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Miles Greig Completes Coaching Staff

Sports

July 5th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State gymnastics coach Ashley Miles Greig announced the completion of her coaching staff Wednesday, naming Ryan Snider as assistant coach while also announcing the retention of former Iowa State star Haylee Young as assistant coach.

Young, who competed for the Cyclones from 2015-18, returned to Iowa State in 2020 when she was named the volunteer coach. After a year of service, Young was promoted to assistant coach, where she has helped lead the team for the past three seasons.

As an athlete, Young qualified for the NCAA Gymnastics Championship in 2017 and also earned two Big 12 Championships during her time (All-Around in 2015, Floor Exercise in 2018). As a coach, Young primarily coaches beam but has also helped the floor squad succeed. She played a significant role in mentoring floor specialist Maddie Diab to a perfect 10 in 2022 and more than 20 9.900 performances in the past two seasons.

“From my first interaction with Haylee, I knew I would ask her to stay on as an assistant coach,” Miles Greig said. “Her genuine connections with the athletes and desire to help them reach their goals is inspiring. Haylee is an awesome human being who puts her heart and soul into everything she does and is a great resource for our student-athletes. Her time as a standout gymnast, volunteer coach, and assistant coach here at Iowa State gives her a unique insight and perspective that has been invaluable to my transition as a new head coach.”

Young, a Des Moines native, will enter her ninth year in the program.

Ryan Snider comes to Ames after spending the past six years at Pittsburgh, where he was also an assistant coach with the Panthers. At Pittsburgh, Snider worked under his wife’s direction, head coach Samantha Snider.

During his time in Pittsburgh, Snider mainly spent time with the vault and bars. In 2018 he saw the bars record broken (49.275) and in 2020, he helped guide his athletes into a record-breaking vault performance (49.325).

Prior to Pitt, Snider was both a team manager and a volunteer assistant with Arkansas (2015-16). At Arkansas, Snider helped the Razorbacks score a 49.000 or better on vault in 11 of 13 meets, and the team finished 2016 with a final RQS of 49.160, ranking 11th in the nation.

“I’m delighted to welcome Ryan Snider to the coaching staff and to the Cyclone Family at Iowa State,” Miles Greig said. “Ryan is extremely passionate, with a wealth of coaching knowledge and experience in college and club. He will bring energy, laser focus for student-athlete well-being, and a competitive drive that will elevate the expectations for our program.”

Prior to Arkansas, Snider served as the head coach of Aerial Athletics in San Antonio, where he coached over 30 state/regional/national champions and guided over 15 athletes to full-ride scholarships.

Snider graduated from Arkansas in 2017 and, along with his wife Samantha, has two children; a daughter, Shae, and a son, Bronx.

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T.J. Tampa Named Preseason All-Big 12

Sports

July 5th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior defensive back T.J. Tampa has been named to the Preseason All-Big 12 Football team as voted upon by media representatives who cover the league.

 

Tampa, a St. Petersburg, Florida, native, started all 12 games on his way to earning All-Big 12 Second Team honors from the league’s coaches in 2022. He was sixth on the team with 40 tackles, including five stops for a loss.

 

Tampa had his first career interception against Oklahoma State and finished with a team-high nine pass breakups, which tied for fourth most in the Big 12 Conference. He also had one of the season’s biggest plays for the Cyclones, forcing a fumble at the goal line against Iowa that was recovered by teammate Kendell Jackson.

 

Pro Football Focus ranks Tampa has the highest graded returning cornerback in the Big 12 Conference.

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Big 12 Announces Media Preseason Football Team

Sports

July 5th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

2023 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team
Offensive Player of the Year: Jalon Daniels, Kansas, QB, 6-0, 215, Jr., Lawndale, Calif.
Defensive Player of the Year: Jaylan Ford, Texas, LB, 6-3, 236, Sr., Frisco, Texas
Newcomer of the Year: Treshaun Ward, Kansas State, RB, 5-10, 194, Sr., Plant City, Fla.

Pos-Name-School-Ht-Wt-Class-Hometown

Offense

QB Jalon Daniels 2 Kansas 6-0 215 Jr. Lawndale, Calif.

