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AP Boys High School Basketball Poll 02/04/2019

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February 4th, 2019 by admin

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. North Scott, Eldridge (9) 16-0 98 2
2. Bettendorf 16-1 81 3
3. Waukee (1) 16-1 76 1
4. Iowa City, West 12-3 64 4
5. Cedar Falls 13-2 50 6
6. Dubuque, Senior 12-2 49 8
7. Sioux City, East 15-1 41 7
8. Davenport, Central 13-3 30 5
9. Valley, West Des Moines 14-3 23 T9
10. Prairie, Cedar Rapids 12-3 18 T9

Others receiving votes: Des Moines, North 8. Ames 7. Linn-Mar, Marion 3. Indianola 2.

Class 3A
Record Pts Prv
1. Clear Lake (7) 17-0 94 1
2. Norwalk (2) 13-3 85 2
3. Maquoketa (1) 15-1 76 4
4. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 15-3 75 3
5. Pella 13-4 50 5
6. West Delaware, Manchester 13-4 38 8
7. Fairfield 13-3 27 9
8. Glenwood 12-4 23 NR
9. Carroll 13-3 21 7
10. Denison-Schleswig 12-4 17 NR

Others receiving votes: Gilbert 14. Oskaloosa 14. Marion 5. Boone 3. Spencer 3. Xavier, Cedar Rapids 2. Center Point-Urbana 1. Le Mars 1. Storm Lake 1.

Class 2A
Record Pts Prv
1. North Linn, Troy Mills (8) 17-0 98 1
2. Boyden-Hull (2) 18-0 89 2
3. West Sioux, Hawarden 18-0 72 4
4. South Hamilton, Jewell 17-1 70 6
5. South Central Calhoun 18-1 42 7
6. Van Meter 16-1 39 3
7. Treynor 16-2 32 5
8. Camanche 16-2 30 8
9. Dike-New Hartford 15-1 26 9
10. Pella Christian 11-6 22 NR

Others receiving votes: Regina, Iowa City 13. Western Christian, Hull 9. West Branch 5. Sioux Center 2. Forest City 1.

Class 1A
Record Pts Prv
1. Grand View Christian (8) 17-1 98 1
2. Montezuma (1) 17-0 73 2
3. New London 17-0 68 3
(tie) George-Little Rock 17-2 68 5
5. Ankeny Christian Academy (1) 18-0 64 4
6. Ar-We-Va, Westside 19-0 47 7
7. Stanton 19-0 44 6
8. Prince of Peace Prep, Clinton 15-1 39 8
9. Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 17-2 18 9
10. Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton 17-2 13 10

Others receiving votes: Easton Valley 6. Newman Catholic, Mason City 6. Bishop Garrigan, Algona 3. South O’Brien, Paullina 2. Notre Dame, Burlington 1.

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AP Women’s College Basketball Top 25 02/04/2019

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February 4th, 2019 by admin

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 3, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking:

Record Pts Prv
1. Baylor (25) 19-1 697 1
2. Louisville (3) 21-1 668 3
3. Oregon 21-1 632 4
4. Notre Dame 21-2 608 5
5. UConn 19-2 596 2
6. Mississippi St. 21-1 578 6
7. Oregon St. 19-3 513 9
8. Marquette 19-3 483 10
9. NC State 21-1 470 7
10. Maryland 19-2 459 11
11. Stanford 18-3 447 8
12. South Carolina 16-5 352 16
13. Gonzaga 21-2 316 15
14. Texas 18-4 313 12
15. Syracuse 17-4 303 18
16. Iowa 17-5 279 13
17. Utah 18-3 209 14
18. Texas A&M 18-4 206 20
19. Kentucky 18-5 173 19
20. Rutgers 17-5 160 17
20. Arizona St. 15-6 160 21
22. Iowa St. 17-5 150 23
23. Michigan St. 16-5 130 22
24. Florida St. 19-3 111 24
25. Miami 19-5 20 –

Others receiving votes: South Dakota 17, North Carolina 13, UCF 10, Missouri 7, West Virginia 5, New Mexico 4, Drake 3, California 2, Minnesota 2, Rice 2, BYU 1, Cent Michigan 1.

