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Iowa early News Headlines: Tuesday, 1/8/2019

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January 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CST

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) — Former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is introducing himself to Iowa Democrats as a champion of universal health care and affordable housing as he moves toward a presidential campaign. Castro spoke with party activists Monday at a house party in North Liberty in his first trip to Iowa since forming an exploratory committee last month. Castro indicated that he would announce his presidential campaign Saturday in San Antonio.

CLINTON, Iowa (AP) — A firefighter who died while battling a blaze at a grain storage facility over the weekend is being remembered in the eastern Iowa communities he served. Mourners lined the streets of Clinton on Sunday as the procession transporting the body of 33-year-old fire Lt. Eric Hosette rolled through town. He died Saturday while fighting a fire at the ADM grain facility in Clinton. Another firefighter, 23-year-old Adam Cain, was injured.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A $7 million indoor turf facility for soccer and other sports is being planned for Council Bluffs. The 75,000-square-foot building would be erected just northwest of the Mid-America Center. The Daily Nonpareil reports that what would be called the Iowa West Sports Plex awaits a city Planning Commission vote Tuesday and a City Council vote likely later this month.

STORM LAKE, Iowa (AP) — A Minnesota supporter of President Donald Trump is facing a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a weekend altercation at an Iowa rally for Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Photos from Warren’s rally Saturday in Storm Lake show 58-year-old Randal Thom, of Lakefield, Minnesota, carrying a sign that read “Keep America Great.” Police say Thom was involved in an argument with Warren supporters that turned physical and included some punches. There were no injuries and no one else was arrested.

Study finds more people moving out of Iowa than moving in

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January 7th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Iowa lost population last year, according to a study from United Van Lines. The moving company says it handled more moves for people leaving Iowa, than those moving in, making it 8th of the 50 states for having the most “out-bound” moves. Michael Stoll, a professor of public policy at U-C-L-A, studies the data for United. Stoll says many of the people who left Iowa are young, between the ages of 25 and 44.

“They’re more moderate income individuals making somewhere between $40,000 and $75,000 a year,” Stoll says. “What that says is, there’s an economic reason for people leaving Iowa that may have to do with professional aspirations or opportunities that they could achieve elsewhere.” Iowa’s population loss is no surprise as many people leave this part of the country every year and head generally south.

Stoll says, “This is part of a longer overall migration trend that’s been occurring in the United States over the last 20 or 30 years, where you have people leaving the Midwest (and going) to the Southern and Western or Southwestern states for a variety of reasons, including changes in the economy, demographic change as well as people migrating to more warmer climates.” The number-one reason people give for moving is job-related, but other factors play a role, including family, housing costs and taxes.

“In Iowa, about 63% of people are moving there to take a job, but a quarter, 25%, are moving to be closer to family and friends,” Stoll says. “Typically, in the United States, only about 6% of people move to be closer to family and friends, so 25% moving to Iowa for that reason is a pretty big number.” The U-S Census Bureau says Iowa’s population grew by about one-half of one-percent last year and exceeded three-point-one million people, ranking Iowa 30th among the 50 states.

State Patrol says driver going 97 mph on western Iowa interstate had .237 BAC

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January 7th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A dangerous driver was removed from a busy roadway in Pottawattamie County over the weekend.

Phillip Newcomb

According to the Iowa State Patrol, Phillip Newcomb, of Bellevue, NE., was clocked at 97 miles per hour on Interstate 29, near Council Bluffs. In addition, Newcomb was given a breathalyzer test and registered a point-two-three-seven (.237) blood alcohol level. That’s nearly three times the legal limit to drive.

During the traffic stop, troopers say there was a strong odor of alcohol in the car and that there was an open container on his passenger seat. Newcomb was subsequently arrested for OWI, and booked into the Pottawattamie County jail. He has since been released.

Adair County Sheriff’s report (1/7/19)

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January 7th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, late Monday evening, issued a report on four recent arrests. Last Friday, 29-year old Brett Michael Stacey, of Adair, was arrested at the Adair County Jail on a Montgomery County warrant for Sex Offender Registration Violation/1st offense. Stacey was held in the Adair County Jail on a $2,000 cash or surety bond, until being extradited to Montgomery County.

Also arrested last Friday, was 38-year old Donna Marie Ott, of Orient. She was arrested on an Adair County warrant for Failure to Appear for her arraignment. Ott was released the following day on a $1,000 cash-only bond.

