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Hawkeyes Dominate Day 2 at ITA Midwest Regionals

Sports

October 13th, 2023 by admin

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Four University of Iowa student-athletes showed out on the second day of ITA Midwest Regionals on Friday at the Jayhawk Tennis Center.      

In doubles play, Daianne Hayashida and Jessica Matthews started the day off in doubles competition with a sweep against Hamanaga/Vimuktananda of Central Arkansas, 8-0, to send them to Round of 32. Pia Kranholdt and Barbora Pokorna kept the victories rolling with a tiebreaker win against Tulsa’s Hutchings/Berlanga, 8-7 (7-3) also putting them into Round of 32. Hayashida and Matthews pushed their way through to the Round of 16 after defeating Parkins/Stephani of Drake, 8-3. Kranholdt and Pokorna finished their day falling to Nebraska’s Pietrowicz/Loy, 8-4, finishing their doubles play.   

In singles play, Kranholdt started it off with a win against Arkansas’s Kacie Harvey in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5. Hayashida followed with a another straight-set win against Manami Ukita from Kansas State, 7-5, 6-2. Pokorna continued the victories against Southern Illinois’s Jordan Schifano, 6-3, 7-6. Kranholdt fell in her second match against Kristina Novak of Oklahoma State, 6-1, 6-1.   

Pokorna and Hayashida will advance to Round of 32 for singles, while Matthews and Hayashida will advance in doubles to Round of 16. The Hawkeyes will continue the action tomorrow morning.   

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH SASHA SCHMID    

“I’m proud of our fight throughout a long day of competitive matches.  It was good for us to battle through many tough moments today. I’m happy for Dai and Jess to advance in doubles and Dai and Poko to move forward in singles. Looking forward to another great day tomorrow.”  

Tournament Draws: https://tinyurl.com/55748ffn   

ITA Regional Championships Livestream: https://tinyurl.com/y84kdkxh     

Day One Results    

Jessica Matthews (UI) def. Tuana Tinaztepe (UM): 7-5, 6-1  

Nore Heinitz (UND) def. Jessica Matthews (UI): 6-3, 4-6, 10-4   

  

Day Two Results  

  

Doubles competition:  

Daianne Hayashida/Jessica Matthews (UI) def. Sumomo Hamnaga/Vichitraporn Vimuktananda 

(UCA): 8-0  

Barbora Pokorna/Pia Kranholdt (UI) def. Lily Hutchings/Maria Berlanga (UT): 8-7 (7-3)  

Daianne Hayashida/Jessica Matthews (UI) def. Oriana Parkins Godwin/Ines Stehpani (DU): 8-3  

Maja Pietrowicz/Lucy Loy (UN) def. Barbora Pokorna/Pia Kranholdt (UI): 8-4  

  

Singles competition:  

Pia Kranholdt (UI) def. Kacie Harvey (UA): 6-2, 7-5  

Daianne Hayashia (UI) def. Manami Ukita (KS): 7-5, 6-2  

Barbora Pokorna (UI) def. Jordan Schifano (SIUE): 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)  

Kristina Novak (OSU) def. Pia Kranholdt (UI): 6-1, 6-1  

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Hawkeyes Close Regular Season with Top-Half Team Finishes

Sports

October 13th, 2023 by admin

PEORIA, Ill. – University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country earned top-half team placings in its regular season finale at the Bradley Pink Classic on Friday.

Iowa senior Jack Pendergast guided the Hawkeye men through wet and rainy conditions to an 11th-place finish (out of 28) with his 25:04.4 time in the 8,000-meter red race. Pendergast finished 41st overall and led the men’s team for the first time this season. Junior Aidan King had a strong showing, setting a career best 25:18.0. Junior Ian Geisler (25:22.1), freshman Miles Wilson (25:28.9) and sophomore Will Ryan (25:33.0) rounded out the scoring for Iowa.

On the women’s side, senior Amber Aesoph was Iowa’s top finisher for the third time this season, leading the women’s team to an 11th-place finish (out of 32 teams). Aesoph set a new personal record in the 6,000-meter red event, crossing the line in 21:49.3 and earning 30th-place, overall. Seniors Alli Bookin-Nosbisch (22:00.7) and Abby Ryon (22:07.4) also clocked career bests on Friday afternoon. Freshman Cameron Kalaway finished with a time of 22:26.3 and scored for the Hawkeyes for the first time this season.

A trio of Hawkeyes began the day with the men’s 8,000-meter white race. Freshman Luke Knepp, sophomore Nate Harbert and junior Yohana Yual implemented a pack mentality during the race and stayed together in the top ten through the first 4,000 meters. Knepp and Harbert wrapped up their day with top-ten finishes and new personal bests, crossing the line in 25:25.0 and 25:31.5, respectively.

