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ESPN offers 2024 college football preseason bowl projections for Iowa Hawkeyes
You know that college football season is close when major outlets are providing their preseason bowl projections before the first game of the year has even kicked off. Just four days away from Week 0 signifying the start of college football, the Iowa Hawkeyes are still a week and a half away from their season opener against Illinois State inside Kinnick Stadium on August 31st. With the slate that the Hawkeyes have, it would have to be a failure of catastrophic levels to not be bowling in 2024 which is why they are present among many bowl projections. The latest bowl projection from...
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative surveying businesses about obesity prevention, care
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, in partnership with Iowa State University and the Society of Human Resource Management, is surveying Iowa businesses to assess the business needs, interests, opportunities and challenges related to workplace obesity prevention and treatment. The survey will gather data on current practices, perceived barriers and potential solutions for obesity prevention. Results from the survey will be unveiled during the 2024 Obesity Roundtable held on Sept. 17 from 9-11 a.m. at the State Historical Building. The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous, and all information collected will be reported at the aggregate level. To complete the survey, click here.
Would you bike 120 miles? Iowa now has America’s longest paved trail loop
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s Let’s Connect project has finished, connecting the High Trestle and Raccoon River Valley Trails, creating a 120-mile loop of continuous paved bike trails. The project to connect the two trails has been in the works since the 1980s. Now that it’s completed many cyclists are expected […]
Vote for state’s top running back entering 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the state’s best running back entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive best players by position list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the state’s best RB recruit and be sure to read all of our preview...
Pre-Season Cross Country Rankings Released
(Area) — The Iowa Association of Track Coaches have released its Team and Individual Pre-Season Rankings for the 2024 season. In Class 1A, ACGC Boys are ranked #3 — the Chargers finished 2nd at last year’s state meet. Lake Mills is #1 followed by Earlham and then the Chargers while Danville and Ankeny Christian round out the top 5 1A boys. Woodbine is 9th and IKM Manning is 17th.
Iowa's Kirk Ferentz suspended for one game over recruiting violation.
Longtime Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz. as well as one of the Hawkeyes’ assistants, will be suspended for one game due to a recruiting violation. Scott Dochterman of The Athletic reported the news on Wednesday night. He noted that the suspension was related to the recruiting of quarterback Cade McNamara, who transferred to Iowa Read more... The post Big Ten football coach suspended for one game appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
New Cedar Rapids Sports Themed Restaurant is Now Open
A new sports-themed restaurant is now open in Cedar Rapids and it looks like the perfect place to celebrate gameday!. We reported back in June that a new sports restaurant was coming to 3025 Mt. Vernon Road in Cedar Rapids. That was the previous location of Mamacita Taco Bar which announced in May that they would be closing. Well, say hello to Pregame Brew and Chew! The new restaurant officially opened for business this week!
Coralville Looks to Build New Park with Hiking, Biking, and Goats
The city of Coralville has approved a plan that would transform nearly 110 acres into a huge community park. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the West Land Use Park Master Plan, which was approved by the city council last week, includes hiking trails, mountain bike trails, a nature education center, and even a goat barn! The project would be built on undeveloped land west of the Oakdale Medical and Classification Center in Coralville.
Britt and Golf Course Meet Over the Future of the Links
The Britt City Council, the Britt Golf Course Board, and supporters of the golf course met in the Britt City Hall Chambers on Monday night. At issue was the resignation of Angela Hinton as the Golf Course Board President and the future of the course. It was agreed that the...
Peacocks to Induct Four to UIU Athletics Hall of Fame at Homecoming Ball
The Peacock Athletics Department is excited that this year's Hall of Fame inductions will be back on Upper Iowa University's 2024 Homecoming Weekend as part of the Homecoming Ball "Night of the Peacocks" on Oct. 11. Four Peacocks will be inducted into the UIU Athletics Hall of Fame including Tyler...
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