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Tuesday’s (1/22) western IA High School Basketball scores

Sports

January 23rd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

BOYS BASKETBALL=

Kingsley-Pierson 60, Hinton 46

Rock Valley 63, West Lyon, Inwood 50

Sergeant Bluff-Luton 68, Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 60

Spencer 59, Western Christian 57

Storm Lake 76, Cherokee, Washington 65

West Sioux 87, Gehlen Catholic, Le Mars 64

POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=

ADM, Adel vs. Winterset, ppd. to Jan 24th.

Ar-We-Va, Westside vs. Ridge View, ppd.

Denison-Schleswig vs. Harlan, ppd. to Jan 24th.

Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton vs. CAM, Anita, ppd. to Jan 28th.

Glenwood vs. Clarinda, ppd. to Jan 24th.

Glidden-Ralston vs. Boyer Valley, Dunlap, ppd. to Jan 28th.

Griswold vs. Clarinda Academy, ppd.

Riverside, Oakland vs. IKM-Manning, ppd. to Jan 24th.

Treynor vs. Audubon, ppd. to Feb 4th.

Van Meter vs. Mount Ayr, ppd.

West Harrison, Mondamin vs. Paton-Churdan, ppd. to Jan 24th.

Woodbine vs. Coon Rapids-Bayard, ppd.

GIRLS BASKETBALL=

Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 66, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 61

Boyden-Hull 67, Central Lyon, Rock Rapids 53

Cherokee, Washington 82, Storm Lake 23

Kingsley-Pierson 59, Hinton 15

Ruthven-Ayrshire 55, St. Mary’s, Storm Lake 42

Sioux Center 56, George-Little Rock 46

West Lyon, Inwood 42, Rock Valley 39

West Sioux 62, Gehlen Catholic, Le Mars 56

Western Christian 55, Spencer 27

POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=

ADM, Adel vs. Winterset, ppd. to Jan 24th.

Ar-We-Va, Westside vs. Ridge View, ppd.

Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton vs. CAM, Anita, ppd. to Jan 28th.

Glenwood vs. Clarinda, ppd. to Jan 24th.

Riverside, Oakland vs. IKM-Manning, ppd. to Jan 24th.

Treynor vs. Audubon, ppd. to Feb 4th.

Van Meter vs. Mount Ayr, ppd.

West Harrison, Mondamin vs. Paton-Churdan, ppd. to Jan 24th.

Woodbine vs. Coon Rapids-Bayard, ppd.

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Midwest Sports Headlines: 1/23/2019

Sports

January 23rd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have fired defensive coordinator Bob Sutton after a second-half collapse in the AFC championship game, including an overtime period in which Kansas City failed to stop the New England Patriots on what turned out to be the only possession. The Patriots won the game 37-31 to reach their third consecutive Super Bowl.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — NFL security is investigating whether a fan attempted to shine a laser into the face of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during their AFC championship game victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. Laser pointers are banned at most sporting events because of the potential for distraction and safety reasons.

MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Barry Brown Jr. had 15 points, Dean Wade had 13 and Kansas State’s defense shut down No. 14 Texas Tech in a 58-45. The Big 12’s top-ranked defenses combined to force 30 turnovers. The Wildcats held Texas Tech to 33-percent shooting and never led the Red Raiders get their offense rolling. Jarrett Culver led Texas Tech with 17 points. Tariq Owens had 12.

UNDATED (AP) — Bad officiating may have dominated the AFC and NFC championships, but the trophies the Patriots and Rams won aren’t tarnished because the victors stepped up and overcame adversity on the road to earn a trip to Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta. The Rams didn’t panic over early deficits to the Saints and the Patriots kept their quarterback clean by manhandling the league’s top pass-rushing defense and holding the Chiefs without a sack.

UNDATED (AP) — Arkansas basketball’s slow return to national relevance has hit a snag. The Razorbacks are struggling in coach Mike Anderson’s eighth season in Fayetteville, losing four straight league games over the past two weeks. The skid has put a third-straight trip to the NCAA Tournament in jeopardy. The Razorbacks host Missouri on Wednesday.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — David Collins scored 13 points and grabbed six rebounds and South Florida beat Wichita State 54-41 after holding the Shockers to 15 first-half points, but scoring just 24 of their own in the second half. It was the fewest points the Bulls have allowed in a first half since the 15 scored by Ohio on Nov. 16, 2018.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Wed., 1/23/2019

News

January 23rd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:30 a.m. CST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A state judge has struck down Iowa’s restrictive “fetal heartbeat” abortion law. Judge Michael Huppert on Tuesday found the law unconstitutional. The law would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected. That can happen as early as six weeks into pregnancy. It would have been the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the nation.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sen. Joni Ernst says she turned down Donald Trump after interviewing to be his running mate, according to a court filing that describes an “extremely painful journey” that led to her divorce from a man she alleges was abusive. The Iowa Republican wrote in an affidavit in her divorce proceeding that after Trump interviewed her in 2016 to join his ticket, “I turned Candidate Trump down, knowing it wasn’t the right thing for me or my family.” She doesn’t explicitly say if he offered her the job.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The chairman of a House committee that would consider any changes to the public worker pension program says no legislation will pass this year or next that would change the system. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, chairman of the House State Government Committee, says “simply unequivocally” there will not be any changes.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Des Moines resident suspected of fatally injuring a pedestrian while driving a stolen car has been charged with first-degree murder. Donterius Bomar already is charged with attempted murder, robbery and criminal mischief. His attorney didn’t immediately return a call Tuesday from The Associated Press. Police say Bomar was driving the stolen car when he hit 69-year-old Charles Michael Childs and kept going. Childs was found dead two days later inside a tent at a homeless camp.

