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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
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Cardinals Farm Report: Pitchers Have Big Week Amid Roster Moves
Cardinals Farm Report: Pitchers Have Big Week Amid Roster Moves originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The St. Louis Cardinals minor league system had its share of highlights throughout the last week from the return of a highly touted pitching prospect to the promotion of a high-performing outfielder. Advertisement Here are some the Cardinals' best minor leaguers from last week along with a few players to keep an eye on: Michael McGreevy, Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A) Mcgreevy turned in a quality start for the Redbirds this week for his sixth consecutive win, finishing with nine strikeouts - a season high - and just one run allowed in six innings pitched. The team's No. 10 prospect is carrying a record of 6-1 with 54 strikeouts through 10 Triple-A starts, tying him for most wins of any Triple-A pitcher. Cardinals No. 10 prospect Michael Mcgreevy celebrates with catcher Yohel Pozo after a defeat of the New York Mets on May Vizer-Imagn Images Tekoah Roby, Springfield Cardinals (Double-A) Roby sat down eight batters via strikeout in 5 1/3 innings pitched on Thursday, walking one batter and allowing just four hits to hold the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (KC) scoreless. The Cardinals' No. 11 prospect has been solid on the mound as of late, striking out 14 and allowing just two runs over his last 11 1/3 innings pitched. Advertisement Braden Davis, Palm Beach Cardinals (High-A) Currently unranked in the organization's top 30 prospects, Davis has been on fire over his last three starts for Palm Beach. The 22-year-old southpaw has sat down 16 batters on strikeouts and allowed just three hits over his last 16 innings pitched. He is holding opposing hitters to just .063 in that span. Players to keep an eye on: Quinn Mathews, Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A) Mathews made his return to the Redbirds on Saturday after a month-plus absence from injury. The No. 2 prospect made it just 2 2/3 innings while allowing two runs on five hits and three walks. He has yet to find his footing at the Triple-A level, currently carrying a 6.23 ERA across four starts this year. Advertisement Joshua Baez, Springfield Cardinals (Double-A) Baez was promoted to Double-A after his hot start with Palm Beach. He hit .368 with two doubles and two stolen bases in his first week with Springfield. The 21-year-old outfielder is hitting .323 in 43 minor league games this year. Related: Matthew Liberatore, Masyn Winn Among Cardinals' Best of the Month Related: Cardinals Lean Towards Next JJ Wetherholt in Latest Mock Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
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1 hospitalized after crash between UTV and SUV in Marshall County
MARSHALL COUNTY, Iowa — A crash involving an SUV and a UTV sent one person to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Homeowner describes how his family escaped burning home that left 3 dead According to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. in the 1000 block of 190th Street, northwest of State Center. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found that a Polaris Ranger utility vehicle and a Ford SUV had collided. The sheriff's office said the driver of the UTV was seriously injured and transported to a Des Moines hospital via air ambulance. The occupants of the SUV were not injured. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, the sheriff's office said. No additional information has been released. Iowa News: 1 hospitalized after crash between UTV and SUV in Marshall County Greenfield marks 1 year anniversary of deadly EF 4 tornado Disability Rights Iowa braces for potential budget cuts Man, officers shot in exchange of gunfire in eastern Iowa WHO 13 Farm Report: Wednesday, May 21st Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Webster Theater reopens over 1 year after fire
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa — The Webster Theater will once again open its doors on Thursday after a fire shut down the theater over a year ago. Delayed Bombers entertainment venue granted eighth extension by City of Johnston In November 2023 a fire broke out at a vacant building along 2nd Street in downtown Webster City. Despite multiple fire crews battling the blaze, several businesses near the vacant building sustained significant damage, including the historic Webster Theater. After the fire, a large restoration project on the theater began, and now — nearly 18 months later — the theater is ready to welcome back movie buffs. According to a post on the theater's Facebook page, the first showing in the revamped space will be Marvel's Thunderbolts at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Iowa News: Gov. Reynolds, Speaker Grassley at odds in state budget proposals Webster Theater reopens over 1 year after fire WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, May 1st Metro man plays it cool as he surprises wife with $100,000 scratch-off win Where does Iowa's 'Best Burger' of 2025 hail from? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
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Reynolds signs classroom cell phone ban into law
