Koob reflects on hostage experience May 30, 2008
Koob grew up near Jesup and is now a guest lecturer in communication arts, religion and humanities at Wartburg College in Waverly. She got interested in foreign service while a graduate student at the University of Denver. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Four Bulldogs qualify for state track meet May 28, 2008
Next fall she'll be attending Wartburg College. And yes, she plans on running track there while majoring in biology. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Bounty of variety May 24, 2008
But, when they aren't teaching at Wartburg College, the couple can usually be found with their hands in the dirt, planting or harvesting the vegetables on their five acres of farmland. "It all started because we had too much zucchini one year," Tammy said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
GUTHRIE CENTER SCHOOL BOARD May 23, 2008
She is a recent graduate of Wartburg College. In addition to the hirings, the board approved resignations from Joni Thompson, basketball cheer-leading sponsor, and Jim Calvert, junior high wrestling. (The Guthrian, IA)
Third Duvall sister is MCHS band queen May 22, 2008
Julia graduated from Wartburg College, where Elise is headed in the fall. She is going to follow in my footsteps, Julia said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Methodist pulling away at D3 meet May 16, 2008
Wartburg College 322-322 -- 644; 7. Gustavus Adolphus 323-323 -- 646; T8. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Vikings end team portion of season for C.C. girls tennis team May 14, 2008
The courts at Waverly-Shell Rock high school and Wartburg College will be used. Teams competing include AGWSR, Aplington-Parkersburg, Clear Lake, Charles City, Decorah, Iowa Falls-Alden and Osage. (Charles City Press, IO)
Gift of life May 14, 2008
As a freshman at Wartburg College, Smith said, she was going through an eye infection while most students her age were celebrating the new freedom of college. For five months, Smith spent two days a week in the hospital fighting blindness. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Onalaska High School students lend hand at camp for kids with illnesses May 13, 2008
Gustafson plans to attend Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, and Chakoian will attend Macalester College in St. Paul and has an interest in international studies. The 10 students were among fewer than 1 percent of high school seniors in the country who received the semifinalist designation last fall. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Knights go extra mile for title May 11, 2008
Wartburg College 000 010 010 2 11 2. Thostenson, Moriarity (9), and Schroeder: Albert, Keesy (8), McGivern (8), and Lewis. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Six retire from Education Service Center staff May 9, 2008
He has a bachelor s degree in history and education from Wartburg College and a master s degree in school counseling from the University of Iowa. He also has additional graduate hours from Drake University. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Wartburg track facility named after donors May 9, 2008
"For the past several years, the Hoovers have demonstrated their commitment to Wartburg College in a variety of lasting ways," Wartburg President Jack Ohle said in a prepared statement. Ohle added the couple were involved in Commission Wartburg, a strategic planning process; Campaign Wartburg, the largest capital campaign in the school's history; and Commission on Mission, the current strategic planning process. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Historical society to hold annual meeting in Waverly May 8, 2008
Myers is director of campus security and safety at Wartburg College. The meeting will be at the Waverly Public Library. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Metro Briefs May 5, 2008
Out of all the Iowa colleges competing, Daily Iowan TV won the most awards of the night with Wartburg College and Loras College receiving 12 and 10 awards, respectively. "We not only have The Daily Iowan newsroom at our disposal, but we also have a lot of people who want to see Daily Iowan TV succeed," said Jay Knoll, executive producer for the show, which airs five nights a week on UITV.. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Denver native Wolter now swinging for the fences at Valparaiso (17) May 2, 2008
"I love my decision to come here," said the personable Wolter, who was coaxed to Indiana by head coach Randy Schneider, the former Wartburg College and Waverly-Shell Rock High School coach. "It was more of a feel I had than anything else. I talked to a lot of schools in Iowa about playing."Valpo is a D-I, and that drew me into it. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
6 are added to the Wall of Inspiration Apr 23, 2008
Next year Lair will attend Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. What makes Brittni, Brittni is the ability to carry a smile on her face that brightens the day of anyone she comes in contact with, said a nomination letter for Lair. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Houston teen honored with 'Triple A' Award Apr 22, 2008
Gustafson said she isn t sure what her future holds, but she has been accepted to Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. I want to make a career helping others, she said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Wartburg names new men's, women's soccer coach Apr 22, 2008