The women’s 6,000-meter white event followed, with senior Kelli Tosic (22:36.4) and freshman Clare Kelly (22:41.0) finishing sixth and seventh, respectively. Sophomore Rowan Boulter (22:54.0) and seniors Ellie Twedt (22:55.9) and Katie Moore (23:06.1) put together strong performances and secured top-20 finishes.

UP NEXT: The Hawkeyes turn their focus to postseason competition, beginning with the Big Ten Championships in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 27.

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Man convicted of Sex crime in NW Iowa dies in prison

News

October 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Coralville, Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Corrections, Friday (today), reported a man serving a 15-year sentence for Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree and other charges out of Ida County, has died.

62-year-old David Allen Wieling, Sr., was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 4:35 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023 while in hospice at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center where he had been housed due to chronic illness.

Weiling began serving his sentence on November 14, 2018.

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Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing for the winter

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Iowa DNR News) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds lake property owners to check their boat and trailers, and docks and lifts, for aquatic invasive species before storing them for the winter. Aquatic invasive species, everything from zebra mussels to Eurasian watermilfoil, move from one waterbody to another by hitchhiking on boats, in bait buckets and on other equipment used in the water. They can create serious problems for Iowa waters and negatively impact the quality of outdoor recreation experiences.

Kim Bogenschutz, aquatic invasive species coordinator for the Iowa DNR, says “Fall is a great time for lake property owners to check their boats, docks and lifts for new infestations of aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels. As you bring each item out of the water, visually inspect areas that have been submerged for months. Touch smooth surfaces to check for juvenile zebra mussels that feel like sandpaper when you run your hand over a surface they’ve attached themselves to and are often invisible to the human eye.”

Aquatic invasive species often grow quickly and spread fast when brought to a new lake or stream due to lack of natural controls.

How to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species

  • CLEAN any plants, animals, or mud from your boat and equipment before you leave a waterbody.
  • DRAIN water from all equipment (motor, live well, bilge, transom well, bait bucket) before you leave a waterbody.
  • DRY anything that comes into contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, boots, clothing, dogs). Before you move to another waterbody either: Spray your boat and trailer with hot or high-pressure water; or Dry your boat and equipment for at least five days.
  • Never release plants, fish or animals into a water body unless they came out of that waterbody and always empty unwanted bait in the trash.
  • It is illegal to possess or transport prohibited aquatic invasive species or to transport any aquatic plants on water-related equipment in Iowa.  Signs posted at public accesses remind boaters to stop aquatic hitchhikers and identify infested waters.

Iowa law also requires boaters to drain all water from boats and equipment before they leave a water access and to keep drain plugs removed or opened during transport. It is also illegal to introduce any live fish, except for hooked bait, into public waters.

Learn more about aquatic invasive species, including a list of infested waters in the current Iowa Fishing Regulations or at www.iowadnr.gov/ais.

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No. 6 Hawkeyes Down Indiana

Sports

October 13th, 2023 by admin

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – Two first quarter goals led the sixth-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team to a 2-0 victory over Indiana on Friday afternoon at Deborah Tobias Field.

Iowa improves to 11-2 on the season and 3-2 in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes outshot Indiana 16-8 and had nine shots on goal to the Hoosiers’ five. Iowa had eight penalty corner opportunities to Indiana’s five.
In the games 17th minute sophomore Milly Short found the back of the goal off a penalty corner, giving the Hawkeyes the lead.
Freshman Dionne van Aalsum drew a penalty stroke, and junior Hillary Cox converted giving Iowa an insurance goal in the 23rd minute.
OF NOTE…
– Short recorded her first goal this season.
– Iowa recorded its eighth shutout this season. The Hawkeyes have allowed eight goals in 13 games.
– Sophomore Mia Magnotta recorded five save in today’s game, bringing her total to 36 on the season.
UP NEXT

No. 6 Iowa travels to No. 5 Louisville on Sunday for a top-ten matchup at 11 a.m.

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BBB Tips for Donating to Relief Efforts in Israel and Gaza

News

October 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Omaha, NE) –  This past Saturday (Oct. 7, 2023), Hamas militants from Gaza launched a surprise attack against towns in southern Israel, including a music festival. Media sources report there were over 900 deaths, over a thousand wounded and more than 100 Israeli hostages being taken. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas, sent airstrikes into Gaza on Sunday, over 600 Palestinians were killed.

