(Radio Iowa) – Des Moines police have made an arrest after a series of serious arson fires. Seven fires were reported on the capitol city’s east side over about three hours late Sunday night and early this (Monday) morning. Six of the fires involved vehicles and two of them caught nearby houses on fire. No one was reported hurt.
Police say a man spotted running from one scene is now jailed. He’s identified as 32-year-old Andrew Anthony of Des Moines and he’s charged with one count of arson and meth possession. More charges are expected.
(7-a.m. KJAN News) – The Creston Police Department reports the arrest at around 9:30-a.m. Friday, of a man wanted on six Union County warrants. Authorities say 41-year-old Aaron James Riepe, of Creston, was taken into custody at the Creston/Union County LEC. He faces charges related to his failing to appear on original charges, that include: possession of controlled substance marijuana/3rd offense; Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree; Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense; Violation of No Contact/Protection Order; Willful Injury causing serious injury; Criminal Mischief in the 4th, and a Class D- felony charge for Violation of Probation Delivery of Controlled Substance/Marijuana. Riepe was taken to Union County Jail where he is being held on $35,900 Cash only bond.
And, a little before 2:30-a.m. Sunday, 25-year-old Kenneth Quienten Weaselhead, of Creston, was arrested at the Creston/Union County LEC, and a charge of OWI 1st. He was later released on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, will place a resolution back on the table, with regard to vacating and closing a portion of 570th Street under Interstate 80, and contained within the State of Iowa right-of-way. The Board tabled action during their meeting three weeks ago. The Iowa DOT requested the road vacation and provided the County with a financial incentive to do so. The meeting begins at 9-a.m.
During a public hearing in October, the DOT’s Scott Suhr explained that about six years ago the Department conducted a study of Interstate 80 from the Nebraska border to the Illinois border in advance of widening the road to six lanes – three in each direction instead of the current two lanes. As part of that study, they looked for a low volume of traffic on those road ways both over and under the Interstate that could be closed, rather than constructing a new bridge.
During the Nov. 16th meeting, Supervisor Steve Green said he and County Engineer Trent Wolken met with three real estate agents to discuss what impact closing the road would have on property values.
Green said he met with the three affected property owners earlier in the day on the 16th, one of whom made it clear they would pursue legal action if the Board agreed to close 570th.
Green said no one in his district supports the measure, even though the County could use the bridge money. In other business, the Cass County Supervisors, Tuesday, will discuss and possibly act on the establishment of an abatement plan for property improvements for specified classes of property in the non-incorporated area of Cass County. They will also act on authorizing an allowance for the use of personal cell phones, when County employees conduct County business.
The Board will then discuss finance options for the ISICS communication system, and equipment upgrade, along with (but separately), a construction permit application for a confinement feeding operation to be located in Section 9 of Washington Township, in Cass County, Iowa.
The Kansas City Chiefs strengthened their hold on the AFC West lead with a 22-9 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs defense came up with three fourth-down stops and forced three turnovers, one of which turned into a 75 yard interception returned for a touchdown by Daniel Sorensen.
Patrick Mahomes threw for just 184 yards with 1 interception and a touchdown run. Chiefs receivers dropped a number of passes on the night but it didn’t matter with the defense leading the way.
Teddy Bridgewater threw for 257 yards for Denver and Javonte Williams gained 102 yards on the ground in replacement of the injured Melvin Gordon but the Broncos were held out of the end zone.
The Chiefs have now won 12 straight against the division rival Broncos dating back to the 2015 season. Denver fell to 6-6 on the season. The Chiefs improve to 8-4 and hold a one game lead over the Chargers in the AFC West.
Next up for the Chiefs is a home game against the Las Vegas Raiders next Sunday.
The Iowa women’s basketball team picked up an 88-61 win over Michigan State on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Caitlin Clark recorded her third career triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists to lead the Hawkeyes to a conference win.
McKenna Warnock added 21 points and Monika Czinano added 19 for Iowa as they improved to 5-1 on the season.
The victory marked career win number 800 for Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder.
Up Next: Iowa makes the trip to Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8 to take on the Iowa State Cyclones in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game inside Hilton Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT on ESPNU. We’ll have coverage on the Hawkeye Radio Network starting at 5:00 p.m.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The top-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team defeated No. 13 Iowa State, 22-11, on Sunday in the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. The dual win was Iowa’s 21st straight overall and 17th straight against Iowa State.
The Hawkeyes won six-of-10 matches, earned major decisions at 141 and 165, and punctuated the dual with a stalling disqualification at 285.
“This is one date on the calendar,” said Iowa head coach Tom Brands. “This isn’t about a catalyst to springboard for greater things to come. This is a step along the path to Detroit. That’s how we operate. We’re going to Destin, Florida, two weeks from tonight. ”
Eierman totaled six takedowns and more than two-and-one-half minutes of riding time two win by 15-7 major decision at 141. Marinelli used seven takedowns and more than three minutes of riding time to win 16-5 at 165. Cassioppi built a 9-0 lead before forcing a fifth stall call and terminating the match.
The Hawkeyes also got decisions from Austin DeSanto at 133, Max Murin at 149 and Nelson Brands at 174. DeSanto registered one takedown and scored a pair of points off three stall calls win 6-4 at 133. Murin’s first-period takedown was the difference in a 3-2 win at 149, and Brands scored a takedown 19 seconds into overtime to win 3-1 at 174.
Iowa returns to action Dec. 20-21 at the Rokfin duals in Destin Florida. Broadcast information and a schedule of events will be released when available.
(Radio Iowa) – The 15th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes will play 22nd ranked Kentucky on New Year’s Day in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. It is the Hawks’ first appearance in the game since the miracle Tate to Holloway game winner in 2005 against LSU.
That’s Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz who says the Hawkeyes are looking forward to the return trip.
Mark Stoops was the youngest of the three Stoops brothers to play for Iowa. He has been the head coach at Kentucky since 2013. The Hawkeyes had the Music City Bowl game a year ago postponed due to a COVID outbreak at Missouri.
The Hawkeyes are 10-3 after getting trounced by Michigan in the Big Ten Championship. Ferentz is happy his team gets another chance to claim an 11th win.
(Radio Iowa) – Northern Iowa made only three of 22 shots from three point range and lost at home to Richmond 60-52. Noah Carter led the Panthers with 13 points but he missed all four of his three point attempts.
After beating nationally ranked St. Bonaventure the Panthers have dropped two straight and are now 2-5.
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