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds held a bill signing event at the Capitol Wednesday for legislation that restricts cell phone use in Iowa classrooms during instructional time. Restricting cell phone use in classrooms was a priority for Gov. Reynolds this legislative session. In her Condition of the State Address, Reynolds spoke about how educators told her their concerns about smartphones causing distractions in classrooms. 'That's why I'm proposing legislation that requires schools keep instructional time free from digital distractions, at a minimum,' said Reynolds in her address. 'Of course, there will be common sense exemptions, like during an emergency. But the evidence is in and it's time to act.' Iowa lawmakers change 'bullying' definition for schools The final version of the legislation, signed by the Governor, directs the Iowa Department of Education to develop model policies governing student use of personal electronic devices and distribute them to school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools and innovation zone schools. Local school boards will ultimately adopt their own policies, but they must meet many requirements set by the state that restrict the use of electronic devices during classroom instructional time. They include setting up policies for how electronic devices will be securely stored during class, how parents and students can communicate during emergency situations, and specifying disciplinary actions for students' use of electronic devices that violate the policy. At Wednesday's bill signing, Gov. Reynolds said, 'The data tells a concerning story. Gen Z spends six hours a day on their phones, and that's nearly 40% of their awake time. And according to the Pew Research Center, 72% of U.S. high school teachers say that cell phone distraction for students is a major problem in the classroom.' Ottumwa Schools were one of the districts that were ahead of the legislation and eliminated cell phones entirely during the school day this past year. Superintendent Mike McCorry spoke about the results at the bill signing, saying they far exceeded expectations. 'They were truly profound and just remarkable. We also, by eliminating those learning distractions for our students, it allowed the following three things. Allowed first, for our students to refocus on their learning, focus on their mental health. And also, and this is so important, building meaningful face-to-face relationships with each other,' said McCorry. School districts must have their policies in place by July 1st, 2025. WHO 13 Farm Report: Wednesday, April 30th Reynolds signs classroom cell phone ban into law Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker's demand for confidential information Marshalltown honors one of the last soldiers killed in Vietnam Iowa lawmakers change 'bullying' definition for schools Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
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Iowa Board of Regents member discusses UI's center for intellectual freedom
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Republican lawmakers sent a bill off to the governor's desk that would establish a center for intellectual freedom at the University of Iowa. The bill would have the center offer a course in American history and civil government, offer university wide programming on free speech values, civil discourse, etc. The center in Iowa City will act as a hub for the two other state regent schools, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa, where similar centers exist. Senate Democrats argued last week that the center is redundant because the campus already offers similar courses to what would be required. Some senators argued that the state's constitution already protects freedom of expression. The bill also creates an advisory council that the Iowa Board of Regents will oversee. There will be a minimum of nine members on the council, and will consist of only one person from the University of Iowa, and potentially board of regent members, former state politicians or leaders in the private sector. The Iowa Board of Regents will approve those members on the council, that will in turn search and appoint a director for the center. One member on the board told WHO 13 News why she believes this center is needed. Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by truck in Des Moines 'There is a very strong feeling that the University of Iowa is way more left leaning, and this was a way to bring some balance to it. And I know that there are people on the left hand side that will not appreciate that, but you have people on the right side that are thinking, you know, we need to have an opportunity for freedom of speech,' said Christine Hensley, Iowa Board of Regents 'And we need to ensure that American history and civics and, you know, how government works is all part of the curriculum.' Hensley said that members of the Iowa Board of Regents, lawmakers and University of Iowa faculty have been talking about how implementation would work for the center since last fall. These conversations stemmed from members of the board wanting some type of conservative curriculum implemented. Hensley added that at first it will be a learning process to see what is needed funding wise, and whether state appropriations will be enough to operate on a yearly basis. She floated the idea of naming rights and other opportunities for private dollars to be invested into the center. The work for the Iowa Board of Regents starts when the bill is signed into law by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Iowa News: A family affair at the Grand Blue Mile Iowa Board of Regents member discusses UI's center for intellectual freedom Iowa Gov. Reynolds signs bill to help 2024 flood, tornado victims Serious injuries reported in Marshall County crash that shut down highway for hours WHO 13 Farm Report: Tuesday, April 22nd Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
