Police in Red Oak report 46-year old Eric Stephen Pierson, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 6:15-p.m., Friday, in the 300 block of E. Coolbaugh Street. Pierson was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was booked into the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $300 bond.
Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Missouri Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinal between Northern Iowa and Drake was canceled Friday night because of a positive COVID-19 test and contract tracing within the Panthers program. Drake advanced to the semifinals. The Bulldogs are 24-3. Northern Iowa finished the season 10-15.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Isiaih Mosley tied a career-high 29 points with 12 rebounds and Missouri State beat Valparaiso 66-55 in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament quarterfinals. The No. 3-seeded Bears advance to play Saturday in the semifinals against second-seeded Drake. The Bulldogs advanced earlier Friday after a positive COVID-19 test in the Northern Iowa program forced the cancelation of the game and ended the Panthers’ season.
EVANSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Jasmine Franklin and Sydney Wilson had 16 points apiece, and No. 23 Missouri State pulled away in the second quarter and cruised to an 87-54 victory over Evansville. The back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference regular season champion Bears (19-2, 15-0 Missouri Valley) extended their winning streak to 15, their longest since an 18-game stretch during the 2003-04 season. Abby Feit scored 16 points for Evansville (6-15, 2-14). Ruffridge made three 3s and Franklin added six points as the Bears outscored the Purple Aces 24-6 in the second quarter and built a 40-20 halftime advantage and led by double digits the rest of the way.
UNDATED (AP) — Kansas coach Les Miles was placed on administrative leave, hours after a report released by LSU revealed school officials there considered firing him in 2013 because of his behavior with female student workers. Kansas athletic director Jeff Long says the school did not know of the allegations against Miles at LSU until this week and plans to review the findings from a law firms’ investigation of how LSU handled sexual misconduct complaints. Miles is entering his third year as Kansas coach, and coming off a winless 2020 season. He was coach at LSU for 11-plus years before being fired four games into the 2016 season.
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Outfielder Jarrod Dyson has returned to the Kansas City Royals, finalizing a $1.5 million, one-year contract. The 36-year-old, who helped the Royals win the 2015 World Series, can earn $250,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances. Dyson was a 50th-round pick by the Royals in the 2006 amateur draft and played for the Royals from 2010-16 and stole 176 bases, sixth in team history. He helped the Royals win the 2014 AL pennant and scored the go-ahead run in the final game of the 2015 World Series at the New York Mets.
Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh reports that on Saturday, March 13th, the Anita Town and Country will be hosting a USDA Farmers to Families Food Box distribution at the Anita Community Center (805 Main St.), from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, or as supplies last.
Anyone is welcome to visit the drive-through food box pick-up, and no documentation or proof need is required. Boxes will be given away at no cost or donation. People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome. The USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes are likely to contain fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and meat.
For more information, contact: Jodi Irlmeier, Anita Town and Country, 712-762-4234.
Police in Council Bluffs report one person was seriously injured during a collision that occurred at around 6:30-p.m. Friday. The accident happened at the intersection of South 24th Street and Veterans Memorial Highway. Officials say a 2001 Ford Ranger was westbound on Vets Hwy at the same time a 2005 Chrysler Sebring was eastbound, and making a left turn to go north on S. 24th Street.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the Chrysler turned in front of the Ford causing the crash. A passenger in the Chrysler received life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.The names of those involved in the crash were being withheld as of the latest report.
The crash was being investigated by the Council Bluffs Police Department Traffic Unit.
MARYVILLE, Missouri – The No. 1-ranked Northwest Missouri State men’s basketball team reached the MIAA Tournament championship game with a 102-74 rout of No. 5-seeded Central Oklahoma at Bearcat Arena.
Northwest (23-1 overall) won its 18th straight game overall. The Bearcats also won their 17th consecutive MIAA Tournament game and have reached the program’s 16th MIAA championship game.
