for the contest, which unites beef lovers and beef farmers across the state. After the nomination period, 10 restaurants will be chosen as finalists and visited by a secret panel of judges, who will determine the ultimate winner. The 2020 Best Burger in Iowa will be announced on May 1, 2020 with the kick-off of May Beef Month in Iowa. Details about the contest, rules, and the voting form are available on the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s website, www.iabeef.org. Burger lovers can also find a link to the online nomination form at the Iowa Beef Council Facebook page; or by texting BEEF to 313131. Photos of your favorite burger can be shared socially using #IABestBurger.

To qualify to be named Iowa’s Best Burger, the burger must be a 100% real beef patty and be served on a bun or bread product. Restaurants can download a digital toolkit including promotional materials for the contest from IBIC’s website at www.iabeef.org, to promote the contest to their customers. The promotional materials can be used in restaurants, online, or on social media.

Family Nature Events at Springbrook State Park – February 22; Memorial Day weekend campsite reservations begin Feb. 22nd

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February 10th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources invite you to join Springbrook State Park staff for two events, on Saturday, February 22nd. At 10 a.m., build “make and take” suet bird feeders at Springbrook’s For the Birds event. And, spend the afternoon on a hike using GPS technology to navigate geological and historical sites in the park at CSA 163 Discovering Prehistory, Geology and Fossils with GPS. More details can be found on the Parks 2020 calendar.

And, the Iowa DNR says for campers interested in spending Memorial Day weekend in a state park, the three-month window to reserve a campsite opens Saturday, February 22nd. Memorial Day weekend will be May 22 through May 25. Now is a good time to start planning an overnight stay to a state park this summer. Information on Iowa’s state parks is available online including the link to make reservations. Campers can also log on directly to the reservation site.

ISU’s Haliburton to miss remainder of season

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February 10th, 2020 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season after suffering a left wrist fracture near the end of the first half in Saturday evening’s win against Kansas State.

The new injury was revealed Sunday after Haliburton underwent an MRI.

“We are disappointed for Tyrese and his family and we are focused on helping him in his recovery,” head coach Steve Prohm said. “Tyrese is a great teammate, leader and valuable member of this program and university in so many ways. There is no doubt in my mind that Tyrese will face this setback with the same energy and passion that we have all come to appreciate and that he will return from this better than ever.”

“This comes as a shock to me, my family, my teammates and coaches,” Haliburton said. “As this season continues, I will try to to be the best teammate possible. I know my brothers will step up and I can’t wait to be there every step of the way.”

Haliburton, a Bob Cousy Award finalist and Oshkosh, Wisconsin native, averaged 15.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and a Big 12-best 6.5 assists and 2.5 steals in 22 games.