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Sallis recommended as new Waterloo East basketball coach

Eric Page — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:57:00 EDT

The Waterloo Community School District announced on Thursday that Derek Sallis has been recommended to be the next head coach for the Waterloo East High School boys basketball team.

Iowa's Barta hopes to honor football contract with UNI

Rick Coleman — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:06:00 EDT

The possible end to the college football rivalry between the Iowa Hawkeyes and UNI Panthers will be a major financial setback for Northern Iowa athletics. @ The Panthers made nearly $1-million dollars

Hawks' Barta supports Ferentz despite 4-8 season

Rick Coleman — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:56:00 EDT

If the Iowa football team turns around last year's 4 and 8 season--- no one will be happier or more relieved than Hawkeye Athletic Director Gary Barta. Of course a successful football program is critical

Jefferson H.S. names softball field after legendary coach

Jacqueline Jordan — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.

UNI athletic training students get pass rate of 100 percent

Jacqueline Jordan — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:31:00 EDT

Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams, compared to the national average of 70 percent.

Hawks McCaffery visits Black Hawk County I-Club

Rick Coleman — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:21:00 EDT

The Hawkeye I-club makes its annual visit to the cedar valley tonight. Iowa head Men's Basketball coach Fran McCaffery came out to meet and greet several hundred Hawk fans tonight in Cedar Falls. In

Future Hawkeyes, Cyclone make Parade list

Mark Woodley — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:00 EDT

Three familiar names made the list as Parade Magazine announced their annual All-American team on Sunday. Two future Hawkeyes and one future Cyclone made the cut.

Big performances pace final day of the co-ed state track meet

Mark Woodley — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:11:00 EDT

The 2013 state track meet came to an end on Saturday with a number of great eastern Iowa performances.

UNI softball wins 1st, drops 2nd as season ends in NCAA's

Mark Woodley — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:57:00 EDT

The UNI softball team fell to #13 Stanford 4-1 Saturday night, ending their season in the NCAA regionals. The Panthers had earlier staved off elimination in a 2-1 win over Tulsa.

Fighting Saints down Fargo 3-2 to win Clark Cup

Mark Woodley — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:42:00 EDT

The Clark Cup is coming back to Dubuque. The Fighting Saints defeated Fargo in a 3-2 overtime thriller to capture the cup for the second time in three years. Frankie Dichiara scored the game winning goal on a 3-2 charge at 8:17 in to overtime.

UNI softball falls to Nebraska 4-0

Mark Woodley — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:32:00 EDT

The UNI softball team fell in to the elimination bracket after falling 4-0 to 14th seeded Nebraska Friday night.

Coed State Track Day One

Rick Coleman — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:45:00 EDT

The afternoon session got going with the girls 2-A 3-thousand -- it was a 1-2 finish for West Branch twins Courtney and Lindsey Bruns -- Courtney took top honors for the second straight year -- And it

3 Black Hawks named to USHL First Team

Rick Coleman — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:07:00 EDT

Three Waterloo Black Hawks have been selected by United States Hockey League coaches and general managers for the All-USHL First Team, which was revealed Wednesday by the league. Defenseman Ian McCoshen

Llewellyn set to become East High Wrestling Coach

Rick Coleman — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:00 EDT

East High School announced that Jay Llewellyn has been recommended to the Waterloo Board of Education for the position of Head Wrestling Coach at Waterloo's East High School. Llewellyn is a longtime

Black Hawks Petersen named to USHL All-Rookie Squad

Rick Coleman — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:59:00 EDT

United States Hockey League coaches and general managers have rated Waterloo Black Hawks goaltender Cal Petersen among the top first-year players in the USHL this season with Tuesday's announcement of

Cyclones' Hoiberg high on his incoming freshman

Rick Coleman — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:57:00 EDT

With the addition of Monte Morris 2013 Mr. Michigan basketball and Parade All-American..the Iowa State Men's Basketball team has an infusion of young talent to go along with returning starters Melvin Ejim

Columbus Girls Tennis team head back to state

Rick Coleman — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:26:00 EDT

The Waterloo Columbus Girls Tennis team earns its 26th trip to state in 31 years with a 5-0 victory over St. Edmond of Fort Dodge in a 1A Regional final at Byrnes Park Tennis Center in Waterloo. The Sailors

Cedar Falls beat East in Baseball

Rick Coleman — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:25:00 EDT

The Cedar Falls Tigers got a homer from J.T. Sole and they open the season with a 9-2 victory over Waterloo East in the Cedar Valley Metro Tournament at Riverfront Stadium. CF led 9-0 after five innings

Co-Athletes of the Week: Valley Lutheran Track

Rick Coleman — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:44:00 EDT

Valley Lutheran's John Stone and Tim Swanson had no expectations of winning state titles --but that didn't matter --just by getting a chance to run on Drake's famed blue oval -- they had already made school

Green Bay Packers visit Dubuque

Becca Habegger — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

The Green Bay Packers visited fans in Dubuque Thursday evening.