Senior Ryan Hawkins recorded the tournament’s first-ever triple-double with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Hawkins also became the all time MIAA tournament rebounding leader. Junior Trevor Hudgins dropped in 29 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three-point range.
The Bearcats shot 60.0% for the game – marking the fourth straight game they have shot 60% or better.
Northwest will play either Washburn or Missouri Western for the MIAA tournament title Saturday at 6 p.m. in Bearcat Arena.
Man wanted in Carroll County, IA
Dennis Guider, Jr., is African-America, 5’ 11” tall, and in his mid-20′. He weighs about 150 lbs., and was last seen on foot wearing a black sweatshirt. Anyone with information about his location is asked to contact the Carroll County Communication Center at 792-3536.
LESTER STANFORD LEIGHTON, 97, of Griswold, died Friday, March 5th, at the Griswold Care Center. Funeral services for LESTER LEIGHTON will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, March 15th, at the Griswold United Methodist Church. Rieken-Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold has the arrangements.
An open visitation (without the family present) will be from Noon until 6-p.m. Sunday, March 14th, at the Rieken Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold.
LESTER LEIGHTON is survived by:
His son – Bryce (Linda) Leighton, of Griswold
His daughter – Kristi (Jamie), of Tennan.
6 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.
DES MOINES– Iowa Gov. Reynolds has signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends critical regulatory relief for an additional 30 days to those on the frontlines of COVID19 recovery. The proclamation issued Friday, continues to strongly encourage Iowans, businesses, and organizations to take reasonable public health measures consistent with guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
The proclamation also continues to extend the waiver on transportation restrictions for overweight loads.
The proclamation can found online here.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa was among less than a dozen states with a trend of more coronavirus cases as federal officials urged leaders to continue restrictions on mask wearing and social distancing. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say the 14-day positivity rate on Friday showed Iowa was one of 10 states seeing an increase in confirmed virus cases. The seven-day rolling average of the positivity rate also has risen over the past two weeks from 14.15% on Feb. 18 to 19.37% on March 4.
Iowa’s increasing infection numbers come as Gov. Kim Reynolds has ended her orders requiring masks in public places and social distancing. President Joe Biden and health officials have urged officials to retain restrictions for a few more months.
The Exira-EHK Spartans girls basketball team and their supporters won’t soon forget the 2020-21 season. The Spartans squad of eight, or the “Elite Eight” as Head Coach Tom Petersen has dubbed them, fought all the way to the State Semifinals. The Spartans ride came to an end on Friday afternoon with a 57-35 loss to top-seeded Bishop Garrigan.
It was a tight game early as both teams felt each other out and were square at 9 after one. The Golden Bears opened the second quarter on a 6-0 run and built on the lead the rest of the way. It was a 22-7 advantage in the second for the Bears and they carried the momentum over into the third. Bishop Garrigan hit two quick shots to open up the second half and outscored Sparty 15-6 through the third.
Tipoff for the 1A Semifinal between Exira-EHK and Bishop Garrigan 3/5/2021
The Golden Bears’ outstanding 6’3″ sophomore Audi Crooks made a huge impact defensively. She blocked 7 shots and affected many more to make it tough for the Spartans to get a clean look. Crooks nearly finished with a triple double as she dropped in 17 points and hauled in 18 rebounds. The Golden Bears improved to 25-1 and will head to the 1A Championship on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. They will face the winner of the Newell-Fonda vs. Montezuma Semifinal.
The Spartans were led in scoring by 9 from Mollie Rasmussen and 8 from Quinn Grubbs. The Spartans end their phenomenal season at 24-1. The Spartans were able to get a cool moment late in the game as Senior Tatum Grubbs got on the floor. She suffered a knee injury midway through the season that limited her final year. She was able to knock down a long three and got a run out layup that was the final basket of the game. Coach Petersen was then able to call timeout and give Grubbs a curtain call that she certainly deserves after a phenomenal career.
Listen to Coach Petersen’s postgame comments below.
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