BCU baseball team hikes streak to five wins Apr 14, 2008
Sunday's 10-5, 8-6 doubleheader sweep over Dana College gave the Chargers of Coach Boyd Pitkin five straight victories heading into this afternoon's twin bill at Bishop Newman Field against league opponent Sioux Falls. Briar Cliff is now 11-3 in the league for a. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
DMACC Golfers Shine in season-opening action Apr 3, 2008
The Bears beat back the challenge of eight other teams in winning the tourney with a score of 339, 16 strokes better than their nearest competitor, Dana College. The tourney medalist was Ricca Soper of Iowa Lakes Community College at 41-37. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
To protect and serve Apr 3, 2008
Neal, a graduate of Clarinda High School, and a five-year resident of the southwest Iowa county seat town, is currently a student at Dana College, Blair. He is scheduled to graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice in December. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
College Basketball: Area athletes excel on the hardwood Mar 29, 2008
BLAIR, NEB. -- Three former area basketball standouts helped the Dana College men's basketball team finish 15-17 overall and 7-11 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference this past season. Eric Maassen, a 6-foot-7 junior center from Hancock (AHST), was one of the Vikings' top players, leading the team with 15. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
CRESTON GIRLS SOCCER STEPPING FORWARD Mar 29, 2008
He also played and coach at Dana College after starting his career at North Iowa Area Community College. It really helps to have that extra coach, Miller said. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Jackson signs to run at Dana College Mar 20, 2008
Elizabeth Jackson, a senior from Rockport who attends school in Tivoli, has signed a national letter of intent to run track at Dana College in Blair, NE. ... Elizabeth Jackson signs a national letter of intent under the eyes of her father, Fred, and Dana College coach Allen Friesen ... I am so very excited that she has chosen Dana College. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
UPDATE: UNI football players arrested on rioting charges Mar 15, 2008
shemma wrote on Mar 12, 2008 2:44 PM:" pagpride is jealous. this stuff happens everywhere, in every sized school, from tiny dana college to mighty michigan. you need to worry about yourself. and i'll quote from your original post: "My bet is you will see the UNI administration and athletic department turn their cheek to this. " they did not. you were wrong. admit it. i am a uni alum and this crap happened when i was there, too. one guy stole a car from deery, kept it for three days, and they... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lady Chukars optimistic about season Mar 7, 2008
Arant and Peterson are in their sophomore seasons, and Peterson makes her triumphant return to the Treasure Valley from Dana College in Nebraska. Those players combined with the six returning members have worked extremely hard during the off-season to create a team that we are excited about putting on the field in 2008, Quesnell said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Former Iowa State AD among EIU finalists Feb 5, 2008
He gained coaching/recruiting experience at Tulane University, New Orleans; the University of Iowa, Iowa City; Dana College, Blair, Neb. and Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wauer enjoys breakout season Jan 28, 2008
He helped Dana College, in Blair, Neb. claim an NAIA national championship in 2006. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
NIACC's Rhees strong in return from injury Jan 28, 2008
He also earned Junior Greco All-American honors three times while competing at Fargo before taking his accomplishments to Dana College in Nebraska. Rhees went 21-10, including a second place finish at the UNO Open but left the school following the year. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Charger wrestlers upset No. 7 Dana Jan 26, 2008
Jeff Miller started the match with a pin and the Chargers opened up an early 19-0 lead en route to a 37-18 upset over seventh-ranked Dana College during Great Plains Athletic Conference action. Miller, a 125-pounder, pinned Teddy Gillespie in 4:05. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Anderson ranked fourth in North Region Jan 17, 2008
Costanzo won a NAIA National Championship as head coach of Dana College (Neb. in 2006. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Men's Soccer Earns Academic Honors Dec 11, 2007
27 Dana College, Shad Beam, 3. 20 Dartmouth College, Jeff Cook, 3. (Gozags.com)
Wakefield's Smith is Siouxland Coach of the Year Dec 9, 2007
Winning football games hasn't always been a cakewalk and bed of roses for Smith, a graduate of Hamburg (Iowa) High School (1993) and Dana College (1998). There have been a few thorny steps along the way in his 10-year reign at Wakefield. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
No. 7 Morningside women cruise past Dana Dec 9, 2007
A loud cheer rose from the Dana College cheering section when the Vikings won the opening tip of Saturday's Great Plains Athletic Conference women's basketball game with Morningside at the Rosen Verdoorn Sports Center-Allee Gym. That's about the only thing they had to cheer about the rest of the game. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mustangs make history with 11-0 start Dec 9, 2007