RB Richard Reese 3 Baylor 5-9 175 So. Bellville, Texas

RB Devin Neal 3 Kansas 5-11 210 Jr. Lawrence, Kan.

FB Ben Sinnott 1! Kansas State 6-4 245 Jr. Waterloo, Iowa

WR Brennan Presley 3 Oklahoma State 5-8 175 Sr. Tulsa, Okla.

WR Xavier Worthy 2!^ Texas 6-1 164 Jr. Fresno, Calif.

WR Jerand Bradley 3 Texas Tech 6-5 215 So. Frisco, Texas

TE Ja’Tavion Sanders 1 Texas 6-4 241 Jr. Denton, Texas

OL Kingsley Suamataia BYU 6-6 315 So. Orem, Utah

OL Mike Novitsky 2 Kansas 6-5 305 R-Sr. Victor, N.Y.

OL Cooper Beebe 1! Kansas State 6-4 335 Sr. Kansas City, Kan.

OL Kelvin Banks Jr. 2 Texas 6-4 318 So. Humble, Texas

OL Zach Frazier 1@ West Virginia 6-3 310 Jr. Fairmont, W. Va.

PK Griffin Kell 1 TCU 6-0 193 Sr. Arlington, Texas

KR/PR Phillip Brooks 1 Kansas State 5-8 171 Sr. Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Defense

DL Dontay Corleone Cincinnati 6-2 318 R-So. Cincinnati, Ohio

DL Ethan Downs 2 Oklahoma 6-4 263 Jr. Weatherford, Okla.

DL Damonic Williams 3 TCU 6-2 320 So. Torrance, Calif.

DL Byron Murphy II Texas 6-1 300 Jr. DeSoto, Texas

DL Jaylon Hutchings 3 Texas Tech 6-0 305 Sr. Forney, Texas

LB Collin Oliver 2 Oklahoma State 6-2 235 Jr. Oklahoma City, Okla.

LB Johnny Hodges 2 TCU 6-2 240 Jr. Darnestown, Md.

LB Jaylan Ford 1 Texas 6-3 236 Sr. Frisco, Texas

DB T.J. Tampa 2 Iowa State 6-2 185 Sr. St. Petersburg, Fla.

DB Cobee Bryant 1 Kansas 6-0 175 Jr. Evergreen, Ala.

DB Kobe Savage 2 Kansas State 5-11 207 Sr. Paris, Texas

DB Kendal Daniels 2 Oklahoma State 6-4 213 R-So. Beggs, Okla.

DB Josh Newton 1 TCU 6-0 195 Sr. Monroe, La.

P Mason Fletcher Cincinnati 6-7 215 Jr. Melbourne, Australia

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Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office investigating property damage hit-and-run

News

July 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle hit-and-run property damage incident. Authorities say at around 9:30-a.m. Monday, a man reported a hit-and-run accident from the previous night at Diamondhead Lake. The Sheriff’s Office says they took another report of a hit-and-run Sunday night near the man’s residence, and that the suspect vehicle was a UTV that was running into parked vehicles.

A Deputy who arrived on the scene observed damage to the driver’s side of the reporting party’s 2017 Chevy Colorado pickup. The damage was discovered by the vehicle’s owner Monday morning, before he called the Sheriff’s Office.

The pickup sustained $6,000 damage. The incident remains under investigation.

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Shelby County Sheriff’s Office report issued 7/4/23

