Hawkeyes Fall to Penn State in Double OT

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October 17th, 2025 by Jack McGonigal

STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA – The 11th-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team fell to Penn State in double overtime, 1-0, on Friday evening at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex.

Both teams were scoreless through the first half.

The Hawkeyes had three penalty corner opportunities in the fourth period, one inserted by Niamh de Jong and the other two from Felicia Zonnenburg. The shots came close but failed to capitalize, continuing a scoreless game from both teams to the end of regulation.

Neither team was able to score in the first overtime. The Nittany Lions scored at 74:30 in the second overtime to secure their win.

The Hawkeyes outshot Penn State 15-to-11 and had four penalty corners to the Nittany Lions five. Mia Magnotta had six saves for Iowa.

Up Next  

The Hawkeyes travel to Piscataway, New Jersey to take on 15th-ranked Rutgers at Bauer Field Hockey Complex on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. (CT)

Gold Team Wins 2025 Black and Gold World Series

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October 17th, 2025 by Jack McGonigal

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Gold Team won the University of Iowa baseball team’s annual Black and Gold World Series taking the decisive game three, 10-3 in a seven-inning game on Friday afternoon at Duane Banks Field.

Nick Terhaar got the start for the Gold team throwing four innings allowing one earned run and struck out one. Ty Mikkelsen, Nick Heitman and John Henry Kohorst closed down the final three innings allowing just one run and two hits.

Tate Slagel plated four runs for the Gold squad going 2-for-3 at the plate including a three-run home run. Brody Irlbeck (2-for-3) and Matthew Delgado (1-for-2) each had two RBIs.

Cole Moore started for the Black team and went two innings. Brolan Frost and Kyle Alivo each threw an inning, and Joe Husak threw two and struck out four.

Jaylen Ziegler, Caleb Wulf and Brett White each recorded an RBI in the contest.

UP NEXT: The Hawkeyes have concluded their fall slate. Iowa will open its spring season in February.

Hawkeyes Win 5 Matches at ITA-All American Central Regionals

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October 17th, 2025 by Jack McGonigal

NORMAN, Oklahoma – The University of Iowa women’s tennis team continued competition at the ITA Central Regional Championships on Friday at the Headington Family Tennis Center, showcasing strong play in main draw singles action.

Daianne Hayashida and Pia Kranholdt advanced in main draw singles play, earning straight-set victories to lead the Hawkeyes. Hayashida defeated Anna Putilina of Kansas, 6-4, 6-2, while Kranholdt posted a 6-4, 6-1 win over Minnesota’s Mia Liepert. Tereza Dejnozkova battled in a tight three-set contest against Nebraska’s Emma Rizzetto before falling, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.

The Hawkeyes continued its success in doubles play, recording multiple wins across the main and consolation draws. Hayashida and Dejnozkova opened with an 8-2 victory over Kinley VanPelt and Anna Putilina of Kansas, before falling to Chloe Noel and Gloriana Nahum of Oklahoma, 8-6, in the round of 16. Eline Bex and Nikita Vishwase tallied an 8-5 win over Lilitha Sithenkosi Ndungane and Erin McKenzie of Tulsa, before narrowly falling to Anet Koskel and Carolina Gomez Alonso of Kansas, 8-7. In consolation play, Sally Xu and Kranholdt earned an 8-2 victory over Missouri’s Gian Octa and Alex Ackman.

The Hawkeyes will continue competition in the main draw singles and doubles consolation tomorrow, beginning at 9 a.m. (CT).

Singles Main Draw– Round of 64
Daianne Hayashida (Iowa) def. Anna Putilina (Kansas), 6-4, 6-2
Pia Kranholdt (Iowa) def. Mia Liepert (Minnesota), 6-4, 6-1
Emma Rizzetto (Nebraska) def. Tereza Dejnozkova (Iowa), 2-6, 6-2, 6-4

Doubles– Round of 32
Daianne Hayashida/Tereza Dejnozkova (Iowa) def. Kinley VanPelt/Anna Putilina (Kansas), 8-2
Eline Bex/Nikita Vishwase (Iowa) def. Lilitha Sithenkosi Ndungane/Erin McKenzie (Tulsa), 8-5

Doubles– Round of 16
Chloe Noel/Gloriana Nahum (Oklahoma) def/ Daianne Hayashida/Tereza Dejnozkova (Iowa), 8-6
Anet Koskel/Carolina Gomez Alonso (Kansas) def. Eline Bex/Nikita Vishwase (Iowa), 8-7

Doubles Cons.– Round of 32
Sally Xu/Pia Kranholdt (Iowa) def. Gian Octa/Alex Ackman (Missouri), 8-2

Ammeraal Picks Up 3,000th Career Assist in Loss to No. 25 USC

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October 17th, 2025 by Jack McGonigal

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa volleyball dropped a four-set match to 25th-ranked USC in front of 2,300 fans on Friday night inside of Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Senior setter Claire Ammeraal recorded her 3,000th career assist in the fourth set.

