Grocery store closing-Small town loss Apr 20, 2007
Since Bob is an Exira graduate and some of his family still lived in town in 2000, the Dana College graduate didn't want to see his hometown without a store. "My mother lived here and a sister and brother lived here," Bob said. (Audubon Advocate, IO)
Lakeview trio signs with Dana football Apr 19, 2007
The Lakeview trio of Braxton Staack, Victor Bohrer and Zach Lesiak signed letters of intent to play football for the Dana College Vikings Wednesday morning in front of families and friends in the Lakeview weightroom. Lakeview coach Kurt Frenzen said Dana is getting good football players who were key in the Vikings' 7-3 Class C1-5 district championship season last fall. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Gross signs with Division II Upper Iowa Apr 17, 2007
Darcy recently completed her collegiate volleyball career at Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, and prior to that played both volleyball and basketball at Southwest Community College in Creston. "I made the visit (to Upper Iowa) and everything felt like it should," he said. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Midland sweeps weekend Apr 17, 2007
The wins bring Midland s record to 7-3 in conference play, placing them two games back from conference-leading Dana College. "We had a very good weekend," Midland coach Keith Kramme said. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
MLC men win Moore Classic Apr 3, 2007
BLAIR The Midland Lutheran College track and field team opened its outdoor season strong Saturday in the Neil Moore Classic at Dana College ... Dana College finished in second with 162 points ... 4x100 relay 1, Dana College (Fowler, Nathan Wilson, Keil Montgomer, Hawley), 43. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Jensen reverses fortunes against Pokorny Mar 24, 2007
The best wrestlers from both Iowa and Nebraska collided on Friday night in the second annual 'Border Brawl' at the Gardner-Hawks Center on the campus of Dana College in Blair, NE. "It's quite an honor to be selected to something like this," said Jensen, who was a four time state qualifier and two-time state champion at Missouri Valley. "I've wrestled with some of these guys on our select teams over the summer." Jensen figured he had wrestled with or against ten guys in the two-state all-star... (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Fritsch selects Dana to do his kicking Mar 22, 2007
Thursday 22 March, 2007. Dana was close to home. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Jensen chosen to rumble in 'Border Brawl' Mar 14, 2007
The Border Brawl will be held on the campus of Dana College in Blair, NE., on Friday, March 9, beginning at 7 p.m. The top seniors from both states will be invited to defend their state pride in a dual of all duals. Two coaches from each state will be selected to coach their respective states as well. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Fergola takes the reins of NIACC wrestling program Mar 14, 2007
NIACC named Richard Fergola, previously the head coach of Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, as the man to lead the Trojans return to the mat ... Fergola led Dana College to a fourth-place finish at the NAIA Championships this season as a first-year head coach. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
BHSU softball team goes 2-4 in first weekend of regular season competition Mar 14, 2007
The BHSU start was a tough one on Friday, as the Yellow Jackets lost to Hastings College 5-4, Midland Lutheran College 5-0 and Dana College 16-3, the top team in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, 16-3. "Dana showed the new kids what it's like to play a tough team," said Gurney. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Elizabeth Weis/John Buckley Engagement announced Mar 9, 2007
She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Dana College in Blair, Neb. in 2004. (Dunlap Reporter, IA)
Ambassadors for the birds Feb 28, 2007
DeLucchi, a biology professor at Dana College, and a resident of Logan, served as an "ambassador" this year for the count, and Palmer, of Dennison, Ohio, is a student in her class. This year was the 10th year for the annual event, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
U.P. museum to feature presidential exhibit Feb 26, 2007
D in history from the University of Iowa college courses at Augustana College, Dana College and the University of Nebraska until 1976 when he accepted a position as an archivist and oral historian at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Mo. a position he held until he retired in 1992. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Grummert hoping to break out of gate early Feb 22, 2007
Before committing to Hastings, however, Grummert still had two other schools he gave serious consideration to Doane College in Crete and Dana College in Blair. Now that he's decided on a school, Beatrice coach Bob Sexton believes Grummert will make a smooth transition from high school football to the college game. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Lansing High qualifies 9 for KSHSAA Class 5A championships Feb 22, 2007
The senior has already made a verbal commitment to Dana College in Dana, Neb. and there was no need to risk further injury. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Pargett leads second-half run for Mustangs Feb 8, 2007
"We let Morningside get too comfortable on the threes in the second half," said Dakota State Coach Wade Kooiman, whose squad stumbled to their 23rd loss in their last 24 games since a season-opening 81-69 win over Dana College. "We didn't do we did at the beginning of each half and that was, pressuring their three-point shot. Morningside's shooting 40 percent from three for a reason. They have shooters.". (Sioux City Journal)
Dana JV piles on to Central's woes Feb 1, 2007
Dana College's Tony Braithwait had other ideas ... Telegram photo by Blaine McCartney Central Community College's Bobby Weaver drives down the baseline in the first half against Dana College Wednesday evening in Columbus. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Combs helps IC to National crown Jan 20, 2007
The impressive tournament win capped off a big week for Combs, an Iowa Central sophomore, as he reached the finals in the Dana College Open at Blair, Neb. earlier in the week. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
700 and counting Jan 17, 2007
As happy as he was about his record and the current state of his team the win was the Warriors' seventh straight, and it has a 4-0 in the MCC Jerome was happy to have all the hoopla behind him so he could focus on the task at hand: Sunday's game against Dana College ... After Sunday's loss to Dana College, Jerome has a career record of 700-305. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Jerome wins 700th game Jan 14, 2007
As happy as he was about his record and the current state of his team the Warriors have won seven straight, are 4-0 in the MCC and have an overall record of 13-6 Jerome was happy to have all the hoopla behind him so he could focus on the task at hand: Sunday s game against Dana College. Sometimes you read about it in the paper, and you know people talk about it, Jerome said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Sorenson-Mohr engagement Jan 13, 2007
Tyler Mohr is a 2006 graduate of Dana College, Blair, Nebr. and is currently the coordinator of business operations in the athletic department at Dana College ... She is a 2005 graduate of Dana College, Blair, Nebr. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
College Corner Jan 10, 2007
Wednesday 10 January, 2007. Johnson, a lefty who stands 6-2 and weighs 200 pounds, becomes the first signee for Dana Head Coach Ken Misfeldt, who took over the Viking program in August. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Guards power Midland Jan 5, 2007
BLAIR Double-digit scoring efforts from three guards helped guide the Midland Lutheran College women s basketball team to a 66-50 win over Dana College on Wednesday night. Karmen Jericevic scored 20 points, while Kendra Kuncl and Liz Sneed chipped in 11 and 10, respectively, as the Lady Warriors improved their record to 13-3 with wins in six of their last seven games. (Fremont Tribune, NE)