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Former Iowa State coach Johnny Orr dies at 86

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

AMES, Iowa - Johnny Orr, the man credited with resurrecting a once-dormant Iowa State men?s basketball program and energizing an entire fan base, passed away today. He was 86 years old.Orr was one of the nation?s most successful basketball coaches during his 29-year head coaching career (1964-66, 1969-94). He compiled a 466-346 career coaching mark and led 10 teams to NCAA Championship berths while at Massachuset...

Iowa loses to LSU in Outback Bowl

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) ? At least Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz had some positive news about injured quarterback Jake Rudock.C.J. Beathard replaced Rudock on the first play of the fourth quarter of the Hawkeyes? 21-14 loss to No. 14 LSU in the Outback Bowl on Wednesday. Ferentz said Rudock reinjured his knee that was hurt earlier this season.?He?s going to be fine,? Ferentz said. ?Nothing to be alarmed about. I think ...

Pekin, Cardinal wrestlers compete in West Burlington

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

The Pekin and Cardinal wrestling teams competed at a tournament Friday in West Burlington.West Burlington Notre Dame defeated Pekin 60-18. Tyler Copeland (160) and Clayton McKim (106) each won by pin. Michael Hadley (285) won his match by forfeit.McKim was the only Panther to win over Louisa-Muscatine. He pinned his opponent just 22 seconds into the match. Trenton Conger (220) won over Jesse Belba of Keokuk by ...

SPORTS IN BRIEF: Van Buren basketball, cancellations, Iowa Hawkeyes

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

Warriors lose first game of seasonThe Van Buren boys? basketball team lost its first game of the season Friday 58-46 to Holy Trinity Catholic in Fort Madison.The Warriors (5-1) were only down by three entering the fourth quarter, but the Crusaders pulled away late.Senior Tanner Smith led Van Buren in points with 12. Garrett Saunders scored 11 points and led the team with six assists and four steals. Thomas ...

Vehicle sustains minor damage in deer mishap

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

A vehicle/deer accident on Friday, Dec. 23, caused minor damage to a 2016 Ford SUV.According to the Henry County Sheriff?s Office accident report, Gloria Fear, rural Mt. Pleasant, was westbound in the 1600 grid of Oakland Mills Road when a deer ran out in front of her vehicle.The vehicle?s front right quarter panel struck the deer causing minor damage to the Ford. Fear was not injured.The sheriff?s office also ...

Seventh grade boys' basketball photo

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

The Fairfield seventh grade boys? basketball team is, from left, front row: Ashton Lankford, Tyler Heston, A.J. Griener, Jackson Weaton, Gabe Mickels, Cooper Drish, Mark Diers; second row: Tanner Collins, Owen Lox; third row: T.J. Twohill, Brittan Bowman, Seth Mickels, Noah Stone, Elijah Carey, Nick Frisbee, Sage Crandall; back row: assistant coach Brent Blakely, Alex Soloman, Brian Parcell, Reese Klehm, Nick ...

Young Hawkeyes use bowl practice to prep for 2014

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

IOWA CITY (AP) ? For senior stars like James Morris and B.J. Lowery, Iowa?s first game of 2014 will be their last for the Hawkeyes.That?s why the preparation for the Outback Bowl against LSU is as much about Iowa?s youngsters as it is about the Tigers.Though the Hawkeyes should be one of the most experienced teams in the Big Ten next season, they?ll still have holes to fill. Iowa will need three new starting ...

Complaint alleges gender bias in Iowa track job

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IOWA CITY (AP) ? Qualified male candidates were repeatedly passed over for an assistant job in the University of Iowa track program after the athletic department quietly mandated that a woman be hired, a discrimination complaint alleges.Track and field director Larry Wieczorek joked during the hiring process that then-assistant Mike Scott should consider having a sex change operation to improve his prospects, ...

SPORTS IN BRIEF: Maharishi, Meredith Flattery, Indian Hills baseball camp, Jerry Staton

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

MSAE falls to Notre DameThe Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment boys? basketball team lost Friday to Notre Dame 83-44 to conclude play before winter break.The Pioneers (0-5) fell behind after being outscored 21-4 in the first quarter. The Nikes outrebounded MSAE 43-22.Surya Sawhney was active all evening and finishing with 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks for the Pioneers.Avery...

Christmas morning blaze damages MP home

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsIt wasn?t a very merry Christmas for one Mt. Pleasant family as an early morning fire Christmas day extensively damaged a home at 1007 W. Saunders St.Stewart Kinney, Mt. Pleasant fire chief, said a neighbor reported the fire shortly after 4 a.m. Dec. 25.Eighteen Mt. Pleasant firefighters responded to the blaze, and Kinney said the fire already was raging in the two-story ...

SPORTS IN BRIEF: Fairfield, Cardinal, Van Buren roundup

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

Cardinal boys, girls each defeat West BurlingtonThe Cardinal girls? basketball team improved to 2-3 on the season by beating West BurlingtonI was very happy with our defensive intensity in the the second half,? Cardinal coach Aaron Dose said. ?We hope that this game gives us momentum going into Pekin Thursday night.?Sophomore Jessie McElderry led the team with 18 points and four steals. She also grabbed 10 ...

SPORTS IN BRIEF: Fairfield wrestling, Pekin, Van Buren

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:52 pm2566d ago

Fairfield wrestlers compete in MediapolisFairfield wrestlers traveled Saturday to the Mediapolis Invite.Bryce Lunsford (160) finished second in his weight class and went 2-1 on the day. He beat Chandler Cocklin of Wapello by pin and Austin Latcham of Washington by decision.Austin Francisco (170) went 2-2 on the day and placed fourth. Francisco defeated wrestlers from Washington and West Burlington Notre Dame. ...