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Clark Notches 20th Career Big Ten Weekly Honor

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November 27th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa National Player of the Year candidate, Caitlin Clark, earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors the conference office announced on Monday.
This marks Clark’s 20th weekly award from the conference, which is third-most in conference history. She garnered weekly honors six times last season and for the second time this season.
Clark led Iowa to three wins in three days at the Gulf Coast Showcase over, Purdue Fort Wayne, FGCU, and No. 14 Kansas State. This week she averaged 27.3 ppg, 6.7 apg, 4.7 rpg, and 2.0 spg.

BU’s Dennis, UCF’s Sellers and KU’s McCullar Garner Big 12 Men’s Basketball Accolades

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November 27th, 2023 by admin

Kansas’ Kevin McCullar Jr., Baylor’s RayJ Dennis and UCF’s Jaylin Sellers picked up Big 12 men’s basketball awards as McCullar nabbed the second-consecutive Player of the Week honor for the Jayhawks while Dennis and Sellers shared Newcomer of the Week.

McCullar averaged 20.0 points and 8.3 rebounds during Kansas’ appearance at the Maui Invitational, which included games against two top-7 teams. The graduate senior recorded his second straight triple-double (22 pts, 11 reb, 10 ast) in the game against Chaminade to become the first Big 12 student-athlete and the seventh overall in NCAA history to accomplish the feat. During the Jayhawks’ loss to then-No. 4 ranked Marquette, McCullar shot 64.3% (9-14) from the field for 24 points before he closed the week with 14 points and a team high-tying eight rebounds against Tennessee.

Dennis earned the NIT Season Tip-off MVP honor after a season-high 24-point and an eight-assist performance to lead Baylor to the tournament title. Facing Florida in the championship game, the senior scored 22 points in the second half where his last three baskets extended BU’s lead to two possessions. Against Oregon State, he registered a team-high six assists. During the week, Dennis averaged 16 points, 7.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals.

Sellers went 12-of-16 against Stetson for a career-high 34 points en route to the Knights’ first Big 12 MBB weekly award. His 34 points were the most registered by any Big 12 men’s basketball student-athlete in a single contest this season. Sellers opened the week with 19 points and six rebounds during UCF’s 74-71 win against Charlotte. In two games, the junior averaged 26.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.

Hawkeyes No. 4 in AP Poll

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November 27th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa women’s basketball team is ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press Top-25 released on Monday.

The Hawkeyes have been ranked in the Top-5 since the poll came out since Oct. 17. UI is off to its best start since the 2020-21 season. (7-1)

Iowa has 317 appearances in the AP Poll and the Hawkeyes rank 23rd for all-time appearances.

The Hawkeyes are coming off three wins in three days to claim the Gulf Coast Showcase Championship over Purdue Fort Wayne, FGCU, and No. 14 Kansas State. Over the weekend, Lisa Bluder claimed her 500th career win at the University of Iowa.

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The fourth ranked Hawkeyes are set to host Bowling Green on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m. (CT) inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The contest will air on FS1 and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

BU, ISU and OSU Earn Season’s Final Big 12 Football Weekly Awards

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November 27th, 2023 by admin

Iowa State’s Abu Sama III (offensive and newcomer), Oklahoma State’s Trey Rucker (defensive) and Baylor’s Richard Reese (special teams) picked up the season’s final Big 12 football weekly awards. Sama was honored for the second week in the last three while Reese was recognized for the third time in his career.

Making his first career start, Sama finished with 276 yards on 16 carries for a 17.2-yard average in Iowa State’s 42-35 win over K-State played in a snowstorm. The true freshman running back had a 71-yard rushing touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and added scoring runs of 77 and 60 yards later in the game. His 276 rushing yard total was the fourth-most in school history, most in a road game in school history and the most by a Cyclone freshman. Sama was the second FBS player since 1996 with three or more rushing touchdowns of 60 yards against a ranked opponent and the first player in the Big 12 to have two 70-plus yard rushing touchdowns in a game since Adrian Peterson in 2005. His 276 yards were the fourth-most in a single game in the FBS this season. Sama also had one reception for 11 yards as ISU improved from one Big 12 win in 2022 to six conference wins this season, the biggest improvement by a zero or one-win team in league history.

