Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, Jan. 3rd 2021

January 3rd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sioux City police say one person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting at a New Year’s party. Police say several shots were fired Friday morning from multiple guns into a home where people were celebrating New Year’s Eve. An 18-year-old woman was found dead inside the home. Four others who were shot were treated at hospitals and are in stable condition. Police said many of the people at the party were underage. The investigation is continuing.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Des Moines attorney is suing several police officers and the city over their response to racial justice protests in May. The class-action lawsuit seeks to represent anyone arrested or assaulted by Des Moines officers during a protest May 31. Attorney Gina Messamer alleges in the lawsuit that officers illegally arrested and pepper-sprayed people protesting the death of George Floyd while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police. The lawsuit alleges the officers’ actions violated protesters’ free speech rights and were meant to deter future demonstrations. Des Moines officials did not respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — COVID-19 hospitalizations are continuing to drop in Iowa, while the positivity rate is edging upward after showing declines through the month of December. KCCI reports that the state’s 14-day positivity rate is 12.8%, up from 12.7% the previous day. The state’s 7-day positivity rate climbed from 11.5% to 11.7%. The number of counties reporting a 14-day positivity rate greater than 15% is also on the rise. Forty-three of Iowa’s 99 counties now report a rate at 15% or higher. That’s four more counties than the previous day. There are currently 572 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, a decrease of three over the previous 24 hours.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. farmers are expected to end the year with higher profits than last year and the best net farm income in seven years thanks to the government paying nearly 40% of their income. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest farm income forecast. Farmer challenges in 2020 included the impact of trade disputes, drought and wind damage, and low prices for corn, cotton, wheat, chicken, cattle and hogs. Farm cash receipts are forecast to be the lowest in more than a decade. But farmers are expected to receive $46.5 billion from the U.S. government. That’s the largest direct-to-farm payment ever. It lifts net farm income to $119.6 billion. And that’s the highest profitability since 2013.

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Kuhlman scores 21 to carry Evansville over N. Iowa 65-61

Sports

January 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Evan Kuhlman had a career-high 21 points as Evansville beat Northern Iowa 65-61. Samari Curtis had 14 points for Evansville. Shamar Givance added six assists. Jax Levitch had eight rebounds. Austin Phyfe had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Panthers. Bowen Born added 12 points. Trae Berhow had a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

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No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 25 Oregon 34-17 in Fiesta Bowl

Sports

January 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Breece Hall ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns, Brock Purdy accounted for two scores and No. 12 Iowa State grinded out a 34-17 win over No. 25 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl. The Cyclones used their ball-control offense to dominate the time of possession and keep Oregon’s offense off the field for long stretches to win their first New Year’s Six bowl.

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) is hit by Oregon cornerback DJ James during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Hall, an AP All-American, had 34 carries and his ninth 100-yard game this season. Purdy, who went to high school in nearby Gilbert, threw for 156 yards and a touchdown on 20-of-29 passing, adding a touchdown on the ground.

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BERNADINE GROVE, 86, of Macedonia (Visitation 1/4/21)

Obituaries

January 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

BERNADINE GROVE, 86, of Macedonia, died December 30, 2020 at the Country House Residence in Council Bluffs. An open visitation for BERNADINE GROVE will be held 10-a.m. to Noon Monday, Jan. 4th, at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson. The family will not be present.

A private family funeral will be held with burial in the Macedonia Cemetery.

Memorials are directed to the family.

BERNADINE GROVE is survived by:

Her daughters – LuAnn (Bill) Smith, of Carson and Linda (William) Olson, of Leawood, KS.

Her brother – Carrol Childs, of Council Bluffs

5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and other relatives.

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No. 2 Baylor holds off feisty Iowa State 76-65

Sports

January 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Jared Butler scored 21 points to lead four scorers in double figures and No. 2 Baylor held off Iowa State 76-65 Saturday for its narrowest margin of victory this season. The Bears won seven of their previous eight games by at least 29 points, winning by an average of 32.8 points.

Baylor guard MaCio Teague drives to the basket ahead of Iowa State guard Jalen Coleman-Lands, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 76-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Butler hit a 3-pointer from the right corner for a 63-55 lead with 7:31 remaining and made three key free throws in the final 3 minutes after Iowa State pulled within 66-61. Javan Johnson led Iowa State with 17 points.

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No. 10 Iowa wins 77-75 as free throws cost No. 14 Rutgers

Sports

January 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luka Garza had 25 points to lead No. 10 Iowa past No. 14 Rutgers 77-75. The Scarlet Knights lost the game at the free throw line, where they have struggled all season. On Saturday, they went 4-of-12. Iowa made 18-of-23. Jacob Young had 17 points as Rutgers’ defense stifled the Big Ten’s top offense.