He will be an outstanding representative of Wartburg College. "Buchholz, Wartburg's second full-time men's and women's soccer coach, led the Red Raiders of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' Great Plains Athletic Conference to four of their most successful men's seasons in school history in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2007 with the squad winning 10-or-matches each time. His overall record with the men's program was 68-59-4 and included a Great Plains Athletic Conference... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Wartburg instructor explores relationships, emotions in first novel Apr 20, 2008
Barbara Harken works with a Wartburg College class Wednesday afternoon ... Currently, Harken resides in Waverly and teaches writing at Wartburg College. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Erspamer to graduate with honors Apr 17, 2008
Nicole Erspamer, a 2004 graduate of Chetek High School, was one of several Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, graduating seniors receiving colored honor cords from the dean of academic affairs. Students receiving cords were honored for their academic achievements during Excellence in the Teaching and Scholarship Convocation April 8. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Changing hands: Family take over new project at Centennial Oaks Apr 13, 2008
Certainly, it s been an unusual journey for Chris, a former mini-tour pro with little more than a high school degree and ample curiousity; Josh, a standout golfer at nearby Wartburg College who majored in religious studies, and Sarah Lewis, also a top-flight golfer at Wartburg who majored in elementary education. The three siblings formed the company Lizzy Rose named for their deceased grandmother, Elizabeth Rose Black and tripled membership and revenue at the two Oelwein courses in the past six... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Dean Capesius is a golf coach, instructor and now PGA professional Apr 13, 2008
Andrea excelled in golf at Wartburg College, qualifying for nationals three times. Brandon Schiltz now plays for the Garrigan boys. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Coalition pushes for limits on tax credits Apr 10, 2008
WARTBURG GRAPPLERS HONORED --- Iowa legislators honored the Wartburg College wrestling team Tuesday for its victory last month at the NCAA Division III national championship. "These coaches and athletes representing Wartburg College, in my opinion, represent what college athletics is supposed to be," said Sen ... "The extraordinary success of the Wartburg College Knights wrestling team of 2007-2008 is a source of pride for all Iowans," a resolution passed by the House and Senate said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
VARIETY: Entertainment Briefs Apr 8, 2008
WAVERLY Wartburg College music education students Emily Izen and Erin Orness will present a joint vocal and piano recital at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in Rada Orchestra Hall of Bachman Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
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WAVERLY --- Wilbert G. Leisinger, 77, of Waverly, died Wednesday, April 2, at Waverly Health Center of pneumonia; services 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery, both in Waverly; visitation 4 to 8 p.m. today at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, Cedar Falls, 266-7525; memorials to St. Paul's Christian Day School and to Wartburg College. More Stories from Obituaries. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
North Iowa Symphony Orchestra to perform Monday Apr 3, 2008
Jensen attended Wartburg College, where he received his bachelor of music in voice education degree ... Jensen has studied privately with Dr. David Katz (Wartburg College) and Jerold Siena (University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana). (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Wartburg defending champ hopes to take one for the team (1) Mar 31, 2008
ADVERTISING~ Thursday, March 6, 2008 12:06 PM CST Wartburg defending champ hopes to take one for the team By JIM NELSON, Courier Sports Writer CEDAR RAPIDS Winning a Division III national championship last spring with his dad in his corner was a career highlight Wartburg College s T.J. Miller. Still, Miller admits the euphoria could have been even stronger. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Dietz-McCarty (6) Mar 31, 2008
The bride-elect attends Wartburg College, and her fiance is employed by Edgecore. The 4 p.m. wedding will take place June 7 at Trinity Bible Church in Cedar Falls. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Courier announces three newsroom promotions Mar 30, 2008
She is a graduate of Wartburg College with degrees in print and electronic journalism. She coaches eighth-grade girls track at Waverly-Shell Rock Junior High and is a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Local athletes reach heights Mar 29, 2008
Wrestling in the 133-pound class, Mr. Morgan went to overtime to defeat Jacob Helvey of Wartburg College of Iowa. Mr. Morgan, who finished his season at 28-1, is a junior. (Scranton Times, PA)
UNI recap: If leaders emerge, Jake encouraged about future Mar 29, 2008
MOLSTEAD TRANSFERS: Jacobson said Josh Molstead, a walk-on from Charles City, will transfer to Wartburg College next season. The guard appeared in just five games this season. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Five years later, Iraq war still draws mixed feelings Mar 22, 2008
Heidi Hesse, a recent Wartburg College graduate, thinks many Americans have mixed feelings about Iraq. While Regan thinks the conflict has taken a backseat to the presidential campaign when it comes to media coverage, Hesse sees the race for the White House as a chance to renew conversation on the topic. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