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IHSAA releases Regional dual team wrestling sites and assignments, Atlantic to host

Sports

January 22nd, 2019 by admin

The IHSAA released the Regional Dual Team Wrestling sites for all classes and assignments for Class 3A on Tuesday. Atlantic will be a host site in Class 2A. The top two teams at Sectionals advance to Regional competition with a chance to head to the State Duals there.

Here’s a look at each Class:

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2A_Reg_Dual_Sites_2019

1A_Reg_Dual_Sites_2019

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IWCOA dual team rankings 1/22/2019

Sports

January 22nd, 2019 by admin

The second edition of the IWCOA dual team wrestling rankings came out on Tuesday. Atlantic/CAM checks in at number 6 in the Class 2A rankings. In Class 1A Logan-Magnolia, Underwood, and Missouri Valley occupy the 9th through 11th spots.

Full rankings here: Dual-Team-Rankings-2

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Judge declares Iowa fetal heartbeat law unconstitutional

News

January 22nd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A state judge has struck down Iowa’s restrictive “fetal heartbeat” abortion law. Judge Michael Huppert on Tuesday found the law unconstitutional. He concluded that the Iowa Supreme Court’s earlier decisions that affirm a woman’s fundamental right to an abortion would include the new law passed last year.

The law would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected. That can happen as early as six weeks into pregnancy. It would have been the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the nation. But the legal challenge by abortion providers Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and the Emma Goldman Clinic had halted it from taking effect last July.

Supporters of the law are likely to ask the Iowa Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Huppert’s ruling.

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Robbery/Car Jacking in Council Bluffs

News

January 22nd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs say a man robbed a woman at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon and stole her car. Authorities say a 23-year old Des Moines woman had parked her car near 35 North 1st Street and entered the apartment building. When she entered the unsecured common hallway, a man grabbed her and displayed a handgun demanding her money and keys. Police says the woman wisely complied, and the suspect fled in her gray 2013 Hyundai Sonata 4 Door with Iowa Plate GOK 912.The incident happened at around 2:15-p.m.

The vehicle was seen passing through the intersection of 8th and Broadway, traveling westbound.
The suspect is described as a black male, 6’1” and thin. He was wearing a multi-colored “flu” mask. The suspect displayed a handgun, so he should be considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach the subject, contact 911 with any information on the subject or vehicle.

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House panel chairman promises no changes to state pensions

News

January 22nd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The chairman of a House committee that would consider any changes to the public worker pension program says no legislation will pass this year or next that would change the system. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, chairman of the House State Government Committee, says Tuesday “simply unequivocally” there will not be any changes to the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System. The system covers state and local government workers and public school teachers. He says any groups saying otherwise are liars.

His intention is to squelch accusations by unions and other groups that have criticized Republicans for considering a plan to force future recipients into a self-saving retirement plan, similar to a 401k. A Senate Republican proposed change failed to advance last year. Others have talked about turning the program over to private management.

Democratic legislator Mary Mascher told Kaufmann that Democrats would hold him to his promise.
The group Progress Iowa has been raising concerns the pension program could be changed. Executive Director Matt Sinovic says the group will keep encouraging Iowans to stay informed and speak out.

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BROOKS MATTHEW WOLLUM, infant son of Joe & Haley (Wessling) Wollum, 9 months, of Anita (Svcs. 1-25-19)

Obituaries

January 22nd, 2019 by admin

BROOKS MATTHEW WOLLUM, the 9-month old son of Joe & Haley (Wessling) Wollum, of Anita, died Monday, January 21st at Children’s Hospital in Omaha. A Mass of Christian Burial for BROOKS MATTHEW WOLLUM will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, January 25th, at the CAM High School in Anita. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24th from 4:30-7:30 pm at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.; Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com

Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Anita.

Condolences can be left at www.RolandFuneralService.com

Memorials may be made to the family for a scholarship to be established in Brook’s name.

BROOKS MATTHEW WOLLUM is survived by:

Parents: Joe & Haley (Wessling) Wollum

Big sister: Baylor

His grandparents: Jim (Dianne) Wessling, of Anita; Mike (Kay) Wollum, of Fargo, ND.

His great grandma: Judy Murphy, of Anita.

and many other relatives.

 

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Man charged in hit-and-run fatality now faces murder charge

News

January 22nd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Des Moines resident suspected of fatally injuring a pedestrian while driving a stolen car has been charged with first-degree murder. The new charge has been filed against 21-year-old Donterius Bomar, who’s already charged with attempted murder, robbery and criminal mischief. His attorney didn’t immediately return a call Tuesday from The Associated Press.

Bomar is accused of assaulting a business employee and stealing the employee’s car within hours of being released from jail on the unrelated charge of attempted murder. Police say Bomar was driving that car when he hit 69-year-old Charles Michael Childs and kept going. Childs was found dead two days later inside a tent at a homeless camp. Police say the Polk County medical examiner’s office has determined that Childs’ manner of death was a homicide.

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