EMMETSBURG, IA (IRN) – The former owner of a closed Emmetsburg funeral home will stay out of prison. Andrew Joyce pleaded guilty to misusing thousands of dollars meant to pre-pay for funeral services. Investigators say Joyce spent the money on operational expenses and for his own personal gain. Joyce was given a 10-year suspended prison sentence and ordered to two years probation.

ANKENY, IA (IRN) – Deere & Co. continued to rake in record profits this fall, and the company expects to make even more money next year. The agriculture and construction equipment maker disclosed that the company earned a $2.25 billion profit for the quarter that ended Oct. 30, led by continued strong demand from farmers and builders. Deere also benefited from shippers catching up on old parts orders, allowing the company to finish and sell about $400 million worth of machines that had sat partially built in parking lots, waiting for their final components.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Casey Thompson threw for three touchdowns, and Nebraska ruined Iowa’s chance to clinch the Big Ten West Division title outright with a 24-17 win on Friday. The Huskers (4-8, 3-6 Big Ten) snapped a five-game losing streak, and broke a seven-game losing streak to the Hawkeyes (7-5, 5-4). Iowa had its four-game winning streak snapped.

PORTLAND, OR (IRN) – Caleb Grill scorched the nets for a career-high 31 as Iowa State (5-0) upset #1 North Carolina 70-65 Friday afternoon in Portland at the Phil Knight Invitational. It‘s Iowa State’s first win over a top-ranked team since 2016.