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Season tickets for Iowa wrestling are sold out

Sports

October 26th, 2022 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced Wednesday that season tickets for the 2022-23 Hawkeye wrestling season are sold out for a second consecutive season.

Capacity for wrestling duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in 2022-23 is 14,905.  The Hawkeyes have led the nation in attendance in every season since 2006-07, head coach Tom Brands’ first as head coach.  Iowa set an NCAA record, averaging 14,905 fans in 2021-22.

The Hawkeyes return six past All-Americans on the 2022-23 roster, including three-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee, Real Woods, Max Murin, Abe Assad, Jacob Warner and Tony Cassioppi.  Woods was a 2022 All-American at Stanford University.

Iowa wrestling events are broadcast on KXIC and streamed online at iHeart Radio and nine Hawkeye duals will be televised in 2022-23.  The promotion schedule for the upcoming season is listed below.

The Hawkeyes open the 2022-23 season hosting Cal Baptist on Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. (CT) on Mediacom Mat inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

2022-23 Promo Schedule

Nov. 13                 Cal Baptist                           50 Years of Iowa Women’s AthleticsNov. 26                 Pennsylvania                     Kids Day

Dec. 4                    Iowa State                           Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series

Jan. 6                     Illinois                                   Fan Appreciation Day

Jan. 13                   Northwestern                   All-American Day

Jan. 20                   Nebraska                             Military Appreciation Day

Feb. 10                  Michigan                              Pioneer Showdown

Feb. 19                  Oklahoma State                Senior Day/Alumni Day

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Big Ten announces 2023 football schedules

Sports

October 26th, 2022 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa’s complete 2023 football schedule has been announced, featuring five Big Ten Conference home dates following the nonconference schedule. The entire conference schedule was released Wednesday by the conference office.

The Hawkeyes open the season in Kinnick Stadium, hosting Utah State on Sept. 2. Following a trip to Iowa State for the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game the following week, Iowa closes nonconference play Sept. 16, hosting Western Michigan.

The Big Ten portion of the schedule begins Sept. 23 with a trip to Penn State, followed by back-to-back home dates against Michigan State and Purdue. Iowa then travels to Wisconsin on Oct. 14 and hosts Minnesota the following week before the open date on the schedule Oct. 28.

November begins with a game at Northwestern on Nov. 4, followed by home dates with Rutgers and Illinois. The regular season ends with the Black Friday contest at Nebraska on Nov. 24. The Big Ten Championship game is slated for Dec. 2.

Start times and network television designation for all contests will be announced at a later date.

Following is Iowa’s 2023 schedule:

2023

&#Sept. 2            Utah State
%Sept. 9               at Iowa State
Sept. 16                Western Michigan
Sept. 23                at Penn State
Sept. 30                Michigan State
Oct. 7                    Purdue
Oct. 14                  at Wisconsin
Oct. 21                  Minnesota
Oct. 28                  Open
Nov. 4                   at Northwestern
Nov. 11                 Rutgers
Nov. 18                 Illinois
Nov. 24                 at Nebraska
Dec. 2                    Big Ten Championship
# – – Varsity Club Day
& – – Fry Fest Weekend
% – – Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series

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Where’s my CCW & PAW permit? Hang on, it’s coming…

News

October 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they are receiving questions about the timeliness of Iowa Permits to Carry Weapons and Iowa Permits to Acquire Weapons delivered from the State. The Sheriff’s Office has been in contact with the appropriate State Department and was informed that due to a change in the printing system and current mail times, the receipt of permits via mail has been delayed. Current wait times are estimated between 1 week and up to 4 weeks.
The Sheriff’s Department apologizes for the inconvenience and says they are doing everything they can on their end, to expedite the process. And, they says “We share your same hope that this delay is soon resolved.”
In the meantime please remember, permits are good for 5 years from the date of issuance. If you wish to keep your permit(s) active, please check their respective expiration date. Permits can be “renewed” 30 days before or 30 days after their expiration. Any applications made outside of that window are considered “new/initial” permits by the State of Iowa. Renewal permits are $25 and New/Initial permits are $50; State set fees.
If you have questions regarding your permit, please call the Cass County Sheriff’s Office during business hours, at 712-243-2206.

