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Grassley says Trump has ‘very little opportunity’ to lead GOP in future

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January 12th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Republican Senator Chuck Grassley says congress should concentrate on working with the NEXT president rather than impeaching the one who’ll be out of office in eight days. “At least I’m looking forward to what I can do…to help Biden pull the country together,” Grassley says. If the U.S. House approves articles of impeachment, Grassley says the timing of an impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate could interfere with the process of confirming Biden’s cabinet and addressing Biden’s policy agenda.

Grassley says he was ushered to safety so quickly last Wednesday, he didn’t realize how frightening the situation actually was until he got to a T-V. “What happened on Wednesday…that sort of insurrection is untenable,” Grassley said, “and the president’s comments didn’t help the matter any and made it worse.” Grassley says at this point, he sees “very little opportunity” for Trump to lead the Republican Party in the future.

Grassley spoke to reporters after a meeting yesterday (Monday) in Newton. Earlier in the day, he was at the Iowa Capitol and administered the oath of office to his grandson to serve as speaker of the Iowa House.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021

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January 12th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:35 a.m. CST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa lawmakers began their legislative session with no mask requirements, and many members are opting not to wear face coverings even as rates of coronavirus infections rise in the Des Moines area and much of the state. Republicans, who hold majorities in both the House and Senate, chose not to mandate masks or even require that members disclose if they have been infected by the virus. And during opening ceremonies Monday, most Republicans didn’t wear masks while all Democrats were protected by a mask or face shield. More than 200 unmasked people opposing mask mandates protested before lawmakers began the session. They chanted “freedom” and many held signs that said “coercion is not consent,” and “mandates belong in socialist countries.”

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Republican Party is losing voters as it’s pulled in opposite directions after the attack on Congress by Trump loyalists. On one side are GOP voters disgusted with President Donald Trump’s behavior. Some, like former House Speaker John Boehner, say the president should leave office now. Others have even switched their registration from the party since the Jan. 6 insurrection. At the same time, Trump supporters argue the vast majority of the rank-and-file remains loyal. The attack is deepening the schism in the party that was papered over by an uneasy truce during most of Trump’s term.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After a long stretch of relatively paltry prizes, U.S. lottery players now have a choice of jackpots that offer combined prizes of more than $1 billion. The jackpot for Mega Millions’ Tuesday night drawing has climbed to $615 million, and the top prize in the Powerball game has reached $550 million ahead of Wednesday’s drawing. It has been nearly two years since the two national lottery games offered such giant prizes and only the second time both jackpots have topped $500 million. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292.2 million and one in 302.5 million for Mega Millions.

CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — Officials say three people have died in a crash following a police chase in central Iowa that reached speeds of more than 100 mph. Police in the Des Moines suburb of Clive say the crash happened early Monday, after officers attempted to stop a stolen car suspected in an earlier theft case in nearby Urbandale. Police say the car refused to stop, sped away and launched into the air as it crossed railroad tracks — flipping several times and hitting a utility pole and creek bank. Police found five young males, several of who were ejected from the car. Police say three died from their injuries and two were taken to hospitals.

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Spectator allowance increase for John J. Harris Wrestling Tournament

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January 11th, 2021 by admin

A few more fans will now be allowed to attend the upcoming John J. Harris Wrestling Tournament in Corning on January 22nd and 23rd. Southwest Valley Activities Director Allen Naugle issued an update Monday that due to the Governor’s latest proclamation there will now be four spectators per wrestler allowed to attend instead of the previous limitation of 2 per wrestler. Tickets will be sent to each school attending to be handed out to each wrestler.

As we reported last week, the tournament schedule has been slightly altered for this year. The tournament begins on Friday, January 22nd with 106-145 pound wrestlers competing and continues on Saturday, January 23rd with the 152-285 pound wrestlers in action.

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Henry scores 16 to lead Bradley over Northern Iowa 75-73

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January 11th, 2021 by admin

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Ja’Shon Henry scored 16 points to carry Bradley to a 75-73 win over Northern Iowa. Terry Nolan Jr. made two free throws with seven seconds left for a three-point lead. Elijah Childs had 16 points and eight rebounds for Bradley. Rienk Mast added 13 points and Nolan had 10 points. Bowen Born had 17 points for the Panthers. Trae Berhow added 15 points and Austin Phyfe had 11 rebounds and six assists. The Braves leveled the season series against the Panthers with the win. Northern Iowa defeated Bradley 78-72 on Sunday.

 

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Lewis Central races past Atlantic swimming

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January 11th, 2021 by admin

The Lewis Central boys swim team picked up a dual win over Atlantic on Monday night at the Nishna Valley YMCA 98-40.

Patrick Chase picked up wins in the 200 IM and 100 yard breastroke, while David Gann won the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke to lead Lewis Central.

Atlantic got two event wins from Bryan York in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle.

