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World’s largest movie theater chain no longer operates in Iowa’s biggest metro

News

November 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The largest movie theater chain in the world has closed its last location in the Des Moines metro that had 16 movie screens. A-M-C had already closed its cineplex at Southridge Mall in Des Moines and at a site in Urbandale that had nine screens. The website for A-M-C’s Johnston location says that site is permanently closed and the company’s nearest theater is in Kansas City. However A-M-C still operates theaters in Council Bluffs, Dubuque and Sioux City.

In a statement, an A-M-C spokesman said the company routinely reviews its theaters and makes decisions that are based on what will best strengthen A-M-C moving forward. The A-M-C movie theater chain has nine BILLION dollars in debt, but has avoided bankruptcy. It struck an exclusive deal with Taylor Swift to show her Eras Tour Concert Film in its U-S
theaters.

Nunn Announces Mobile Office Hours to Serve Iowans in Their Communities

News

November 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Des Moines, Iowa – U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today (Tuesday), announced mobile office hours across our communities to assist constituents who may not be able to travel to one of the Third District Congressional offices in Creston, Des Moines, or Ottumwa. At these mobile office hours, Iowans will be able to get help with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas, veterans’ benefits, military records, tax returns, and other issues with federal government agencies.

(File photo) Third district Congressman Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant) speaks Oct. 27, 2023, at a Des Moines, IA news conference. (RI photo)

“My top priority is providing exceptional services and support to Iowans,” said Rep. Nunn. “My hope is that these mobile office hours will ensure ease of access for all Iowans to receive assistance from our office regardless of where they live in any of the 21 counties that I have the honor of serving.”

Mobile office hours will begin Tuesday, December 5. (Locally) The schedule for December includes:

Adair County 
Stuart Public Library
111 Font Street
Stuart, IA 50250
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
12:00pm to 4:00pm

Page County 
Essex Public Library
508 Iowa Avenue
Essex, IA 51638
Thursday, December 7, 2023
10:00am to 1:00pm

Guthrie County 
Casey Public Library
604 McPherson Street
Casey, IA 50048
Friday, December 8, 2023
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Additional dates and locations will be announced in the future.

Samsung Galaxy Named Official Tablet Partner of Big Ten Conference

Sports

November 28th, 2023 by admin

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the addition of Samsung and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra as the Official Tablet Partner of the Big Ten Conference.

To kick off the partnership, the Big Ten, Samsung and Indiana Sports Corp will host a high school football coaches workshop on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Lucas Oil Stadium led by Jake Butt and Gerry DiNardo. A diverse group of 10 Indiana high school football coaches will utilize the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra as they receive instruction from Butt and DiNardo on breaking down film and utilizing the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s best-in-class features to optimize their own game plans. The coaches will also be honored for a moment on-field during the game.

“We designed the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra to get the job done wherever you are, including the football field,” said Janet Lee, senior vice president of Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics America. “This exciting new partnership will showcase the creative ways Samsung and the Big Ten Conference can work together to support coaches and the next generation of athletes with the best technology tools to elevate their game.”

As a part of the partnership, the Big Ten Network will deliver Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra branded social content across its platforms, including coverage from the football coaches workshop and the Big Ten Football Championship Game. Additional partnership elements include Samsung’s ability to use the Big Ten’s registered trademarks, as well as various promotional signage assets at the Big Ten Football Championship game.

“Members of our on-air team have already had the opportunity to utilize the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra in their content efforts, with tremendous results,” said BTN President François McGillicuddy. “Based on that experience, we are looking forward to the opportunity to work with the Big Ten and the Indiana Sports Corp to bring Samsung’s technology to local high school coaches in service of their continued development.”

Global sport and entertainment agency, CSM, assisted Samsung in the development and negotiation of the partnership with the Big Ten Conference and Network.

NELLIE MARIE YARRINGTON, 78, of Gravity (Celebration of Life at a later date)

Obituaries

November 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

NELLIE MARIE YARRINGTON, 78, of Gravity, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.  A Celebration of Life for NELLIE YARRINGTON will be held at the Bridgewater Activity Center (in Bridgewater, IA), at a later date (Most likely the Spring of 2024). Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is assisting the family.

A private family burial will take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to your local library or to Boys Town.

NELLIE YARRINGTON is survived by:

Her husband – Dick Yarrington.

Her daughters – Tammie (Doug) Elmore; Sandra (Ricky) Walker; Patricia Shafer, and April Yarrington.

Her sons – Scott Yarrington (& Doug Burkhart); and Terry (Laura) Yarrington.

His brothers – Glen Pannkuk, and Jimmy (Jean) Pannkuk.

24 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren;  many other relatives and friends.