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DONNA DEA, 79, of Loveland, OH (Svcs. 10/29/2022)

Obituaries

October 26th, 2022 by admin

DONNA DEA, 79, of Loveland, OH died September 8, 2022. Memorial services for DONNA DEA will be held on Saturday, October 29th at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

DONNA DEA is survived by:

Son: Thomas Krohn of Mary Esther, FL.

Daughter: Tamara (Eric) Loft of Loveland, OH.

Sister: Kathleen (Thomas) Pattee of Avoca.

Brother: William (Sondra) Dea of Avoca.

7 Grandchildren.

Other relatives.

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IATC Final Team Cross Country Rankings 10/25/2022

Sports

October 26th, 2022 by admin

The Iowa Association of Track Coaches released their final cross country team rankings for the 2022 season ahead of the state meets to be held Friday and Saturday. Here is a look at the area ranked teams.

Boys 3A

3. Glenwood
12. Lewis Central

Girls 3A

6. Glenwood
9. Harlan

Boys 2A

15. Clarinda

Girls 2A

13. Clarinda

Boys 1A

1 ACGC
3. St. Albert
4. Woodbine
7. IKM-Manning

Girls 1A

1 Logan-Magnolia
2. Earlham
13. IKM-Manning
15. Woodbine

Full rankings HERE

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Trumpeter swan resurgence in Iowa: record number of nests recorded

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has identified a record number of trumpeter swan nests. D-N-R waterfowl biologist Orrin Jones says the species was reintroduced in Iowa in 1993. “Their population has been slowly recovering since then,” he says, “and we’re really pleased to see them continue that recovery.”

According to the D-N-R’s website, unregulated hunting and the draining of wetlands after European settlers arrived in Iowa led to the species’ demise here. Now, in the 29th year of the restoration effort, the latest count indicates there are at least 135 pairs of adult nesting swans in Iowa. “Trumpeter swans are traditionally associated with the Prairie Pothole region of Iowa, which is a geographic formation in north central and northwest Iowa where historically pothole wetlands were very abundant,” Jones says.

Jones says restoration of wetland areas has helped the species get re-established. The D-N-R began its trumpeter swan restoration program in 1993, then in 1998, three wild cygnets — baby swans — hatched from a next in Dubuque County.

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Adair County Supervisors receive updates on Wellness Program & Conservation projects

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors, Wednesday morning, received updates on the County employee Wellness Program, and Conservation Department activities. Supervisor Jerry Walker reported on the Wellness program participation and data regarding employee physicals. Data from the physicals helps the County in its efforts to obtain the best insurance rates it can in a points-based system. Walker said that, as of Monday, 60% of the physical reports had been turned-in.

Auditor Mandy Berg said the County stands to lose money if there is no change from last year’s data.

Rates have skyrocketed this year in Iowa, for both personal and group insurance. In other business, the Adair County Supervisors acknowledged and approved the GAAP Annual Financial Report. GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and are a collection of commonly-followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting.

And, in his report to the Board, Adair County Conservation Director Dominic Johnson said they have awarded a contract for the Mormon Trail Shower House to Caliber Concrete, LLC out of Adair, in the amount of $174, 250, which was under budget by about $750,

The good news, he said is that they’ll have the site already prepped for the shower house before it arrives.

Johnson said he’s pleased by the number of campers they’ve had this year and the funds those persons bring to the county for camping fees.

He said this Fall has been especially busy. At Orient, they have been a lot of weekends this month where the campsites are full. Dominic said also, shower houses were officially closed and winterized last week. The docks are out of the water at most of the lakes in Adair County. Johnson said also, there were 27 people who attended the Conservation Department’s Hunter Education Class, last month.

Walleye fish, he said, have been stocked at four different county lakes, but there is concern about the lakes being as low as they are.