"It was just a matter of picking it up on defense.''Dana, indeed, made just seven of 30 second-half shots (.233) as Morningside gradually widened its advantage.The Vikings whittled a 16-point deficit down to 10 at 65-55 with 4:41 remaining, but Morningside outscored the guests 17-2 the rest of the way.Dana's Fear, a native of Everly, Iowa, wasn't pinning it all on Morningside's defense."A lot of easy, missed shots by Dana College,'' complained Fear. "But, yeah, (Morningside) did a good job."I... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mustari Wins Third Wrestling Tournament of Year Dec 9, 2007
Senior 141-pounder won his first two bouts, pinning Dana College's Jon Goodridge in 1:10 in the first round and then winning by major decision over Grant Baker of Central Missouri, 10-1 in the second round before being pinned by eventual third-place finisher Adam Keiswetter in 1:59 and then falling to Cory Bloodgood of Central Missouri, 7-6 to finish the day at 2-2 ... At 174-pounds freshman posted a 2-2 record, winning the first round, 8-6 over Mark Lantos of Dana College ... First Round: Lohr... (Uncbears.com)
Mens basketball: Mines heads into rivalry game with BHSU Dec 5, 2007
The Hardrockers recently posted two convincing wins, defeating Presentation College, 82-72, last Saturday at Aberdeen, and a week before that, Mines posted a win over Dana College, Neb ... Against Dana College, the 6-foot-1 guard was 10-10 from the field including a seven-of-seven performance from behind the arc. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Yellow Jackets basketball, opening round high school wrestling highlights area weekend sports Dec 1, 2007
Friday the Jackets and Dana College played on even terms until about the seven minute mark in the first half when the Vikings went on a 19-6 run to take a 45-29 lead at halftime. In the second half the Yellow Jackets make a comeback, pulling within 5 points, but Dana College hit key free throws down the stretch to win 82-77. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Jackets lose to Vikings 82-77, beat Johnson and Wales 93-58 Nov 27, 2007
RAPID CITY - Black Hills State cut a 20 point Dana College lead to five points late in the game, but the Yellow Jackets ran out of steam and lost to Vikings 82-77 at the U.S. Bank Thanksgiving Classic Friday night, in Rapid City, at Goodell Gymnasium. "We had 12 turnovers in the first half. You can't give a team that many more shots than what you had," said Paul Sather, Yellow Jackets coach, in a post game interview. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Mines shoots past Dana Nov 25, 2007
RAPID CITY - A.J. Trennepohl played by far his best game as a collegian and South Dakota School of Mines rallied for an 80-70 win over Dana College (Neb. to close out the U.S. Bank Thanksgiving Classic on Saturday at Goodell Gymnasium. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Plans made for ‘Sights, Sounds of Christmas’ journey Nov 24, 2007
A holiday trip to the Sights and Sounds of Christmas presentations at Dana College, Blair, Neb ... Dana College Alumni are returning to usher in the season with a taste of musical theater ... The concert concludes with the Dana College Chorale. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Basketball: Maassen, Mumma net 34 in Dana's win over BH Nov 24, 2007
RAPID CITY Dana College held on for an 82-77 win over Black Hills State during men s college basketball action at the U.S. Bank Thanksgiving Classic on Friday at Goodell Gymnasium ... Black Hills State (3-4) takes on Johnson & Wales at 3 p.m. and Dana College (5-4) plays host South Dakota School of Mines at 5 p.m. as the U.S. Bank Thanksgiving Classic concludes today at Goodell Gymnasium ... Black Hills States Cain Atkinson looks for a hole as he attempts to drive the lane past Dana... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Basketball: Johnson & Wales downs Mines in OT Nov 24, 2007
South Dakota Mines (1-6) will play Dana College today at 5 p.m. Johnson & Wales will play Black Hills State today at 3 p.m.. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Dakota opens with 96-61 win over Dana Nov 18, 2007
VERMILLION, S.D. - Mitch Begeman came off the bench to score 21 points and grab 14 rebounds Saturday to lead South Dakota past Dana College 96-61. (163). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Signings: Krogman signs with Coyotes Nov 15, 2007
South Dakota, which is coming off of a 23-7 season and a trip to the NCAA Tournament, opens the 2007-08 season on Saturday when it hosts Dana College at 7 p.m. MST, at the DakotaDome. The Coyotes will begin conference play on Jan. 12 when they travel to Augustana College. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NIACC opens dual season tonight Nov 14, 2007
Fergola, who was handed the reins of the returning Trojan program earlier this year, simply pointed to his NAIA national championship ring he was awarded while an assistant at Dana College. That is the ultimate goal, Fergola said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
NIACC’s White named top wrestler at Saturday tourney Nov 6, 2007
He had started the day by pinning Triton College (IL) competitor Ed Williams at 5:04 and beating Ivan Ramirez of Dana College (NE) 15-4. T.J. Moen had the next highest finish among Trojans wrestlers, placing fourth at 141 pounds after winning four of six matches. (Charles City Press, IO)
'Parkie' headed to coaches Hall Oct 17, 2007
Known as an innovator who always had a trick or two up his sleeve, the Spencer, Iowa, native and Dana College graduate began his coaching career at West Harrison High School, posting a 15-12 mark in three seasons. "Parkie" guided Akron squads to a 19-14 record and. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lakeview finishes with familiar results Sep 15, 2007
The same result happened last year as Schmidt and former Lakeview pitcher Brittany Schuller, now pitching at Dana College, did the damage with 10 strikeouts and a perfect game in a 10-0 win. Lakeview coach Dave Prokesh said Sempek and Schmidt did their job against Schuyler. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Powell moves outside — for a year Aug 31, 2007