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High School Basketball Scoreboard Monday 01/11/2021

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January 11th, 2021 by admin

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Creston 58, Red Oak 29
Denison-Schleswig 70, Sioux City West 48
Lewis Central 47, CB Thomas Jefferson 11
Shenandoah 32, Griswold 23

Western Iowa Conference

Logan-Magnolia 57, Tri-Center 41

Pride of Iowa Conference

Wayne 55, Central Decatur 47
Southeast Warren 38, Interstate-35 28

Other Scores

Diagonal 57, Essex 45
Paton-Churdan 44, Manson-Northwest Webster 27
Sioux City East 61, CB Abraham Lincoln 39

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Creston 53, Red Oak 46
Shenandoah 52, Griswold 43
CB Thomas Jefferson at Lewis Central

Western Iowa Conference

Tri-Center 57, Logan-Magnolia 48

Pride of Iowa Conference

Central Decatur 71, Wayne 42

Other Scores

Diagonal 55, Essex 46
Van Meter 86, Kuemper Catholic 50

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No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St

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January 11th, 2021 by admin

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III, left, congratulates wide receiver DeVonta Smith, after Smith scored a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — No. 1 Alabama has won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 3 Ohio State. It was the final game of a season played entireply in a pandemic. Alabama went 13-0 as coach Nick Saban won his seventh national championship and sixth as coach of the Crimson Tide, all in the last 12 years. Justin Fields and the banged-up Buckeyes just could not keep up. Smith, the Heisman Trophy winner, had catches for 12 catches for 215 yards and three touchdowns, all in the first half.

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Iowa State at K-State men’s hoops postponed

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January 11th, 2021 by admin

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State-Kansas State men’s basketball game scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 13 has been postponed in accordance with the Big 12 Conference’s game interruption guidelines.

Kansas State was unable to meet the required COVID-19 thresholds on Monday, as established by the league.

The universities and the Big 12 Conference will work to reschedule the game.

Iowa State’s next game will be Saturday at Kansas. The game will tip off at 1 p.m. on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

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ISU’s Donarski named Big 12 Freshman of the Week

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January 11th, 2021 by admin

IRVING, Texas – The Iowa State women’s basketball freshman guard Lexi Donarski picked up her second Big 12 Freshman of the Week honor after tying her career-high with 25 points with a career-high seven 3-pointers, the Big 12 announced Monday

Donarski was phenomenal in Iowa State’s 99-72 win at Texas Tech on Sunday, netting 25 points while shooting 75 percent from the field (9-of-12) and knocking down a career-high seven 3-pointers. Donarski helped Iowa State set a new school record with 19 triples against the Lady Raiders.

The honor is the third freshman of the week honor for the Cyclones as Emily Ryan also claimed one in week 5.

Iowa State returns to the court on Wednesday to take on Oklahoma State in Hilton Coliseum at 6:30 p.m. on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

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Bohannon named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week

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January 11th, 2021 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa men’s basketball redshirt senior Jordan Bohannon has been named the Big Ten Co-Player of the Week, it was announced Monday by the Big Ten Conference Office. Bohannon shares the honor with Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis.

Bohannon (6-foot-1, 175 pounds) averaged 18.5 points, 8.0 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 0.5 turnovers in leading the Hawkeyes to double-digit victories over Maryland (89-67) and No. 16 Minnesota (86-71).  The Marion, Iowa, native made 61 percent (11-of-18) of his field goal attempts, including a blistering 62.5 percent from 3-point range (10-of-16). Bohannon’s 10 triples last week moved him into a tie with Northwestern’s Craig Moore for sixth-most 3-pointers made in Big Ten history (320).

Bohannon helped lead Iowa to its ninth straight home win over an AP Top 25 opponent on Sunday. Bohannon totaled 19 points (four 3-pointers), zero turnovers, and career bests in assists (14) and rebounds (7) against the Golden Gophers. He is the first Big Ten player to register 19+ points, 14+ assists, and 7+ rebounds in a single game since the 2002-03 season.

The 14 assists against the Gophers were the most by a Hawkeye since B.J. Armstrong had 15 against Minnesota in 1989. Bohannon registered his program-best seventh career double-double in points and assists (19 points, 14 assists). His 14 assists against Minnesota moved Bohannon past Mike Gesell and Dean Oliver for third on Iowa’s all-time assists list.

Bohannon tallied 18 points, four rebounds, and two assists in Iowa’s 22-point win at Maryland, the largest margin of victory in the series. Bohannon sank a game-high six 3-pointers.

This is Bohannon’s first Player of the Week accolade of his career; he was a two-time Freshman of the Week honoree in 2016-17.

No. 5 Iowa (11-2, 5-1) will challenge Michigan State (8-4, 2-4) on Thursday. Tipoff is slated for 8 p.m. (CT) on Mediacom Court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

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