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Mills County Sheriff’s report (2/4/19)

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February 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County say there were seven arrests made over the past four days. Four people were arrested Monday (2/4), including:

  • 18-year old Kaitlin Nicole Geronimo, of Council Bluffs, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Speeding. ($300 bond)
  • 26-year old Andria Lyn Thramer (Homeless), on a warrant for Failure to Appear in court (FTA). ($2,500 bond)
  • 36-year old Sherice Nicole Dismang, on a warrant for Probation Violation ($1,000 bond)
  • and 19-year old Alize Savannah Torres, of Omaha, on a warrant for FTA. (Bond $5,000).

On Sunday, 33-year old Brandon Scott Bryen, of Malvern, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, Child Endangerment and Open Container ($2,000 bond). Last Saturday, 57-year old Luis Joel Mendez, of Missouri Valley, was arrested for DUS (Driving Under Suspension) ($300 bond). And, on Friday 37-year old Jessica Lynn Ballinger, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation, and DUS (Bond $5,000).

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Glenwood Police report (2/4/19)

News

February 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Glenwood Police Department reports four recent arrests. On Friday, 20-year old Dixson Briggs and 24-year old Cody Anderson, both of Red Oak, were arrested for Possession of Marijuana. For Anderson, it was his second offense. Their cash or surety bonds were set at $1,000 for Briggs and $2,000 for Anderson.

Also arrested Friday, was 35-year old Kristy Wilson, of Glenwood, for Public Intoxication. Her bond was $300. And, on Jan. 31st, 42-year old Travis Handley, of Glenwood, was arrested on two Mills County warrants for Probation Violation, with total bond set at $20,000.

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Weiskamp named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Sports

February 4th, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, it was announced Monday by the conference office. The honor is the second in three weeks for the native of Muscatine, Iowa.
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Wieskamp (6-foot-6, 205 pounds) helped Iowa knock off fifth-ranked Michigan, 74-59, in Iowa City on Feb. 1, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and a personal-best five steals in the victory. He shot 60 percent (6-of-10) from the field and 75 percent (3-of-4) from 3-point range.

The five steals are the most by a Hawkeye in a Big Ten game in more than two years. Wieskamp became the fourth freshman nationally to register 16+ points, 7+ rebounds and 5+ steals versus a ranked opponent in the last five seasons (LSU’s Ben Simmons; NC State’s Dennis Smith, Jr.; Pitt’s Trey McGowens).

Iowa finished with 74 points against the Wolverines — the most Michigan has allowed in Big Ten play and second most this season (78 vs. South Carolina). The win is Iowa’s fourth over a ranked opponent this season and highest victory over a ranked opponent since beating No. 4 Michigan State on Jan. 14, 2016. It was the first time an unranked Iowa team (AP Poll) beat an AP Top 5 team by 15+ points since beating then-No. 5 Purdue, 88-69, on Feb. 18, 1998.

Wieskamp and the nationally-ranked Hawkeyes (17-5, 6-5) return to action Thursday, traveling to Bloomington, Indiana, to face Indiana (13-9, 4-7) at 8:05 p.m. (CT) in Assembly Hall.

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ISU’s Joens collects third-straight Freshman of the Week honor

Sports

February 4th, 2019 by admin

IRVING, Texas – Freshman guard Ashley Joens collected her third-straight Big 12 Freshman of the Week honor, the league announced Monday. Joens led the Cyclones to a 2-0 week with wins over Texas Tech and Kansas State.

Joens was strong in ISU’s win at Kansas State, netting 16 points and going 4-of-9 from long range. Earlier in the week, Joens helping ISU to a 39-point with over the Lady Raiders, 104-66. Joens added five points and five rebounds against Texas Tech.

Joens is averaging 11.9 points and 4.7 rebounds, while shooting 46.2 percent from the floor and 39.8 percent from long range on the year putting her as one of the best shooters in the Big 12 this season.