The Hawkeyes move to 10-9 overall and 1-6 in league play.

“I am glad I got to hit 3,000 career assists here at Iowa,” Ammeraal said. “I really like this team. I love that I am in a position where my main stat is based on how successful my teammates are. It’s fun to be a part of their success and I am excited that I get to celebrate this accomplishment with them.”

“Claire’s our leader and she does so much for this team,” head coach Jim Barnes said. “She plays smart and balances her competitive nature with being so cerebral. Claire did an amazing job. She’s a special player.”

Ammeraal finished with 41 assists and 15 digs to cap her double-double night. The Madison, Wisconsin, native notched her sixth double-double of the season. Graduate outside hitter Chard’e Vanzandt recorded her first double-double of the season with a team-high 21 kills and 11 digs. Freshman Carmel Vares finished with 12 kills.

Five Hawkeyes finished with double-figure digs. Senior libero Milana Moisio led the Hawkeye with 18 digs. She has tallied the most digs on the team in all but one match this season. Ammeraal added 15 digs. Redshirt sophomore Allison Berent picked up her 100th career dig in the third set and finished the night with 12. Sophomore Jaimie Marquardt ended the contest with 11 digs in the back row. Vanzandt secured her double-double with 11 digs.

Up Next: Iowa welcomes No. 23 UCLA on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Fans can present their football ticket from the Iowa-Penn State game for free admission.

Dallas County man suffers possible/unknown injuries in a Creston collision

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October 17th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A man from Dallas County complained of pain and possible injury, but was not transported to the hospital, following a collision Friday evening, in Creston. According to Creston Police, a Dodge pickup driven by 62-year-old Richard Mordock, of Creston, and a Chrysler van driven by 39-year-old Preston Hopkins, of Dexter, were both traveling north on Sumner Avenue in Creston, at around 5:20-p.m., Friday, when Mordock attempted to change lanes.

The right front of his pickup struck the left side of the van, causing a total of $4,000 damage. Hopkins complained of shoulder pain as a result of the collision. Both men were wearing their seat belts.

No citations were issued, but the Police report indicated Mordock made an improper or erratic lane change.

Statement from the County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Regarding Mayoral Candidate’s Withdrawal Announcement

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October 17th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak, Iowa — Jill Ozuna, Montgomery County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, said Friday evening, that she was made aware of candidate John Haidsiak publicly announcing his intention to withdraw from the city of Red Oak mayoral race.  Iowa election law, Ozuna says, stipulates that the deadline to formally withdraw as a candidate was September 23, 2025. Because that deadline has passed, the candidate’s name must remain on the ballot and cannot be removed.
Ozuna says “The Montgomery County Auditor’s Office and the Commissioner of Elections do not endorse, support, or oppose any candidate or political position. Our responsibility and commitment is to administer elections in a fair, transparent, and lawful manner, ensuring that all eligible voters have access to an accurate ballot and a secure voting process.”
Voters are encouraged to stay informed and exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election. Absentee voting is currently underway in the Auditor’s Office at 105 E. Coolbaugh Street, Red Oak. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
For questions about voting or election procedures, please contact the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office at 712-623-5127 or visit the county’s official website www.montgomerycountyia.gov

Friday afternoon, Red Oak mayoral candidate John Haidsaik issued a statement to the media, whereby he withdrew his name from consideration for the Nov. 4th election. Haidsaik said that while it’s too late to take his name off of the ballot, he is “No longer running for the office of Mayor in Red Oak,” and added his apology for what he “Said recently at the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Conversation with The Candidates.” He said he “truly did not intend to offend anyone.”

You can listen to and view a transcript of Haidsailk’s comments he made Wednesday that drew much criticism, in a separate story on the kjan.com News page.

Ernst says truly non-essential federal employees should be on the chopping block

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October 17th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the layoffs President Trump has ordered during the federal government shutdown are long overdue. Ernst suggests the president’s “Reduction in Force” or RIF program should target Internal Revenue Service employees who owe back taxes.

Ernst says there are far more who should be fired.

The U-S Department of Energy operates 17 National Laboratories. Ernst cites a 2023 report in The Nation magazine in which employees at a nuclear weapons complex in New Mexico admitted they had napped and played games during the workday.

That came from an electrician assigned to work in a restricted area of the facility where the first atomic bomb was created. Energy Department officials told the magazine they did not find evidence a manager was falsifying time sheets for electricians who are part of a massive workforce upgrading the country’s nuclear stockpile.

On October 1st, Ernst released a Congressional Budget Office analysis that estimates 750-thousand government employees have been furloughed during the shutdown. Ernst says the shutdown exposes that many of those employees are truly non-essential and should be put on the chopping block.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 20, 2025

Trading Post

October 17th, 2025 by Lori Murphy

FOR SALE: String guitar with case. Never played, only tuned. Also a .22 single shot rifle. Call for information 712-243-4016

WANTED:  I need someone to put my song lyrics to music and sing it. I will promote and advertise it on 150 platforms like Apple, YouTube, Tidal, Spotify etc. We would divide the royalties 50/50. The lyrics are Christian. I can’t pay for singing but eventually the royalties add up. I have 3 songs on several platforms right now. Interested? Call Tim at 712-249-9242.

