INDIANAPOLIS – Most say the Iowa Hawkeyes have no shot versus the mighty Michigan Wolverines tonight in the Big Ten Championship game. Can Iowa pull off the upset? What will be the final score? (Televised on FOX at 7 PM.)
Month: December 2023
OBIT: Susan Westervelt
Susan Westervelt age 63 of Rudd, IA, formerly of Nashua, IA, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, IA. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.
Iowa Supreme Court says it’s a hate crime to leave mean notes on LGBTQ homes
The apparent rage inside Robert Clark Geddes compelled him to place mean notes urging Iowans to “burn that gay flag” and now he’s known for committing hate crimes. One note warned of HIV/AIDS and said an orgy had been canceled.
Protected: Iowa mother charged with death of her 3-year-old son
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Top Iowa fishing spots for the week of November 30, 2023
CLEAR LAKE – The lake is covered with ice. Conditions are still unsafe for ice fishing. Clear Lake has a protected slot on walleye.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for November 28, 2023
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on November 28, 2023:
College Basketball: Cyclones’ Tamin Lipsey unloads triple-double to leads Iowa State over DePaul, 99-80
CHICAGO – Iowa State (6-2, 0-0 Big 12) was clicking on all cylinders offensively Friday night, as it defeated DePaul (1-6, 0-0 BIG EAST) 99-80 behind a Tamin Lipsey triple-double – the seventh in Iowa State history – as part of the BIG EAST/Big 12 Battle.
College Wrestling: Iowa Hawkeyes down Penn Quakers, 22-13; Former Mohawk Rhodes drops match
PHILADELPHIA – The fourth-ranked University of Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated the University of Pennsylvania, 22-13, on Friday night at the Palestra.
College Wrestling: UNI’s #1 Keckeisen moves on to semifinals at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational
LAS VEGAS – UNI wrestlers put up an impressive opening day fight to open the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational on Friday, with top-ranked Parker Keckeisen advancing into Saturday’s championship semifinal round.
College Wrestling: Iowa State’s David Carr wins 100th match, Cyclones in first after day one
LAS VEGAS – Bonus points were the theme for Iowa State on Friday at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. The Cyclones won 19 matches with bonus points and sit in first place in the team standings with 88.5 points after the first day of competition.
Panther men’s basketball takes on Evansville in final early MVC matchup
UNI looks for its first true road win of the season against the Purple Aces on Saturday afternoon in southern Indiana. Televised on ESPN+ at 1 PM.
OBIT: Richard A. Pettit
Richard Allen Pettit, AKA “Roscoe”, “Rich”, “Amos” and “Mr. Wonderful” as Flo use to called him, the son of Woodrow “Puggy” and Margaret “Bett” (Householder) Pettit, was born April 20th, 1947, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Algona.
OBIT: Gerald Edward Pluth
Gerald Edward Pluth (Jerry) of Estherville joined our heavenly father on Wednesday November 29th, 2023 at his home.
OBIT: Adeline Floy
Adeline (Pesik) Floy, 109, of Clear Lake and formerly of Thornton, passed away peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice at the Oakwood Care Center on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Women’s College Basketball: #4 Iowa faces Bowling Green
IOWA CITY – #4 Iowa faces Bowling Green in a non-conference matchup. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m. (CT) inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday afternoon. The contest will air on FS1 and the Hawkeye Radio Network.
U.S. House votes to expel Rep. George Santos after allegations of wild corruption
WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. House this morning voted to expel Rep. George Santos, 311 to 114, after his outrageous behavior, lies, and allegations of stealing from his own campaign.
College Basketball: Iowa State faces DePaul tonight in Chicago
CHICAGO – Iowa State is set for its first true road game of the season Friday, as the Cyclones travel to Chicago to face DePaul. The game will be televised on FS1.
OBIT: Michael Roger Cheney
Michael Roger Cheney, 63, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.
OBIT: Kathryn D. Ratzel
Kathryn D. Ratzel, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Manly Specialty Care Center, Manly, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring when the flowers are in bloom.
Drew Foster elevated to assistant coach for UNI Panther wrestling
CEDAR FALLS – Drew Foster, a 2019 national champion and two-time Big 12 champion wrestler for the Panthers, has been elevated to a full-time assistant coaching role with the UNI wrestling team.
College Wrestling: Iowa’s Gabe Arnold named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa freshman Gabe Arnold has been named the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week, it was announced Wednesday by the league office. The honor is the first of his career.
6 Tips for Making Informed Decisions When Seeking Legal Help
Seeking legal help can be daunting, often accompanied by complex emotions and a sense of urgency. Whether you’re facing a legal dispute, drafting necessary documents, or simply needing legal advice, making informed…
Protected: Cerro Gordo county auto accident sends five people to hospital
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Rand Paul Heimlich saves Joni Ernst from choking, then she immediately attacks Democrats
WASHIGNTON, D.C. – Iowa’s Senator, Joni Ernst, struggled to swallow her food and her life was saved by a Rand Paul Heimlich maneuver Thursday.
Iowa State volleyball falls to Hawaii in NCAA Tournament
EUGENE, Ore. – Hawaii (24-8) had 13 blocks as it turned back No. 7 seed Iowa State (20-10), 3-1 (16-25, 26-24, 25-18, 25-23), Thursday evening in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Matthew Knight Arena on the campus of the University of Oregon.
OBIT: Verlaine M. Swingen
Verlaine M. Swingen, 89, of Woden, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Concord Care Center in Garner surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 1, 2023.