Rucker recorded both of OSU’s forced turnovers in the Cowboys’ 40-34 double-overtime win over BYU to reach the Big 12 Championship. He made the game-clinching play on the final snap of the game when he wrestled down a 6-6, 255-pound tight end while ripping out the ball to force a fumble right before the ball carrier was down. Rucker then immediately recovered the ball while still on the ground to end the game and send the Cowboys to Arlington. Earlier in the game, the university studies major recovered a fumble at the BYU 19-yard line that led to OSU’s second score of the game. The senior safety finished with six total tackles, including five solo stops and a third-down solo stop in the fourth quarter that forced a punt and led to an OSU touchdown on the following drive.

Reese returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in Baylor’s game against West Virginia. Trailing 10-0, Reese raced 96 yards to get the Bears on the board. On the very next WVU kickoff, Reese took another one back 93 yards to pull BU back within three again at 17-14. The sophomore communication major became just the second Baylor player in program history with two kick return TDs in the same game, and the first to do so on consecutive kicks. He finished the game with 247 return yards on five attempts.

Phil Parker Named Broyles Award Finalist

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November 27th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa defensive coordinator and secondary coach Phil Parker is one of five finalists for the Broyles Award, it was announced Monday by the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation. The Broyles Award is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football.

Parker is the only defensive coach among the five finalists for the distinguished award. Other finalists include offensive coordinators from Georgia (Mike Bobo), LSU (Mike Denbrock), Michigan (Sherrone Moore) and Oregon (Will Stein).

Parker was named a Broyles Award semifinalist for the second straight year on Nov. 20. Two Hawkeye coaches — Norm Parker (2013) and Ron Aiken (2002) — have been named the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year. Norm Parker was also a finalist in 2004 and 2005.

The finalists will travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, for the award ceremony on Dec. 5.

Parker, who is in his 25th season on Iowa’s coaching staff (12th as defensive coordinator), has been the mastermind behind one of the nation’s top defenses in 2023. The Hawkeyes have allowed just 13 touchdowns in 12 games (tied for fewest in the NCAA with Ohio State) and the unit ranks fourth nationally, giving up 12.2 points per game.

The Hawkeyes have given up one touchdown or less in 10 of 12 games this season and the unit is ranked in the top 17 nationally in total defense for a sixth straight year. The team is currently seventh in total defense, allowing 279.9 yards per game. Iowa’s defense has allowed 400 yards or less in 23 straight games dating back to the 2021 season — the longest active streak nationally.

One of Parker’s main principles is limiting “explosive” plays. In 2023, the Hawkeyes have allowed just 18 such plays in the team’s first 12 games.

Across the board, Iowa ranks in the top 25 nationally in virtually every defensive category this season, sitting third in red zone defense (.708), fourth in team passing efficiency defense (99.46), seventh in total defense (279.9), 10th in first downs defense (192), 16th in rushing defense (105.6) and 23rd in third down conversion defense (.325).

Under Parker’s tutelage, three defensive players — DB Cooper DeJean, DB Sebastian Castro and LB Jay Higgins — were midseason All-Americans. DeJean is a finalist for the Nagurski Award and a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and Lott IMPACT Trophy, while Higgins was a semifinalist for the Butkus Award.

The Hawkeyes return to action Dec. 2, traveling to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship Game. Iowa will face nationally-ranked Michigan at 7:17 p.m. (CT) at Lucas Oil Stadium.

2023 Broyles Award Finalists

Mike Bobo (Offensive Coordinator/QB — Georgia

Phil Parker (Defensive Coordintaor/Secondary) — Iowa 

Mike Denbrock (Offensive Coordinator/TE) — LSU

Sherrone Moore (Offensive Coordinator/OL) — Michigan

Will Stein (Offensive Coordinator) — Oregon

SHARON WHARTON, 80, of Avoca (Memorial Svc. 12/1/23)

Obituaries

November 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

SHARON WHARTON, 80, of Avoca, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at home. A Memorial service for SHARON WHARTON will be held 11-a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday, from 10-until 11-a.m.

SHARON WHARTON is survived by:

Her husband – Jim Wharton.

Her sons – Derek (Traci) Wharton of Indianola, and Shawn Wharton, of Panora.

Her sisters – Marilyn (Bob) Younger, of Waukee, and Madelyn Lundy, of Gladstone, Missouri.

Her brother – Charles (Rita) McCall of Kansas City, Missouri.

6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; other family and many friends.

GENE ROGER SUPLEE, 71, of Anita (12-2-2023)

Obituaries

November 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

GENE ROGER SUPLEE, 71, of Anita died Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Caring Acres Nursing Home in Anita. An open visitation with a meal in memory of GENE SUPLEE will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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Interment will take place at Higginsville Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.

