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12 Hawkeyes Advance to Soldier Salute Semifinals

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December 30th, 2023 by admin

CORALVILLE, Iowa — Twelve University of Iowa wrestlers advanced to the semifinals at the Soldier Salute on Friday evening at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes have multiple semifinalists at four different weight classes, including three Hawkeyes at 133 pounds in Brody Teske, Cullan Schriever and unattached freshman Kale Petersen.

Seven Hawkeyes advanced through the quarterfinal round on technical falls. Drake Ayala, Zach Glaizer and Real Woodseach tallied up multiple techs throughout the day, while Patrick Kennedy earned a pin in the morning before ending the night with a technical fall in the quarterfinals. Two unattached freshmen, Petersen and Gabe Arnold, are still alive in the winners’ bracket. Arnold majored Devan Hendricks (Bellarmine), 12-2, to advance.

The Solider Salute concludes on Saturday, beginning with Session III starting at 11:00 a.m. (CT). The action will be streamed live on BTN+.

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Prison Inmate Joseph Pray Dies

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December 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

CLARINDA, Iowa – Official with the Iowa Department of Corrections, today (Friday), reported 66-year-old Joseph Charles Pray, who was serving a 45-year maximum term for the crimes of sex abuse in the 2nd and 3rd degrees out of Polk County, died from natural causes Wednesday afternoon, December 27, 2023. Pray died at Bryans East Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska where he had been housed due to chronic illness.

His sentence began on May 24, 2021.

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Hawkeyes Send 16 to Quarterfinals at Soldier Salute

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December 29th, 2023 by admin

CORALVILLE, Iowa — Sixteen University of Iowa wrestlers advanced to the quarterfinals on Friday morning at Xtream Arena.

The Hawkeyes have multiple quarterfinalists at four different weight classes, including three Hawkeyes at 149 pounds and four at 133 pounds. Iowa posted 16 bonus point victories during the first session, including six technical falls and two pins.

Patrick Kennedy needed just 1:25 to dispatch Connor Euton (Iowa State) at 165, and at 133 Brody Teske (Iowa) pinned Garrett Totten of Navy in 4:34.

Wrestling unattached, freshman Kale Petersen knocked off 12th ranked Angelo Rini.

Session II of the Soldier Salute will begin at 3:30 p.m. (CT). The action will be streamed live on BTN+.

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Iowa OC Brian Ferentz prepares for final game at Citrus Bowl

Sports

December 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz says too much attention has been focused on him and not what the Hawkeyes have accomplished this season. The son of head coach Kirk Ferentz was informed in the middle of the season that he will not be retained and his final game will be Monday’s Citrus Bowl against Tennessee.

A win on Monday would be the 11th of the season and only the fourth time it has happened.

Brian Ferentz says he has remained focused on this season since being informed of his dismissal.

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No. 4 Iowa women host Minnesota on Saturday

Sports

December 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

The fourth ranked Iowa Hawkeye women return to Big Ten play on Saturday by hosting Minnesota. Under first-year coach Dawn Plitzuweit the Gophers are 11-1.

That’s Iowa coach Lisa Bluder who says the Gophers have made big strides this season and the addition of six-five center Sophie Hart from North Carolina State has been a difference maker.

Both teams have been off since the 21st and Bluder feels the time off was good for her team.

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Iowa’s Nick Jackson has unexpected decision to make

Sports

December 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson spent most of this month preparing for what he thought was his final college game. Now the Virginia transfer has a decision to make. He could return after being granted a waiver by the NCAA for another season. Jackson finished second in tackles and second in sacks for an Iowa team that takes a 10-3 record into Monday’s Citrus Bowl against Tennessee.

If this is his one and only year with the program he will always remember playing in Kinnick Stadium.

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Seek professional help if resolving to quit smoking in 2024

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December 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to quit smoking, and a survey finds 70-percent of Iowa smokers -want- to quit, while 50-percent will -try- to quit in 2024. There are mixed messages circulating about how vaping might be able to help smokers to kick the habit, messages that are blatantly false, according to Erika Sward, spokeswoman for the American Lung Association in Iowa.

The U-S Food and Drug Administration has not found any e-cigarettes to be safe and effective in helping smokers quit, she says, and the Lung Association is urging smokers to step away from all tobacco and nicotine products, and not switch to vaping.

State health officials say about 17-percent of Iowa adults smoke and 10-percent of high school students. Surveys also find about five-percent of Iowa adults use e-cigarettes, while up to 22-percent of Iowa 11th graders vape. Breaking the addiction can be very difficult and the advice of a professional may be key.

Studies show the average smoker has to try seven times before they quit smoking for good.