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

Former central Iowa deputy granted a continuance in K9 death case

News

November 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

BOONE COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) — A former Boone County deputy now has more time to come to a plea agreement over the death of his K-9 after the judge approved a continuation. Dallas Wingate was charged after investigators say K-9 officer Bear was left in Wingate’s patrol vehicle for 22 hours on Sept. 2nd, and died. Wingate resigned on Sept. 8 after being put on leave following the death of Bear. He had worked for the sheriff’s office for 15 years.

It’s not clear what charges Wingate will plead guilty to. He’s been charged with killing a police dog and animal neglect resulting in death.

Wingate is due back in court on Dec. 11.

IA Congressional candidate encourages Iowans to Recognize Epilepsy Awareness Month

News

November 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – On Tuesday, IA-02 Congressional Candidate Sarah Corkery encouraged all Iowans to recognize and support National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation, National Epilepsy Awareness Month facilitates storytelling by individuals living with epilepsy and their caregivers. “More than 32,000 Iowans are living with epilepsy. It’s important for Iowans to better understand epilepsy and seizure disorders, including knowing proper seizure first aid. My son, Jude, had seizures from age one to three years old and it was heartbreaking to watch,” said Corkery. “By recognizing National Epilepsy Awareness Month, you can let someone know they’re not alone and that you see their struggle.”

Sarah Corkery

“I’ve had many constituents reach out from Dubuque to Cedar Falls to Mason City to Cedar Rapids tell me how epilepsy has affected their lives and the lives of their children,” said Corkery. It’s one of the reasons we built a completely inclusive playground in our community called Place to Play Park.” One less-known fact about epilepsy is SUDEP which is the sudden, unexpected death of someone with epilepsy, who was otherwise healthy. In SUDEP cases, no other cause of death is found when an autopsy is done. Families struggling through this type of loss often find support with others who have experienced the same.

To learn more about National Epilepsy Awareness Month, or to find out how you can make a difference in your community, please visit the following link:

https://www.epilepsy.com/volunteer/spreading-awareness/national-epilepsy-awareness-month

Monday High School Boys Basketball Scores

News

November 28th, 2023 by admin

Hawkeye Ten Conference:
Winterset 87, Creston 35
Red Oak @ Lenox
Underwood 72, Shenandoah 37
Clarinda 70, Nodaway Valley 44

Western Iowa Conference:
Coon Rapids-Bayard 58, Audubon 45
Missouri Valley 79 @ MVAOCOU 61

Corner Conference:
Fremont Mills 80, Heartland Christian 35
Essex 63, Hamburg 53

Raccoon River Conference:
Boone 62, Fort Dodge 39
Des Moines Christian @ Carlisle

Pride of Iowa Conference:
Clarke 91, Mount Ayr 41
Martensdale St. Mary’s @ Interstate-35
Murray 53, Wayne 39

West Central Conference: 

Ogden 66, Greene County 46

Heartbeat Today 11-28-2023

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

November 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Sharon Guffey-Lewis about Hitchcock House renovations.

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Creston man arrested Monday afternoon on a Harassment warrant

News

November 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report the arrest Monday afternoon of a man wanted on a Union County warrant.  43-year-old Garrett Ashley Harper, of Creston, was arrested at around 4:42-p.m. on the warrant for Harassment 3rd Degree. Harper was taken to the Union County and held without bond until seen by a Magistrate Judge.

Iowa Army National Guard 1133rd TC welcome home ceremony set for Saturday morning

News

November 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Johnston, Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa Army National Guard have announced the official homecoming ceremony of the 1133rd Transportation Company, following their successful mission in Poland. The Guard says “The dedicated men and women of the 1133rd, based out of Mason City and Iowa City, have been home with family, loved ones and friends for the past 90 days. This upcoming official ceremony will be in correlation with a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, that promotes well-being of Service Members and their families.” The Ceremony takes place at the Waterloo Convention Center on Saturday, Dec. 2nd, beginning at 8:30-a.m.

The 1133rd Transportation Company, consisting of approximately 160 Soldiers, deployed to Poland on 6 Nov. 2022. Their mission focused on providing critical logistical support, transportation services, and assistance to the local communities during times of need. Their efforts have been instrumental in enhancing the overall response capabilities and stabilization in the region.

During their deployment, the 1133rd Transportation Company showcased their exceptional skills, adaptability, and teamwork logging more than 1.5 million miles driven over the course of 10 months. The media, public and families are encouraged to attend to show support for this great group of men and women with the Iowa National Guard.

DETAILS:

What: Approximately 160 Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1133rd Transportation Company, headquartered in Mason City with a detachment in Iowa City, will be honored in a formal welcome home ceremony.

When: Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Waterloo Convention Center, 200 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701