 

 

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Regional Final Volleyball Schedule 10/26/2022

Sports

October 26th, 2022 by admin

Class 1A

Region 1: Riverside vs. Gehlen Catholic, LeMars (@ Denison)- ON KJAN
Region 2: Sidney vs. Ankeny Christian Academy (@ Atlantic)
Region 3: Newell-Fonda vs. AGWSR (@ Fort Dodge)
Region 4: Southeast Warren vs. North Tama (@ Newton)
Region 5: Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. Dunkerton (@ Cedar Falls)
Region 6: Don Bosco vs. North Cedar (@ Vinton-Shellsburg)
Region 7: New London vs. Springville (@ West Liberty)
Region 8: Burlington Notre Dame vs. Holy Trinity Catholic (@ Burlington)

Class 2A

Region 1: Western Christian vs. Boyden-Hull (@ Sioux Center)
Region 2: Hinton vs. Ridge View (@ Cherokee)
Region 3: Missouri Valley vs. Kuemper Catholic (@ Harlan)
Region 4: Dike-New Hartford vs. Grand View Christian (@ BCLUW)
Region 5: Denver vs. Grundy Center (@ Union)
Region 6: Lisbon vs. Sumner-Fredericksburg (@ Center Point-Urbana)
Region 7: Wapsie Valley vs. Beckman Catholic (@ West Delaware)
Region 8: Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont vs. West Burlington (@ Fairfield)

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Regional Final Volleyball Scoreboard 10/25/2022

Sports

October 26th, 2022 by admin

Class 3A

(3-0) Sioux Center 25-25-25, Sheldon 19-23-11
(3-1) Unity Christian 25-25-21-28, Nevada 8-10-25-26
(3-1) Des Moines Christian 21-25-25-25, Van Meter 25-19-10-14
(3-1) Union 25-22-25-25, Center Point-Urbana 16-25-22-19
(3-0) Osage 25-25-25, Wahlert Catholic 14-20-16
(3-0) Mount Vernon 25-25-25, Vinton-Shellsburg 17-10-18
(3-1) West Liberty 15-25-25-28, Solon 25-19-19-26
(3-0) Assumption 25-25-25, Mid-Prairie 13-19-11

Class 4A

(3-0) Bishop Heelan Catholic 25-25-25, Norwalk 21-21-22
(3-0) Indianola 25-25-25, ADM 9-20-23
(3-1) Bondurant-Farrar 15-25-25-25, North Polk 25-19-16-17
(3-0) Xavier 25-25-25, Dallas Center-Grimes 16-21-13
(3-0) Marion 25-25-25, Knoxville 17-22-18
(3-0) Western Dubuque 25-25-25, Charles City 14-18-10
(3-0) Clear Creek-Amana 25-25-25, West Delaware 19-22-20
(3-0) North Scott 25-25-25, Oskaloosa 16-14-14

Class 5A

(3-1) Dowling Catholic 25-22-25-25, Sioux City North 14-25-22-7
(3-0) Ankeny 25-25-25, CB Abraham Lincoln 11-10-20
(3-0) Ankeny Centennial 25-25-25, Des Moines Roosevelt 7-17-11
(3-0) Iowa City Liberty 25-25-25, Prairie 16-13-18
(3-0) Waukee Northwest 25-25-25, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 15-20-19
(3-2) WDM Valley 21-17-26-27-15, Johnston 25-25-24-25-11
(3-2) Urbandale 25-30-23-22-15, Cedar Falls 21-28-25-25-12
(3-0) Pleasant Valley 25-25-25, Dubuque Senior 11-21-6

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Aviation maintenance program coming to Cedar Rapids

News

October 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A new program to train aviation maintenance workers is coming to Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, thanks to nearly a million dollars in funding. Those who complete the two-year program will be qualified to work on anything from small aircraft to, eventually, commercial airliners. Iowa Department of Economic Development director Debbie Durham says Kirkwood’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program will be located at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. “Iowa has more jobs than people right now to fill,” Durham says, “and the aviation industry is not spared from this very need.”

Classes are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023. The funding includes an 800-thousand dollar grant from the U-S Commerce Department and nearly 200-thousand dollars from local sources. A survey found there are about 90 openings every year for aviation mechanics in Iowa, while nationally, there will be a need over the next decade for more than 600-thousand mechanics.

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