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This year, that honor goes to Renee Sedlacek, a community service associate with Wartburg College, and Trent Hunter, manager of the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center ... The 24-year-old organizes service trips at Wartburg College, and earlier this month she accompanied 14 of her students on a volunteering excursion to the Georgia city ... Colleagues delivered extra copies of the story to her desk, and Sedlacek s finalist status even made it into Wartburg College s faculty and staff... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Wolverine girls run at Wartburg indoor meet Mar 20, 2008
March edition looks at political action. The track meet was run on Tuesday, March 11. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Chelsea Anderson: Lifelong Runner Mar 20, 2008
Anderson traveled with Coach Mark Hostetler and two teammates to Waverly on Tuesday, March 11, to run at the Wartburg College Iowa High School Invitational. Anderson was the only member of the Mid-Prairie girls track team to compete at the event, and the only race she ran was the 1500m run. (Kalona News, IA)
Building hope through literacy Mar 20, 2008
"I'm just a Midwestern Lutheran," Mortenson told a crowd at Wartburg College on Tuesday. He added three responsibilities and titles to the list: husband, father and veteran. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
C.C. boys and girls track and field open new season Mar 19, 2008
Charles City s Caleb Gabel runs a leg of the 800 relay Monday at Wartburg College. WAVERLY Opening night for the Charles City boys and girls track and field teams left both respective coaches pleased with some areas of their teams and saw others that need some improvement. (Charles City Press, IO)
Gabe-Countryman (1) Mar 19, 2008
The Rev. Keevin Koch performed the 4:30 p.m. ceremony at Wartburg College Chapel ... The groom graduated in 2004 from Wartburg College in Waverly with a bachelor s degree in education and is employed with New York Life Insurance Co.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Comet track athletes to take their marks today Mar 18, 2008
Charles City s boys and girls track and field teams will officially kick off the spring sports season for Press area schools this afternoon as they travel to Warburg College in Waverly to compete in the Wartburg College Co-ed High School Invitational, held at the brand new Wartburg-Waverly Wellness Center, located on the Warburg Campus. Field events are set to get underway at 3 p.m. with running events to follow at 3:30 p.m.. (Charles City Press, IO)
Volunteers pack food at Wartburg for hungry people around world Mar 15, 2008
Molly Leisinger, Brock Beadle, center, and Damien Mennen combined their talents Thursday evening, March 13, 2008, to mix food packets at Wartburg College ... So Thursday afternoon, the 13-year-old from Bristow and members of his confirmation class at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison participated in a service project at Wartburg College. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Today in the Cedar Valley Mar 9, 2008
Location: McCaskey Lyceum, Wartburg College, Waverly. Details: Performances of the award-winning play written by Eve Ensler. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
According to the script: Wartburg rolls through first day Mar 8, 2008
But if Wartburg College s Jim Miller could have mapped out his Knights first day at the Division III Championships at the U.S. Cellular Center, it would have resembled what transpired Friday. Top-ranked Wartburg distanced itself from the field in its quest for a sixth national title with a nearly flawless effort. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Wartburg QB found not guilty in slur case Mar 8, 2008
Two Cents wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:01 PM:" Yordi is a disgrace to Wartburg College and the City of Waverly. I am waiting to see if a group of Wartburg Porfessors will step up and start/sign a petition showing their contempt for his actions. If not I hope the students do. It is also interesting to hear that this was not the first time that Yordi harassed this same gay person. See "Steady's" post. If that was the case maybe the county attorney should have amended the charge to harassment instead of... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Good Morning, Cedar Valley Mar 7, 2008
7:30 p.m., The Vagina Monologues productions at McCaskey Lyceum, Wartburg College, Waverly. Performances of the award-winning play written by Eve Ensler. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Miller time: Rewarding, sometimes rocky, ride to top for father and son Mar 6, 2008
do my squirming where nobody could see me, said Miller, the five-time national champion coach at Wartburg College. Imagine how Miller felt a year ago when his seat, just before T.J. s 197-pound Division III championship match for Wartburg, was roughly 10 feet from the action. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ione M. Gosch (1923-2008) (1) Mar 6, 2008
She graduated from Shell Rock High School and later from Wartburg College with a degree in elementary education. Her teaching career spanned 32 years including Fremont Township, Clarksville Community and Sumner Community schools. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Small college roundup: IIAC leader Buena Vista stings Wartburg (1) Mar 5, 2008
WARTBURG COLLEGE (6-14, 3-8) - Raney 7-15 5-8 19; Schutte 4-10 0-0 12; Mason 4-11 3-5 11; Rose 4-6 1-2 9; Schmitt 3-9 2-2 8; Heuer 2-6 0-1 5; Cullen 1-1 0-0 3; Weaver 0-0 0-0 0; Temple 0-0 0-0 0. Stark 0-0 0-0 0; Nelson 0-6 0-0 0. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Elsbury wont mess with what works at Byron Mar 4, 2008
Adam Casey (6-1, 260 OL/DL) will sign to play for Wartburg College, Teke Heinschel (6-2, 225 OL/DL) will play for University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and Jordan Miller (6-3, 315 OL/DL) is headed to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. All three linemen will play Division III football after leading the Indians to a 7-3 record and a state playoff appearance last fall. (Rockford Register Star)