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Urbandale Police find attempted murder suspect dead from apparent suicide

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December 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Urbandale, lowa) – Police in Urbandale report the suspect in an attempted murder case was found dead, Thursday.  Authorities say on December 27th, 2023, Urbandale Police responded to the 2700 block of 82d Street for a report of a serious assault. Responding Officers arrived and located three adult victims inside of a residence. Two victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One victim sustained life threatening injuries and is currently recovering at a local hospital. Urbandale Police Department Detectives investigated the incident and quickly identified a suspect.
The suspect was identified as 59-year-old David P. Makeeff, of Des Moines. All three victims were family members of Makeeff. An arrest warrant for attempted murder was issued for Makeeff’s arrest.
On December 28, 2023, with the assistance of the US Marshall’s Service and Des Moines Police Department, Urbandale Police Detectives located Makeff at the Fleur Lodge Motel, located at 4817 Fleur Drive, in Des Moines. Officers from Urbandale Police Department, Des Moines Police Department, and the US Marshall’s Service attempted to contact Makeeff, who had barricaded himself inside of a hotel room.
When no contact could be made with Makeeff, officers entered the Makeeff’s hotel room and found him deceased from an apparent suicide. Urbandale Detectives continue to investigate this incident.

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Shelby County Supervisors’ Organizational meeting set for January 2nd (2024)

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December 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Board of Supervisors will hold their 2024 Organizational session beginning at 9-a.m. Tuesday, January 2nd, in the Board Room at the Courthouse in Harlan. Here is the meeting agenda:

  1. CALL TO ORDER/CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
  2. FULLFILLING REQUIREMENT OF IOWA LAW FOR BOARD MEETINGS
  3. NAME CHAIRMAN OF BOARD –Action Item
  4. NAME VICE CHAIRMAN Action Item
  5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Action Item
  6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 19TH, 20TH and 21ST. Action Item
  7. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS DECEMBER 31ST Action Item
  8. RECESS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT-Action Item
  9. EXIT RECESS-Action Item
  10. Resolution 2024-9 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment-Action Item
  11. CLAIMS AND TIME SHEETS PROCEDURES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024-Action Item
  12. 1% PERFORMANCE RAISES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO QUALIFIED-Action Item
  13. GIS CONTRACTS HMU—CITY OF HARLAN-Action Item
  14. BOND APPROVAL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS-Action Item
  15. TODD VALLINE SHELBY COUNTY CHAMBER REPORT
  16. RESOLUTION 2024-1 FROM THE SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUPPORTING THE SHELBY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY.- Action Item
  17. BRANDON BURMEISTER-SECONDARY ROADS-

a. APPOINT SOLID WASTE AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS Stacey Ferry& Gene Gettys Action Item

b.2024 FUEL BID-Action Item

c. RESOLUTION 2024-7 BRIDGE EMBARGO RESOLUTION-Action Item

d. RESOLUTION 2024-8 ROADWAY EMBARGO RESOLUTION-Action item

e. Utility Permit-Rural Water work in Right-of Way-Action Item

  1. CONSERVATION BOARD MEMBER appointment- Janet Buman Action Item
  2. AUDITOR AUTHORIZATION REGARDING PAYROLL-ACTION ITEM Action Item
  3. RESOLUTION 2024-2 APPOINTING COUNTY DEPUTY OFFICIALS Action Item
  4. WEED COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT Action Item
  5. COUNTY HOLIDAYS AND MILEAGE CALENDAR 2024 Action Item
  6. MEDICAL EXAMINER Action Item
  7. COMP BOARD FOR CONDEMNATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY MEMBERSHIP

Action Item

  1. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR PUBLICATIONS-NAMED Action Item
  2. RESOLUTION 2024-3 NON-DISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION Action Item
  3. BONDING BROKER CALENDAR YEAR 2024Action Item
  4. SUPERVISOR AND OTHER COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR CALENDAR

YEAR 2024 Action Item

  1. AUTHORIZATION ANY SUPERVISOR TO SIGN FARM PROGRAM DOCUMENT

Action Item

  1. RESOLUTION 2024-4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC PURPOSE STATEMENT Action Item
  2. RESOLUTION 2024-5 PARTNERSHIP-S.W. IOWA TRUST FUND Action Item
  3. RESOLUTION 2024-6 COUNTY INSTITUTIONS OF MONETARY DEPOSIT Action Item
  4. COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE RATES AND PROCEDURES FY2024-Action Item
  5. Recess Action Item
  6. Continue Department Budget workshops

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Make a new year’s resolution to help others — by giving blood

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December 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa chapter of the American Red Cross is wrapping up 2023 much as it always does, with a critical need for blood donors as supplies are dangerously low during the holidays. Agency spokeswoman Sue Thesenga (thee-SING-guh) says she’s hoping the blood shortage in the new year makes people stop and think about what they can do to help year-round.

The Red Cross is in need of all blood types, especially those with type O, which is considered a universal type for transfusions.

To find a place to donate, visit redcrossblood.org.

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