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Iowa COVID-19 Update for Jan. 2nd, 2021: 48 additional deaths, 707 additional cases

News

January 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Health today (10-a.m. Saturday), reports there have been 707 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in test results received since 10-a.m. Friday, for a pandemic total to-date, of 283,144. IDPH says there had been 48 additional deaths recorded statewide since Friday, for a statewide death toll of 3,946. In our area, there was one additional death in Cass County, 5 more in Harrison County, and 3 more in Pottawattamie County.

Of Iowa’s pandemic-related deaths, COVID-19 is reported as the underlying cause for 3,621 deaths, while 325 are listed as a contributing factor.

The Iowa DPH today reports 107 COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities in the state (2 less than Friday). Those outbreaks account for 4,488 of Iowa’s current positive cases. COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities account for 1,139 of the state’s total deaths. Health officials say 3,031 LTC patients/staff have recovered from the virus.

Iowa DPH reports hospitalizations were down from 575 Friday to 572 today. There are: 119 patients in an ICU; 88 were admitted to hospitals, and 60 patients are on ventilators. Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 32 hospitalized; 14 are in an ICU; 3 people were admitted to a hospital, and 7 people are on a ventilator.

According to the state’s website, 1,361,710 Iowans have been tested for COVID-19, to-date. Iowa’s average reported positivity rate inched up to 12.7% over the last 14 days. That’s up from 12.7% a day earlier. The health department says 243,218 Iowans have recovered from COVID-19.

In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases by County; The # of new cases since yesterday {+} – if any; and the total number of deaths in each county to date:

Cass, 1,056 cases; {+1}; 39 deaths
Adair, 611; {+3}; 17
Adams, 266; {+0}; 2
Audubon, 384; {+3}; 7
Guthrie, 961; {+9}; 23
Harrison County, 1,446; {+3}; 58
Madison County, 974; {+1}; 8
Mills County, 1,285; {+0}; 15
Montgomery, 770; {+0}; 15
Pottawattamie County, 8,327; {+25}; 98
Shelby County, 949; {+0}; 24
Union County, 1,035; {+2}; 19

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Iowa State vs Kansas women’s basketball game postponed

Sports

January 2nd, 2021 by admin

AMES, Iowa – In accordance with the women’s basketball game interruption guidelines, the Big 12 Conference and the Iowa State women’s basketball team have announced next week’s home game against Kansas on Wednesday, Jan. 6, has been postponed due to Kansas being unable to meet the roster thresholds established by the league.

The Big 12 will work with both teams to reschedule Wednesday’s game for later in the season. More information will be released when it becomes available.

Iowa State will travel to No. 19 Texas on Sunday, Jan. 3 to take on Texas at 2 p.m. on ESPN2.

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Hawkeyes release Spring Volleyball schedule

Sports

January 2nd, 2021 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa volleyball team revealed its 2021 schedule Wednesday. The schedule includes a conference-only slate with matchups against 11 of the conference’s 14 teams.

The 11-week season begins Jan. 22 and ends April 3. Every team is scheduled to play two games a week against the same opponent.

The schedule features 11 matches inside Xtream Arena, the new home to Hawkeye Volleyball, with the home opener slated for Jan. 22 against Illinois.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, home attendance will be limited to families only. TV and broadcast information will be announced when available.

Iowa Volleyball Schedule

Week 1
vs Illinois (Jan. 22)
vs Illinois (Jan. 23)

Week 2
at Purdue (Jan. 29)
at Purdue (Jan. 30)

Week 3
vs Indiana (Feb. 5)
vs Indiana (Feb. 6)

Week 4
at Ohio State (Feb. 12)
at Ohio State (Feb. 13)

Week 5
vs Rutgers (Feb. 19)
vs Rutgers (Feb. 20)

Week 6
at Northwestern (Feb. 26)
at Northwestern (Feb. 27)

Week 7
vs Wisconsin (March 5)
vs Wisconsin (March 6)

Week 8
at Maryland (March 12)
at Maryland (March 13)

Week 9
vs Nebraska (March 17)
at Nebraska (March 20)

Week 10
vs Michigan State (March 26)
vs Michigan State (March 27)

Week 11
at Minnesota (April 2)
at Minnesota (April 3)

NCAA Tournament

First & Second Rounds: Thursday, April 8 – Saturday, April 10
NCAA Regionals: Thursday, April 15 – Saturday, April 17
NCAA Semifinals: Thursday, April 22
NCAA Final: Saturday, April 24

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, all dates are subject to change. For more information on Xtream Arena, click HERE.

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