GENE ROGER SUPLEE is survived by:

Nephews:  Ted and Lester Suplee

Sisters-in-law:  Romona Shramek and Lisa Peterson

Aunts:  Norma Burnham and Karen Kaiser

along with cousins and friends.

Investigators haven’t determined cause of explosion, fire at Shell Rock ethanol plant

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November 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Investigators have not yet determined the cause of a Saturday afternoon explosion and fire at the Poet ethanol plant in Shell Rock. There were no injuries. Witnesses reported seeing a fireball at that time and felt the explosion for a radius of several miles around the plant. Butler County Emergency Management reports that by the time emergency crews arrived on the scene, the fire had taken care of itself.

The cause is under investigation, but one possibility was a combustible dust explosion. The plant is running and is stable.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Trading Post

November 27th, 2023 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: 2- 1951 Kaisers. Will need restored. 2-door…asking $1200. 4-door…asking $500. For more information, call 641-740-0587

FOR SALE:  Selling a small computer desk. Has slide out tray for laptop, storage below for printer, paper, etc. Hardly used. Light distressed gray color. $30.00.  Also, selling a Little Tykes car. A little fading but in very good shape. $25.00.  Call 712-249-5675.

FOR SALE: Cement cutter. Has a new $200 catalytic convertor and $140 diamond tip blade on it. Asking $140. Also a fence driver with a 3pt hook-up. Asking $250. Call 712-355-1566

FREE! California Hot Tub. Seats 4. Call 712-355-1566

WANTED:  A small pickup to buy or trade for a 2002 Ford Explorer.  Call 712-243-4016

FOR SALE: 2017 Red Dodge Grand Caravan. 55,000 miles. Very nice condition. Runs great. No issues or mechanical problems. Asking $18,000. Call 515-523-1350

WANTED: Weed sprayer to pull behind a tractor. An electric wench with track and an old cell battery charger on wheels. Call 712-355-1566

FOR SALE: A good used tire. Would be perfect for a spare. Good tread, no patches. Not on a rim. Size P195 65R15. Call in Griswold…712-406-6455.

FOR SALE:  One year old, black 16.4 cubic foot Whirlpool refrigerator for $425, located in Atlantic.  Call 515-554-5660. Located in Atlantic

FOR SALE: Brand new carport and carport enclosure. Asking $600. Also a brand new Westinghouse 50 gallon water heater. Bought new for $2400…selling for $800. Sandblaster. Used one time. Has been kept in storage…$35. 712-355-1566

FOR SALE: Split, well-aged firewood. Located in Anita. Call 712-249-5160

FOR SALE: Wooden tree house twin size bunk bed set. Used very little. Disassembled…comes with instructions. Asking $350. Call 712-250-1001

FOR SALE: A 1948 DeSoto, parked in Anita. $1,200; A Coke pop cooler chest modified w/a freezer in the back. $500. Call 641-740-0587.

LOOKING FOR: Someone to help with snow removal here in Atlantic. The driveway and sidewalk would need plowed. The driveway is pretty long. Call 701-240-8190.

FREE:  Dining table and 4 chairs.  Set is in good condition and chairs are comfortable.  Please call or text 712-249-0186. Kimballton.  SOLD!

 

FOR SALE:  Shih Tzu puppy male.  Has all puppy shots.  12 weeks old.  Adoption fee $250.  In Atlantic.  402-590-6838.  ADOPTED!

FOR SALE: Large, Lane brand, burgundy leather recliner. Very good condition. Asking $75. Call 712-249-3730.

FOR SALE:  Entertainment bundle that includes a foosball table, steamer chair, hockey table. Asking $200 for all of it.  If interested, call 712-355-1566.

WANTED:  Looking for Dirt Trencher and Small Forklift.  712-355-1566.

FOR SALE:  Double well stainless-steel kitchen sink with faucet, measurements are 33×22. Selling for $25, in Hamlin, call 712-304-4998.

FOR SALE:  Snow blower snapper, single stage, electric start, and works great.  Selling for $190 cash only and located in Atlantic.  If interested, call 249-6835.

Malvern man arrested Sunday afternoon on an Assault charge

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November 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Sunday afternoon, of a man on an Assault charge. 54-year-old Patrick Lee Miller, of Malvern, was taken into custody at around 3:36-p.m. at a location on Wilson Avenue. He was transported to the Mills County Jail and charged with Simple Assault. Miller was being held without bond, pending a court appearance.

The Sheriff’s Office says also, a resident of Virginia Beach, VA, reported Friday morning, an incident of Theft in the 2nd Degree in the vicinity of Noyes Avenue, in Mills County. Additional details were not provided.