FOR SALE:  Siding. 2 boxes. Antique white. 16 ft long. Asking $250. Call 712-571-0245

FOR SALE:  Hockey table and Foosball table both $90. John Deere manure spreader for $500. 5 x 8 ft dump box with dual wheels. Needs battery. Asking $800. Price reduced to $700. Call 712-355-1566

GARAGE SALE:  Multifamily yard sale 1403 e 7th st across from east  Casey’s. Friday 1-6 and Saturday 9-5. Windows, window screens, quilts, towels, coats all sizes, 12 pound jack never been used, sump pump, air tank, snow shovels, countertops like new, misc lumber, lots of misc, 2004 Buick Le Sabre with 120,000 miles. Limited parking permission to park at First Interstate Bank- DO NOT BLOCK ATM OR DRIVE-THRU PLEASE.

FREE:  Tomato cages. Call 712-249-2591

FREE: 7 foot Norway Pine Christmas tree. Assembly required. Located in Lewis. Call 712-789-1523

FOR SALE: Pro-tech compound mitre saw mounted on table. Used very little. Asking $75. Also Char-Broil gas grill with cover, extra gas tank and other extras. Asking $100. Both items located in Lewis. Call 712-789-1523.

FREE: Lots of pears. Call 712-249-0773

GARAGE SALE:  423 Elm St. Atlantic.  Thursday – Friday – Saturday Oct 23-24-25 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

FOR SALE: Brand new (still in original box) kerosene heater, 9000BTU. Has operating instructions. $25. Call 712-249-0372 SOLD!
FOR SALE:  2000 Ford 150, 6 cylinder 66,700 miles.  Manual transmission.  Asking $4,200.00.  Call : 712-249-2847.

FOR SALE:  2015 Dodge Dart, 44,000 one owner miles, automatic, new battery, interior like new, asking $8,000.  Call 712-243-2684SOLD!

WANTED:  Stuffed animals. Any size. Needed for the 2025 Festival Of Trees. Call 712-254-0766 or can be dropped off at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

FOR SALE:  12 real all wood panels, 4 x 8 feet. No printed design on paper, it is all wood. Call 712-769-2426 or 605 -651-3135.

FOR SALE:  2008 GMC Yukon Denali. White with tan leather seats. Seats 6. Seats are heated. New tires, new battery, 160,000 miles. Nice, clean vehicle. Asking $6500 OBO. Call between 9am-9pm 712-304-9012. Located in Atlantic

Illinois man has an “Angel” in Atlantic to thank for recovering his wallet

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October 17th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Oakwood, IL) – A retired part-time police officer and small business entrepreneur from Illinois who is on limited income, has someone to thank in Atlantic for his honesty and compassion. Tim Stewart lives in Oakwood, IL, and he had stopped at a gas station in Covington, Indiana to get something for his granddaughter around the 9th or 10th of October. They didn’t have what he needed so he went somewhere else. When he got out to pay for it, he realized his wallet with $150 inside, was missing.

When his “Angel” -as Tim calls him – found the wallet, they searched the internet for nearly two-hours and found his number, and gave Stewart a call.

Stewart said he was beside himself, dumbfounded that someone would take the time to track him down and give him the good news.

The man didn’t want to take the chance on leaving the wallet at the gas station where he found it, so he offered to mail it to Stewart. He told Stewart he was from Atlantic, Iowa, and he worked at a “cycle shop.” The return address turned out to be Nishna Valley Cycle. Stewart said his first reaction to getting his wallet back, was shock.

Tim said while he didn’t get the man’s name, it “restored his faith in humanity.”

Stewart said he wanted to let people know, that the world isn’t full of all bad news and bad people.

 

Iowa HHS alerting SNAP recipients of potential federal shutdown impacts

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October 17th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Officials with Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) are alerting Iowans who use SNAP that due to the federal shutdown continuing, there is a possibility that November benefits will not be issued onto cards. In a statement today (Friday), officials say Iowa received notification from the Food and Nutrition Service late last week directing the state, and all states nationwide, not to issue November benefits.

Iowa HHS continues to monitor the situation very closely and will provide updates. Iowa SNAP currently serves approximately 131,000 households per month and allocates around 45 million dollars in benefits, which are federally paid.

Iowa HHS has engaged our food bank and pantry partners and community-based organizations to prepare to provide additional support to impacted Iowans.

Once the government shutdown ends, Iowa HHS will work diligently to process SNAP benefits and make them available for use with the SNAP card. Individuals that currently receive SNAP should retain their cards even throughout the shutdown.

As the situation evolves, Iowa HHS will continue to provide updates as they become available. Please visit hhs.iowa.gov/snap to sign up for updates.