Cyclone Tailgate Tour hits the Cedar Valley

Rick Coleman — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:28:00 EDT

The Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour paid a visit to the Cedar Valley Wednesday night.

Black Hawk star grabs two USHL awards

Rick Coleman — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:26:00 EDT

The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.

Barnes makes NBA Rookie First Team

Rick Coleman — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:14:00 EDT

From the time he put on his first pair of basketball shoes, greatness was predicted for Ames native Harrison Barnes. That continued on Tuesday when he was named to the NBA rookie first team.

Iowa State to host Auburn in Big 12/SEC Challenge

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:26:00 EDT

The Iowa State men's basketball team will host Auburn in the inaugural Big 12/SEC Challenge on Dec. 2.

Former Hawk Micah Hyde talks about his chances of making Packers

Rick Coleman — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:49:00 EDT

Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.

Iowa G Ingram to transfer

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:22:00 EDT

Iowa guard Patrick Ingram plans to transfer schools after just one season with the Hawkeyes.

University of Iowa students help bring sports equipment to kids in need

Michelle Corless — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:36:00 EDT

A couple years ago, Micah Hyde had an idea. He wanted to help kids in need play sports and started working on it as a class project.

Panther softball selected to Lincoln regional

Mark Woodley — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:54:00 EDT

The UNI softball team will open the 2013 NCAA tournament against 14th seeded Nebraska. The Panthers will play in the tournament for the first time since the 1990 season.

Fighting Saints take 2-0 series lead on Fargo

Mark Woodley — Sun, 12 May 2013 02:13:00 EDT

The Dubuque Fighting Saints scored twice in the first period and never looked back en route to a 4-1 win over Fargo on Saturday night.

UNI softball wins MVC tournament

Mark Woodley — Sun, 12 May 2013 02:03:00 EDT

The UNI softball team defeated Evansville 2-1 on Saturday afternoon to win the Missouri Valley tournament for the first time since 1990.

Wartburg rallied for Iowa Conference baseball tourney title

Mark Woodley — Sun, 12 May 2013 01:57:00 EDT

The Wartburg Knights rallied for 7 runs over their final three innings to stun Coe 7-6 and win the Iowa Conference baseball tournament.

4A District Track in Dubuque

Rick Coleman — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:35:00 EDT

The 4-A Coed State Track qualifier in Dubuque which was postponed because of weather Thursday--held Friday night... In the girls 32-hundred meters ---Allison Gregg of (Cedar Falls) Pulls away from Ashlyn

Saints win game of Clark Cup Championship 4-1 over Fargo

Rick Coleman — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:16:00 EDT

The Dubuque Fighting Saints gave up an early goal, but responded with 4 goals in the next 24 minutes to beat Fargo 4-1 in game one of the Clark Cup Championship series in Dubuque.

Former Cyclone Basketball Player arrested for theft

Rick Coleman — Wed, 8 May 2013 23:36:00 EDT

Former Iowa State sharp shooter Tyrus McGee was arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft after he was caught by a surveillence camera taking $220 dollars out of a wallet in an Iowa State dining hall.

Hawks to face Irish in Big 10/ACC Challenge

Rick Coleman — Wed, 8 May 2013 23:35:00 EDT

The Iowa men's basketball team will host Notre Dame, Tuesday, Dec. 3, as part of the 2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge Presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. After 18 seasons as a member of the BIG EAST Conference,

Wexter vaults into UNI record books

Owen Siebring — Wed, 8 May 2013 19:31:00 EDT

Once Wexter got to the University of Northern Iowa, her pole vault prowess paid off in immediate dividends -- and school records quickly began to fall.

