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Xavier alums Schulte, Hurkett, provide stability and toughness for Hawkeye defense
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Senior safety Quinn Schulte has been a rock for the Iowa defense since he entered the starting lineup. “That position is a glue position, just the linebacker spot. He’s got it cerebrally, the mental part is there,” said Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. “I swear to God I walked through that locker room ten minutes before we get ready to play, and he’s always reading that notebook, it makes me nervous.”
NICC Board of Trustees Approve New Athletics Programs
Northeast Iowa Community College will be fielding some athletic teams beginning next year. This week, the NICC Board of Trustees approved five new sports teams to expand the NICC athletics program including baseball, softball, men’s and women’s cross country and dance. A feasibility study explored the college’s ability...
Iowa Hawkeyes football game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season
Iowa football will be here in one week, that is right let me say it again. Iowa. Football. Is. Back. The joys and pitfalls of watching football are within our grasp and I for one am excited to see what the Hawkeyes have in store this season. Cade McNamara has been the starting quarterback, the offensive line is being finalized, the running back group is as strong as ever, and the wide receiver room will hopefully follow suit.
Cedar Valley Pridefest: "Amazing food, amazing entertainment, beautiful people"
WATERLOO, Iowa (KGAN) — Downtown Waterloo will came alive with messages of diversity, inclusion and celebration on Friday during the twelfth annual Cedar Valley Pridefest. The two-day event will feature more than 18 hours of entertainment, educational programs, art and local vendors. Organizers expect thousands to attend the event,...
UNI Athletes Gear Up for 2024 Paralympics in Paris
A trio of current and former athletes from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) will represent the U.S. at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, marking a historic moment for the university with participants in multiple sports. Senior swimmer Olivia Chambers is set to compete in five events, while Jessica Heims will throw discus and Erin Kerkhoff will sprint. All three aim to become the first UNI athletes to medal at the Paralympics, a feat not achieved since Bill Smith won gold in 1952. The games commence on August 28, with live coverage available through NBC.
Three-time All-American to use final eligibility year in upcoming season at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Three-time All-American JerQuavia Henderson has announced her return to gymnastics for the 2025 season. After not competing in 2024, Henderson will use her final year of eligibility this upcoming season. Henderson was the 2021 Big Ten co-champion on floor and shares the school record in...
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
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.
Pre-Season High School Volleyball Rankings
(Area) — The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released its Pre-Season Volleyball Rankings. In Class 1A, Riverside is ranked #8 — the Bulldogs went 27-11 last season and only lose two seniors this year. Ayla Richardson (636 assists, 96 kills, 143 digs, 39 blocks, 35 aces) returns at Setter, Elly Henderson (207 kills 145 digs, 36 blocks, 21 aces) is back up front, and Sophia Taylor (183 kills, 64 blocks, 19 aces) will give the Bulldogs a dynamic three-punch attack.
13 Iowa beaches are not recommended for swimming after high E. coli, algae tests
Mother Nature has at least one more hot weekend in store for Iowans this summer. So, if you're headed to a beach to cool down, don't forget to check water quality reports before you head out. Wondering how can you check up on water monitoring, beach classifications and know what locations are open...
Several Hunting Seasons About to Begin in Iowa
(Lewis) Late summer and early fall brings with it a handful of hunting seasons. John Lorenzen, appearing on the KSOM Radio DNR Report, mentioned the Dove and Teal Seasons start on September 1, and the squirrel and Rabbit seasons begin on August 31. Lorenzen says that one year ago, 19,600...
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