No. 22 Iowa State is back in action on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. when it takes on West Virginia in Hilton Coliseum.

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Gustafson breaks Big Ten record with 20th career Player of the Week Award

Sports

February 4th, 2019 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – For the 10th 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.

It is the 20th Big Ten Player of the Week Award of Gustafson’s career. She now owns the conference record for career weekly awards, besting Jantel Lavender’s (Ohio State) previous mark of 19. Gustafson also broke her own single-season record with her 10th honor this season.

The Port Wing, Wisconsin, native averaged 28.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, and shot 75.0 percent from the field in two road contests last week. She led all scorers with 27 points on 79 percent shooting from the field (11-for-14) against Michigan on Feb. 1. She also made 5-of-6 free throws, pulled down nine rebounds, dished out two assists, and denied four shots.

On Feb 3, Gustafson scored a game-high 30 points, shooting 13-for-18 (72.2 percent) from the field in Iowa’s win at Penn State. She registered 11 rebounds to notch her 20th double-double of the season. She also recorded five assists, three blocks, and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line.

Gustafson and the No. 16/12 Hawkeyes return to action Thursday, hosting Michigan State. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. (CT) on BTN.

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DONALD STAVER, 87, of Panora (Mem. Svcs. 2/9/19)

Obituaries

February 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DONALD STAVER, 87, of Panora, died Friday, Feb. 1st, at home. Memorial services for DONALD STAVER will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9th, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Panora. Twigg Funeral Home in Panora has the arrangements.

Visitation will take place at St. Cecilia Catholic Church from 10-until 11-a.m., Saturday.

Burial of cremains will be held in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter, at a later date.

DONALD STAVER is survived by:

His wife -Joan Staver, of Panora.

His daughters – Kathy (Don) Berryman, of Reno, NV; Lynn (Dave) Breitbach, and Donna (Steve) Brody, all of Panora, and Laura (James) Knight, of Sante Fe, NM.

His son – Donald (Jenny) Staver, Jr., of Bettendorf.

12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

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ROBERT LEE ANDERSEN, 93, of Des Moines (& formerly of Exira) – Svcs. 2/8/19

Obituaries

February 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

ROBERT LEE ANDERSEN, 93, of Des Moines (& formerly of Exira), died Thursday, Jan. 31st, at the VA Health Care Center in Des Moines. Funeral services for ROBERT LEE ANDERSEN will be held 10-a.m. Friday, Feb. 8th, at the Staves Methodist Church (2747 E. Madison Ave.), in Des Moines. Ankeny Funeral Home (1510 W. First St., Ankeny, IA) has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, from 5-until 7-p.m.

Burial will be 2-p.m. Friday at St. John’s Cemetery, west of Exira.

ROBERT LEE ANDERSEN is survived by:

His wife – Betty Andersen, of Ankeny.

His daughter – Judith Andersen (& husband Romualdus Mickevicius), of MN.

His daughter-in-law: Jane Andersen, of Ankeny.

His brother – Harvey Andersen, of Exira.

His sister – Bertha (Darrell) Schroeter, of Exira.

His Step-sons: Kurt, Kirby, Kevin and Kyle Putzier.

His step-daughter: Debra Hibbard.

4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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Iowa may pay $4M to victims of sex harassment by ex-director

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February 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The state of Iowa has tentatively agreed to pay $4.15 million to two executive branch employees who were sexually harassed for years by an agency director who had been a longtime friend of Gov. Kim Reynolds. Settlement agreements released by the state Monday show the money would go to former Iowa Finance Authority business development director Beth Mahaffey and its current communications director Ashley Jared. The state appeal board will consider approving the deals this (Monday) afternoon.

Both women came forward last year to the governor’s office to detail the sexual harassment and hostile work environment they endured under Iowa Finance Authority executive director Dave Jamison. The deals call for the state to pay $2.35 million in cash and monthly annuities to Mahaffey, 53, who left state employment and moved last year after complaining about Jamison’s behavior. Another $1.8 million would go to Iowa Finance Authority communications director Ashley Jared, 35.

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