News

July 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has released a report on arrests from the past few weeks.
6-16-23
Garrett Michael Tasler, age 21, Denison, IA was arrested after a traffic stop on Hwy 59. Tasler was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Maintain or use Safety Belt, and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability.
6-18-23
Lamonica Zhaniyah McCrory, age 21, Moss Point, MS was arrested after a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Hwy 59. McCrory was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance.
6-19-23
Casey Lee Johnson, age 40, Parachute, CO was arrested after a traffic stop on Hwy 59. Johnson was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
6-21-23
James Steven Ortiz Jr, age 67, Harlan, IA was arrested on an active Shelby County Warrant. Ortiz was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Harassment.
6-21-23
James Marken Schwarte, age 29, Westphalia, IA was arrested after a traffic stop at 12th St and Broadway St. Schwarte was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with OWI 2nd, Open Container and Speeding.
6-22-23
Douglas Duane Curtis, age 57, Harlan, IA was arrested after a Search Warrant was conducted in the 1800 Block of Exchange St. Curtis was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
6-22-23
Patricia Ann Schoemann, age 61, Harlan, IA was arrested after a Search Warrant was conducted in the 1800 Block of Exchange St. Schoemann was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
6-23-22
Matthew Theodore Paulsrud, age 50, Castana, IA was arrested after a traffic stop on Hwy 59. Paulsrud was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while License Suspended.
6-22-23
Michael John Tremayne, age 31, Harlan, IA was arrested following a traffic stop at Hwy 59 and Hawkeye Ave. Tremayne was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Revoked, No Insurance, and Operating a non-registered vehicle.
6-23-23
Brayden Kenneth Mussman, age 29, Omaha, NE was arrested following a traffic stop in the 2200 Block of Hwy 59. Mussman was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, and Speeding.
6-24-2023
Peter Tol Deng, age 43, Denison, IA was arrested on an active Shelby County Warrant. Deng was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Assault causing Bodily Injury.
6-24-23
Kerry Wayne Lincoln, age 52, Kirkman, IA was arrested following a traffic stop on Washington St in Kirkman. Lincoln was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Barred.
6-24-23
Kyler Bryan McCarty, age 31, Shelby, IA was arrested following a call for service in the 600 block of Fir Rd. McCarty was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault.
6-25-23
Megan Ericka Hunt, age 28, Harlan, IA was arrested following a call for service in the 3000 block of 12th St. Hunt was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Violation of No Contact Order.
6-26-23
Daija Suzanne Buttry, age 20, Harlan, IA was arrested following a traffic stop at Hwy 44 and Juniper Rd. Buttry was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Keeping Vehicle or Premises for Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving while Barred, and Speeding.
6-28-23
Maria Engracia Hytrek, age 24, Irwin was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant for Violation of Probation. Hytrek was transported to the Shelby County Jail.
6-28-23
Jacob Brady Scheffler age, 33, Harlan, IA was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant for Theft 5th and Trespassing. Scheffler was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia also.
6-30-23
Donald Lee Fries, age 65, Harlan was arrested following a call for service in the 400 block of 8th St. Fries was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Simple Assault.
6-30-23
Kirby David Stoneking, age 39, Harlan was arrested following a call for service in the 400 block of 8th St. Stoneking was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Aggravated Assault. Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Note: Criminal charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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Drinking Water Advisory for City of Kimballton-

News

July 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Kimballton, Iowa) – The city of Kimballton has been placed under a drinking water advisory (as of Wednesday, July 5, 2023), due to high levels of manganese in the drinking water. Please do not give tap water to infants under 6 months old. Use bottled water for drinking or mixing with formula. Adults and children of all ages may continue to bathe, brush their teeth, wash clothes and food, and dishes in tap water.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ryan Billheimer at 641-740-1942.

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ANDREW CHAPMAN, 47, of Neola (Memorial Svc. 7/12/23)

Obituaries

July 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

ANDREW CHAPMAN, 47, of Neola, died Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, at Methodist Hospital. A Memorial service for ANDREW CHAPMAN will be held 10:30-a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Avoca.

ANDREW CHAPMAN is survived by:

His mother – Kathleeen [Freese] Chapman, of Logan.

His wife – Jill [Ring] Chapman, of Neola.

His daughter – Courtney (Christopher) White, of Neola.

His son – Kenneth Chapman (& fiance’ Brianna Burns), of Neola.

His sister – Rani Hall, of Opelika, AL

His brother – Kevin (Kelly) Chapman, of Persia.

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Mills County Sheriff arrest report for 6/28-7/4/23

News

July 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office has released a report on arrests conducted between June 28th and July 4th. On Tuesday (7/4), 45-year-old Justin James Smith, of Villisca, was arrested on a warrant for Theft in the 4th Degree. (Bond $1,000) And, 33-year-old Christopher Lee McDaniel, of Pacific Junction, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault (No Bond).