3 Beavers to Wrestling Nationals, Hulegaard grapples for record as BVU's first-ever four-time All American Feb 29, 2008
Hulegaard will join teammates, Aaron Cook (149lbs) and Julian Mancha (165lbs) who earned automatic bids by taking second and third, respectively, in the IIAC Championships at Wartburg College on Thursday. Cook's bid for a conference title came up a little short as the junior fell 5-1 in his title bout against top-seeded Jacob Naig of Wartburg. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Jack Ginn Named Laker Football Associate Head Coach/Wide Receivers Coach Feb 27, 2008
From 1997-2000, Ginn was the Offensive Coordinator at Wartburg College, a NCAA Division III school in Waverly, IA. His offense averaged 35 points per game over the four-year period, setting 19 school records and helping Wartburg achieve a 35-6 record. (Gvsulakers.com)
Kimball Earns NCAA Post-Grad Scholarship Feb 27, 2008
Duchman/ Kyle/ Wartburg College. Joseph/ Christopher/ University of California, Los Angeles. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
MCC to move up to D-I softball after this year Feb 27, 2008
The home opener is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, against Wartburg College ... March 18 Wartburg College, 4:30 p.m.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Full Story... Feb 27, 2008
I want to be a state champion and my brother told me a story of a wrestler at Wartburg College who would repeat state champion, state champion whenever he needed to be reminded of what he was working for, Hansen said. The lesson passed on from one brother to another has served Hansen well this year as he enters the Minnesota State High School Wrestling Tournament with a 36-3 record and the No. 2 ranking when action at 171 begins Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Iowa needs to reverse 'brain drain' into a brain gain (4) Feb 23, 2008
Karris Golden is assistant director of communication and marketing at Wartburg College in Waverly. Her Generation Iowa term expires in April 2009. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New direction Feb 21, 2008
Torkelson, director of Wartburg College choral activities, will take a one-year leave of absence to become conductor-in-residence for MidAmerica Productions in New York City beginning in June. Torkelson will organize concerts and conduct at Carnegie Hall. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kosovo native marks nation's independence at Wartburg Feb 21, 2008
It is no surprise Kosovo's declaration has been met with criticism by some nations, said Bret Billet, a political science professor at Wartburg College. Kosovo holds historical significance for Serbia, though Serbians are a minority population in the territory. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Indra-Brekkhus (1) Feb 20, 2008
The bride is a 2002 graduate of Osage High School and a 2006 graduate of Wartburg College, Waverly, with bachelor s degrees in biology and history. The groom is a 2002 graduate of R.L. Turner High School Academy for Media Arts and Technology, Carrollton, Texas, and a 2006 graduate of Wartburg College, with a bachelor s degree in history. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UPDATE WITH PICTURE: Wartburg quarterback, victim testify in slur case Feb 17, 2008
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Wartburg students preset 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Feb 15, 2008
This weekend a group of Wartburg College students will recreate the famous show, with free performances scheduled Friday and Sunday at the school's chapel in Waverly ... Where: Wartburg College Chapel, Waverly. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Carbon monoxide at ADM plant in Illinois blamed for Parkersburg native's death (17) Feb 15, 2008
According to Newgard's obituary, he was born in Parkersburg in 1952 and graduated from New Hartford High School and Wartburg College. He and his wife, Lola, have three children. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Iowa 'Idol' singers dropped from contest Feb 14, 2008
Leo Marlowe, a former Wartburg College student from Charlotte who appeared on Tuesday's "Idol," was also slashed from the program. But Rich, who was among this season's top 65 performers, said he had few regrets about auditioning for "Idol.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
ON CAMPUS REPORT Feb 14, 2008
In the Wartburg College Indoor Select Invitational, Wisconsin-Platteville and Alison Ross finished third in the 1,600-meter relay. The UWP Pioneers finished the race in 3 minutes, 58. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Lent represents time for repentance, reflection and renewal Feb 8, 2008
Freshman Emily Johnson receives ashes from the Rev. Larry Trachte during a service Wednesday at Wartburg College in Waverly. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for Christians. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
College wrestling: No. 1 Knights dominate Luther, 42-0 (10) Feb 6, 2008
WAVERLY -- Over the past few years, the gap between the Luther and Wartburg college wrestling teams appeared to be closing. Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (64. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
No. 1 Knights trip up No. 2 Auggies Feb 3, 2008
WAVERLY -- Top-ranked Wartburg College took on the role of aggressor Saturday as it steamrolled rival and second-ranked Augsburg College, 28-9, in a battle of Division III national wrestling powers at Levick Arena. In front of a standing-room-only crowd of 2,000-plus, the Knights won their 29th consecutive match and second straight over the Auggies. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)