On Dec. 30th, 37-year old Corey Lee Irvin, of Bridgewater, was arrested on a Polk County warrant for Operating a Vehicle without the owner’s consent. Irvin was held in the Adair County Jail without bond until being picked up by Polk County deputies the following day.  And, 18-year old Koy Alan Brandt, of Greenfield, was arrested Dec. 31st in Greenfield, following a traffic stop for a defective rear license plate light. Records indicated Brandt was driving with a revoked license. He was taken into custody at the scene for Driving While License Denied or Revoked, and subsequently released on his own recognizance with a citation.

A-P Boys High School Basketball Poll (1/7/19)

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January 7th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right:

Class 4A
Record Pts Prv
1. Waukee (8) 8-0 106 1
2. North Scott, Eldridge (3) 9-0 94 2
3. Sioux City, East 8-0 73 7
4. Iowa City, West 7-1 61 4
5. Bettendorf 8-1 60 6
6. Davenport, Central 9-1 53 3
7. Cedar Falls 7-1 46 9
8. Ames 8-1 41 NR
9. Valley, West Des Moines 9-2 34 8
10. Dubuque, Senior 6-2 13 NR

Others receiving votes: Des Moines, North 9. Prairie, Cedar Rapids 7. Ankeny Centennial 4. Sioux City, West 3. Ankeny 1.

Class 3A
Record Pts Prv
1. Maquoketa (9) 10-0 107 2
2. Clear Lake (2) 10-0 99 5
3. Gilbert 9-1 65 7
4. Pella 7-2 63 10
5. Oskaloosa 8-2 62 1
6. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 7-2 47 8
7. Norwalk 8-3 35 NR
8. Carroll 6-1 31 NR
9. ADM, Adel 7-2 23 6
10. West Delaware, Manchester 7-1 20 3

Others receiving votes: Glenwood 19. Wahlert, Dubuque 13. Ballard 7. Marion 6. Washington 4. Xavier, Cedar Rapids 4. Fairfield 1.

Class 2A
Record Pts Prv
1. North Linn, Troy Mills (8) 9-0 107 1
2. Camanche (1) 10-0 86 4
3. Treynor (2) 10-0 85 2
4. Van Meter 8-0 63 5
(tie) West Sioux, Hawarden 10-0 63 6
6. Boyden-Hull 9-0 61 7
7. Western Christian, Hull 6-2 45 3
8. South Hamilton, Jewell 10-1 41 8
9. Unity Christian, Orange City 8-2 15 10
10. South Central Calhoun 10-1 12 NR

Others receiving votes: West Branch 9. Dike-New Hartford 8. Regina, Iowa City 6. North Fayette, West Union 2. Albia 1. Denver 1.

Class 1A
Record Pts Prv
1. Grand View Christian (6) 9-1 102 1
2. Montezuma (3) 11-0 87 2
3. George-Little Rock (1) 10-1 84 3
4. Ankeny Christian Academy (1) 9-0 73 5
5. New London 9-0 67 4
6. Calamus-Wheatland 10-1 32 NR
(tie) Stanton 9-0 32 7
8. Ar-We-Va, Westside 10-0 28 NR
9. Bishop Garrigan, Algona 7-2 17 8
10. Newman Catholic, Mason City 7-1 16 NR

Others receiving votes: Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 17. Martensdale-St. Marys 15. Lynnville-Sully 13. Prince of Peace Prep, Clinton 11. South O’Brien, Paullina 5. Notre Dame, Burlington 4. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 2. Easton Valley 1.

Boys High School Swimming District assignments announced by IHSAA

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January 7th, 2019 by admin

District Boys Swimming assignments were released by the IHSAA on Monday. Here is a look at where teams will compete around the state.

Davenport, Central   Fort Dodge
Brian Ehlinger, Manager   Matt Elsbecker, Manager
Bettendorf Ames
Clinton Boone
Davenport, Central Carroll
Davenport, North Cedar Falls
Davenport, West Fort Dodge
Dubuque, Hempstead Sioux City
Dubuque, Senior Spencer
Muscatine Storm Lake
Pleasant Valley
Indianola   Johnston
Lee Nelson, Manager   Joe Nelson, Manager
Des Moines, East Atlantic
Des Moines, Hoover/North Council Bluffs AL/TJ
Des Moines, Lincoln Des Moines, Roosevelt
Dowling Catholic, WDM Grinnell/BGM
Indianola Johnston
Oskaloosa Lewis Central
Ottumwa Newton-NCMP
Valley, West Des Moines Waukee
Linn-Mar, Marion   Southeast Polk
Dave Brown, Manager   Jayson Campbell, Manager 
Burlington Ankeny
Cedar Rapids, Jefferson Iowa City, City
Cedar Rapids, Kennedy Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids, Washington Mason City
Decorah Southeast Polk
Iowa City, West Vinton-Shellsburg
Keokuk Waterloo
Linn-Mar, Marion Williamsburg

Gustafson garners 7th B1G Player of the Week Honor

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January 7th, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — For the seventh time this season, University of Iowa women’s basketball senior Megan Gustafson has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.