On Monday, 40-year-old Alvin Lee Baucom, of Glenwood, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. 19-year-old Willow Brook Harvey, of Glenwood, was arrested on a similar charge, Sunday. Both were being held without bond. 35-year-old Joshua Michael Brizendine, of Council Bluffs, was arrested Sunday for Possession of Controlled Substances (PCS). (Bond $50,000). 24-year-old Faith Ann Stapleton, of Council Bluffs, was also arrested Sunday, for PCS.

Last Saturday, 33-year-old Ryan Scott Wendt, of Pacific Junction, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault and Child Endangerment. (No Bond) 36-year-old Michael Gene Charon, of Bartlett (IA), was arrested Saturday, for Theft in the 2nd Degree (Bond $5,000). And, on June 28th, Mills County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Monta Arnell Johnson, Jr., of Council Bluffs, at the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant for Violation of Probation. (Bond $1,000).

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Atlantic Police: 15 arrests between June 23rd & July 4

News

July 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Police Department, Wednesday, issued a report detailing 15 arrests that took place between June 23rd and July 4th. Most recently, on Tuesday, July 4th, 21-year-old Sitson Sapong, of Atlantic, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

On Monday, 57-year-old Larry Garner, of Atlantic, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. And there were three arrests on Sunday: 25-year-old Sikrit Muritok, 64-year-old Jeffery Oller, of Paducah, KY, and 28-year-old Mixon Fauna, of Atlantic, were all arrested for Public Intoxication.

On July 1st, 47-year-old Amanda Bashor, of Atlantic, was arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order. And, 53-year-old Theresa Reynolds, of Oakland, was arrested for OWI/2nd Offense.

June 29th, Atlantic Police arrested 20-year-old Myson Kovac, of Atlantic, on a Cass County warrant for Violation of Probation (Two counts). On the 28th, 27-year-old Glove Kovac, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication. Authorities say on the 27th of June, 34-year-old Brittiny Sampson, of Atlantic, was arrested for Assault causing bodily injury. And there were three arrests June 23rd, in Atlantic:

34-year-old Jennifer Larson, of Atlantic, was arrested for Trespass in the 1st Degree, and Interference with Official Acts; 34-year-old April Medina, of Atlantic, was arrested for Assault on persons in certain occupations (Causing bodily injury), Assault on persons in certain occupations, and Interference with Official Acts resulting in serious injury. And, 35-year-old Chipenson Louis, of Honolulu, HI, was arrested in Atlantic, for Public Intoxication.

There were two arrested June 23rd, in Atlantic: 22-year-old Maximus Callahan, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI & Operating (a vehicle) without the Owner’s Consent; 57-year-old Larry Garner, of Atlantic, was arrested for Trespass/1st offense.

Each of those individuals were transported to the Cass County Jail, booked in and held pending an initial court appearance.

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District court rules Iowa counties may provide voting materials in languages other than English

News

July 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A district court judge has ruled Iowa counties may provide voter registration forms, ballots and other election materials in languages other than English. A court injunction issued in 2008 required Iowa election materials to be printed in English. LULAC — the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa — challenged the policy in court. Last week a Polk County district court judge ruled county election officials may provide voting forms in other languages, but they are not required to do so. Joe Henry is LULAC’s Iowa political director.

“There’s between 40,000 to 50,000 people in Iowa (for whom) English is not their primary language and it’s not just Spanish,” Henry says. “It’s other languages from the Middle East, Asia, and so forth and so on, so this is a victory for everyone and it assures our constitutional right to vote.”

A spokesperson for Iowa’s secretary of state says state officials are in contact with county auditors and Iowa’s attorney general about next steps. Secretary of State Paul Pate, who was named in the lawsuit, could appeal the district court ruling. Governor Tom Vilsack signed legislation in 2002 requiring the English language to be used in all state government documents unless documents are necessary to secure a constitutional right. In 2003, state election officials began offering voting materials in other languages and Steve King, who was an Iowa congressman at the time, sued — leading to the 2008 decision that has barred the secretary of state from providing voter registration forms in any language other than English.

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