For those seeking to help victims and families impacted by this crisis, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following giving tips and a list of BBB Accredited Charities soliciting for relief efforts:

  • Can the charity get to the impacted area? Not all relief organizations will be positioned to provide relief quickly. See if the charity already has a presence in Israel or Gaza.
  • Are you alert to possible social media scams? Scammers recognize the emotional motivation to help in response to emergency situations. Be wary of responding to appeals without taking the opportunity to verify the trustworthiness of the social media source or the specified charity.
  • Should you send clothing and food? Local drives to collect clothing and food to send overseas may not be practical as the logistics and timing to deliver and disperse such items will be challenging. Relief organizations are better equipped to obtain what is needed, distribute it effectively and avoid duplication of effort.
  • Is the charity experienced in providing emergency relief? Experienced disaster relief charities are the best bet to help deliver aid as soon as possible. New entrants may have difficulty in following through even if they have the best of intentions.
  • Are you considering crowdfunding appeals? If engaging in crowdfunding, it is safest to give to someone you personally know and trust, keeping in mind that some crowdfunding sites take measures to vet posts, others don’t. If the poster claims they will forward funds to a specified charity, consider visiting the charity’s website on your own and giving to them directly after having checked them out.
  • Are you cautious about “100%” claims in appeals? Charities have fundraising and administrative expenses. If a charity promotion claims that all funds collected will be used for relief, see if there is an explanation about how they are able to do this. Even a credit card donation will have a processing fee. For more on this topic, click HERE.

    For more information:

    To report a scam, go to BBB Scam Tracker. Learn more about how to give wisely.

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Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate with Tractor Supply Company

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) –  Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce report that on Thursday, October 12th, the Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Tractor Supply Co. to celebrate their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The former Orscheln Farm & Home Store began merging with Tractor Supply Company in February 2021, and the Atlantic location began transitioning in October of 2022. Carrie Hicks, the store manager, shared about the renovation process, and though the project was chaotic at times, the staff is pleased with how everything came together. Tractor Supply has plans to continue renovations to the parking lot, but those improvements will come at a later date.
Carrie shared with the Ambassadors about the benefits Tractor Supply Company has brought, and will continue to bring, to the community such as competitive employee pay and benefits, staff and customer support, and community philanthropy projects.
Tractor Supply Company has a wide variety of brands ranging throughout their products such as Ridge Cut, County Line, Producer’s Pride along with other well-known brands such as Columbia, Wrangler, and one of the largest supplies of Carhart apparel in the region. Tractor Supply Company will continue the tradition of “Chick Days” and will also expand into breed of ducks, geese, and turkeys.
Tractor Supply Co. is open Monday-Saturday 8AM-7PM and Sundays 9AM-6PM. The Atlantic location will be celebrating the Grand Opening this Saturday with an all-day event featuring free meals, a food truck, free Tractor Supply merchandise, giveaways, and in-store discounts.
Tractor Supply Co. is located at 1200 East 7th Street in Atlantic

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LAWRENCE RAY “BUD” MILLER, 84, of Harlan (10-21-2023)

Obituaries

October 13th, 2023 by Jim Field

LAWRENCE RAY “BUD” MILLER, 84, of Harlan died Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.  A Memorial Service for LAWRENCE RAY “BUD” MILLER will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 am at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 9:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

LAWRENCE RAY “BUD” MILLER is survived by:

Wife:  Kristine Miller of Harlan.

Daughters:  Cindy Miller-Flint of Omaha; Cheryl Miller of Glenwood; Vicki (John) Miller of Bennington, NE; Randi (Frank) Daniels of Harlan; Anna (Brent) Pauley of Avoca.

Sons:  Dale (Kim) Miller of Wesley Chapel, FL; Colby (Jen Hamos-Miller) Miller of Walford.

Brothers:  Jack (Sandy) Miller of Omaha; Dennis (Kathy) Miller of Omaha.

19 Grandchildren

15 Great-Grandchildren

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Hundreds line up for IMOM dental clinic

News

October 13th, 2023 by admin

(Radio Iowa) – More than 500 people were lined up this (Friday) morning as the annual free dental clinic known as the Iowa Mission of Merch opened its doors in Waterloo. Iraq War Army veteran and Independence resident Cassidy Collins says he’s had trouble getting into a dentist.

Collins says it’s been eight years since his last dental checkup.

The 100 volunteer dentists and hygienists anticipate providing all levels of dental care. The clinic is on a first-come first-severed basis and runs today until everyone it taken care of and then will open again Saturday at 6 a-m.

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Vilsack says key program for dairy farmers endangered by Farm Bill hold up

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 13th, 2023 by admin

(Radio Iowa) – U-S Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says if congress fails to at least extend the current Farm Bill by year’s end, key programs — including one for dairy farmers — expire.

The Dairy Margin Protection Program was created in the 2018 Farm Bill. It provides payments to farmers when the cost of the milk they sell falls below the cost of production. There are over 800 dairy farms operating in Iowa today. Vilsack says the likely scenario is that the House and Senate will eventually vote to keep the 2018 Farm Bill policies in place until a new Farm Bill is developed.

Vilsack says the big stumbling block in negotiations on the 2023 Farm Bill has been whether to raise what are called “reference prices” for corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton to account for rising production costs. Those reference prices are used to calculate federal crop subsidies. Vilsack says it would cost 20 BILLION dollars over the next decade if those reference prices for corn and other commodities are hiked in the next Farm Bill.

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