Gustafson has 17 career player of the week awards – tied for the second-most in the history of the Big Ten Conference (Kelly Mazzante, Penn State). Jantel Lavender (Ohio State) holds the Big Ten record with 19.

Gustafson led all scorers with 28 points and 17 rebounds in Iowa’s win over Nebraska on Jan. 3, registering her NCAA-leading 12th double-double of the season. She also chipped in five blocks, two assists, and a steal. Gustafson recorded 16 points and eight rebounds in the final 20 minutes of action.

The Port Wing, Wisconsin, native has been honored by the conference every week this season, including seven Player of the Week awards and two Honor Roll mentions. She broke a Big Ten single-season record last season with nine Player of the Week honors. She was also named to the conference’s weekly honor roll six times.

The No. 17/20 Hawkeyes return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena tonight, hosting Wisconsin at 7 p.m. (CT). Tickets are $12 for adults and free for youth and UI students. The game will air live on BTN.

Carleton claims Big 12 Player of the Week honors again

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January 7th, 2019 by admin

IRVING, Texas – Iowa State Senior guard Bridget Carleton collected her third Big 12 Player of the Week honor of the season, the league announced Monday. Today’s honor marks the 13th Big 12 weekly honor for the Chatham, Ontario, Canada native, which ranks first in school history and fifth in Big 12 history, tying former Big 12 Player of the year Brittney Martin.

Carleton led Iowa State to a 2-0 start in Big 12 action while averaging 29.5 points, 7.5 assists and 6.0 assists on the week while shooting 58.3 percent from the floor. Carleton started things off by leading Iowa State to a 38-point win over the Wildcats, finishing with 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

Against the Jayhawks, Carleton was phenomenal. She dropped 33 points and grabbed six rebounds and five assists. Her effort improved ISU to 12-2 on the year

Iowa State is back in action on Wednesday, Jan. 9 when it takes on TCU at 6:30 p.m.. The game will air on Cyclones.tv

Pioneer: Atlantic FFA Chapter named to Top 15 in Pioneer® Brand A-Series Soybeans Big A Challenge

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January 7th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Pioneer seeds report the Atlantic Chapter of the FFA demonstrated a great amount of creativity in the Pioneer® brand A-Series soybeans Big A Challenge. The chapter’s final masterpiece will be one of 15 featured during 2019 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill.

A judging panel selected the top 15 chapters in the collaboration between Pioneer and FFA that focuses on the next generation of soybean varieties and the next generation of growers. Each chapter will bring a unique perspective to decorating a seven-foot-tall Big A statue, highlighting A-Series soybeans’ cutting-edge science and game-changing yield potential while celebrating local communities.

“We are impressed by the creativity from the next generation,” says John Schartman, Pioneer Soybean Category Lead, Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont. “The FFA chapters brought their ‘A’ game to the first round of competition. We’re excited to see how they will tie together A-Series soybeans, the Pioneer spirit and their local community in the final designs.”

FFA chapters were selected based on an essay highlighting how A-Series soybeans benefit farmers and a sample design of their Big A statue. Chapters will decorate the Big A statues through May, with the top three winners awarded prize money — $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $1,000 for third place — at the 2019 Farm Progress Show. The public also will vote for their favorites on the Pioneer Facebook and Twitter pages, with the winning chapter receiving the People’s Choice Award and a special prize for its members.

The Big A Challenge premiered at 2018 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, with seven Big A statues promoting A-Series soybeans placed around the grounds. Follow #FFAseries on Facebook and Twitter to see the creativity of these FFA chapters.

Ag Coffees to begin brewing in Montgomery County

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January 7th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Extension and Outreach will be starting off the year with their new Ag Coffee’s.  The Ag Coffee’s will be a free monthly gathering to learn about topics in that affect the Ag world and feature conversation with area producers. January’s Ag Coffee will be on Farm Succession Planning, sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America.  By attending, you’ll learn a bit about the importance of transition planning and minimizing legal difficulties and confusion for your family during farm transition.

Join the Montgomery County Extension for their Ag Coffee, on January 23rd at 9:30-a.m., at the Montgomery County Extension Office. The coffee will be hot and rolls will be ready!  Reservations are appreciated, but not required. For more information or to pre-register, contact the Montgomery County Extension Office, at 712-623-2592.