ISU's Hoiberg reveals contract details

Rick Coleman — Tue, 7 May 2013 23:34:00 EDT

It would cost Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg $2 million to leave the Cyclones for another Division I school under a new contract signed last week and made public Tuesday. Hoiberg agreed to a new 10-year,

Allison Gregg Leads Cedar Falls Girls to MVC Divisional title

Rick Coleman — Mon, 6 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

The Cedar Falls got some strong performances from several key athletes to rally to win the MVC Valley Divisional track meet in Cedar Falls. Linn-Mar held a 4 1/2 point lead with three events remaining,

Cedar Falls boys capture MVC Valley meet

Mark Woodley — Mon, 6 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT

The Cedar Falls boys track team captured the title at Monday's MVC Valley division track meet.

Health concerns force Niemeyer to resign at West

Mark Woodley — Sun, 5 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

Larry Niemeyer resigned his position on Sunday citing health concerns.

Saints shut out Youngstown, advance to Clark Cup finals

Mark Woodley — Sun, 5 May 2013 02:07:00 EDT

Arthur Brey turned away all 23 shots sent his way as the Dubuque Fighting Saints dropped Youngstown 4-0 in the deciding 5th game. The win put the Saints in to the Clark Cup finals for the second time in the last 3 years.

Hawkeye football players make dreams come true for Camp Courageous campers

Michelle Corless — Sat, 4 May 2013 19:42:00 EDT

Saturday was a special one for some area campers as the Hawkeye football team hosted a group of people from Camp Courageous, which serves people of all ages with disabilities.

Gas prices, flooding impacting Memorial Day travel

Kera Mashek — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24:00 EDT

Gas prices are falling, but are still pretty close to $4 a gallon, making it pretty painful at the pump and limiting holiday travel plans.

NEW DETAILS: Three people shot outside Cedar Rapids apartment

Eric Page — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:16:00 EDT

The Cedar Rapids Police Department says three people were shot outside of an apartment on Thursday.

Family & Children's Council works to raise $5,000

Briana Denney — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:58:00 EDT

The Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County is faced with a challenge to raise up to $5,000.

Marion council member resigns

Eric Page — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:57:00 EDT

The City of Marion says council member Lou Stark submitted his letter of resignation and they will appoint someone to finish the rest of the term.

Waterloo man charged with firing a weapon into the air during a fight

Briana Denney — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:55:00 EDT

A Waterloo man faces charges after police say he fired a gun in the air saying he was man that his girlfriend was wearing short shorts.

UPDATE: Police update at 4 p.m. on missing 15-year-old

Michelle Corless — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

Police and K9 officers have located a missing Webster County teen's backpack and a photo of her the day of her abduction as the search for her continues.

Cedar Rapids begins road closures as river begins to rise

Eric Page — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:54:00 EDT

The City of Cedar Rapids has begun closing roads as they continue to prepare for the Cedar River to rise almost two feet above flood stage.

Un-Natural Disasters +5: U of Iowa's recovery taking shape

Jason Epner — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:48:00 EDT

In June of 2008, the Iowa River crested at levels never before seen, destroying two University of Iowa buildings beyond recovery and damaging 20 others.

UPDATE: River in Waverly receding; still some road closures

Shelley Russell — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:08:00 EDT

The City of Waverly says the river is receding and previousily closed roads are starting to open.

City officials urge safety in flood

Shelley Russell — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:22:00 EDT

While the flooding is a sight to see for many, city officials remind people to be careful.

Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:27:00 EDT

Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.

Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:00 EDT

Patrick Roy has been hired as coach of the Colorado Avalanche.

Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins' opener

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:00 EDT

Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a "cry festival." Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things with coach Mike Shanahan.

Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:47:00 EDT

A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

LPGA to use as much of flooded course as it can

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

Faced with a flooded course in which some fairways were more suited for fishing than playing golf, the LPGA Tour found a unique solution Thursday. It shortened the Ocean Club to 12 holes for at least the first round of its...

David Beckham bids au revoir to soccer

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:00 EDT

David Beckham might bid adieu to soccer Sunday from the bench.

Committee hits stretch run for NY-NJ Super Bowl

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:00 EDT

The NFL draft is history. Organized team activities are under way. Minicamps will follow next month, and training camps will open a month after that.

Rangers scratch Richards for pivotal Game 4

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:00 EDT

Struggling Rangers center Brad Richards said he will be a healthy scratch when New York faces elimination in Game 4 against the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

AP Interview: Rogge praises wrestling's changes

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT

Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said.

James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:57:00 EDT

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.