Jake Holbrook (Corning) will be a junior with Dana College of Nebraska, where the 6-foot, 225-pounder is on the defensive line. Chris Kerber (Nodaway Valley) is a freshman on the Dana College football team in Blair, Neb. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Central takes scrappy victory against Dana JV Aug 30, 2007
COLUMBUS Central Community College's match with the Dana College junior varsity wasn't pretty, but Central found a way to win. The Raiders won a 25-30, 30-25, 30-27, 16-30, 15-11 match over the Vikings Tuesday at the Raider Field House. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Chamber members invited to Dana College to see Alexander Hamilton exhibit Aug 21, 2007
Dana College, The Blair Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gateway Economic Development, Blair, are inviting area Chamber of Commerce members to an After Hours Reception and Special Preview of the Alexander Hamilton National Traveling Exhibit, Friday, Aug. 24, at Dana College. The exhibit, housed in the C.A. Dana LIFE Library on the Blair campus, will open at 4 p.m.,, followed by a reception in the Gardner-Hawks Center from 5-7 p.m. All chamber members are invited to attend both events. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Living the good life Aug 16, 2007
Growing up on an Iowa farm, Madsen played football, basketball, baseball and track during high school and was then a multi-sport athlete at Dana College in Blair, Neb. where he was named to the college s Sports Hall of Fame. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Welcome to the New School Aug 15, 2007
In September, Warriors will host rematches against St. Ambrose University and Dana College, with a road match with UW-Stevens Point in between, before welcoming Peru State for Homecoming on Oct. 6. The Warriors were 0-4 against those teams in 2006. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Fallen, but not Forgotten Aug 11, 2007
Roger had attended Dana College and Norfolk Junior College before being drafted in April of 1968. He had 4 months of basic training before being sent to Vietnam on September 4, 1968. (Dunlap Reporter, IA)
Sorensen-Mohr vows exchanged Aug 11, 2007
The couple are both graduates of Dana College. After a honeymoon to Florida the couple will reside in Blair where the groom is employed by Dana College while getting his masters in student life administration. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Hope's flame burns anew with mission pastor's role Aug 7, 2007
He attended Dana College and, during his senior year, filled in at churches leading worship services. He had intentions of entering the seminary, but instead earned a business degree and went to work for Procter and Gamble. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Teaching doesn't end in summer Jul 21, 2007
The camp was developed by Wahoo Public Schools Superintendent Ed Rastovski after he witnessed a similar camp at Dana College where Martin and Gary Michaels from the chemistry department at Creighton University were instructors. e was so impressed with how well the science camp went, Martin said of Rastovski. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Bowling Hired As Director of Wrestling Operations Jul 20, 2007
Bowling then turned his skills to college, where he was a four-time NAIA All-American at Dana College and was the 2005 NAIA National Runner-Up. Bowling was the head coach at Lyons High School last year and was the assistant coach the season prior to that. (Uncbears.com)
USF Women's Basketball Recognized by the WBCA for Academic Excellence Jul 18, 2007
Dana College also continued their reign at the top spot for the second consecutive year. Iowa Lakes Community College settled for nothing less than the best, as they finished at the top in their first appearance in the WBCA's Academic Top 25. (Usfdons.com)
Laker women achieve highest team GPA in NCAA Division II Jul 17, 2007
The top teams in each division include South Dakota State (NCAA I), Lake Superior State (NCAA II), Hardin-Simmons (NCAA III), Dana College (NAIA) and Iowa Lakes Community College (JC/CC). These "class-act" teams combine for an average 3. (Lssulakers.com)
Cooper to wrestle at North Iowa CC Jul 14, 2007
Fergola coached Dana College of Nebraska to a NAIA National Title in 2006. He also led the Vikings to a fifth-place finish in 2005 and a fourth-place finish in 2007 during his three seasons at the school. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Liska wracks up accolades at Babson College Jun 29, 2007
She saved her best for last, throwing her first shutout in college by spinning a three-hitter and striking out eight against Dana College. Babson went 4-4 in the California tournament and Liska pitched 17 innings, allowing 11 hits and one run with 18 strikeouts to earn the pitching award. (Derby Valley Gazette, CT)
All-star volleyball squads to battle Friday Jun 22, 2007
Brittany Dux, Daykin Meridian, daughter of Alan and Diane Dux, plans to attend Dana College and major in secondary math education and K-12 special ed. Her high school coach was Linda Johnson. . (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
UCLA off. coordinator joins Montana's staff Jun 20, 2007
He served as head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan from 1986-93; running backs coach at Eastern New Mexico from 1985-86; offensive line/strength coach at Dana College from 1984-85; and running backs coach at Northwestern College from 1983-84. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Football sends Staack, Lesiak to Hawaii Jun 15, 2007
Lesiak and Staack, who will play football at Dana College next fall, did more than play football in Hawaii. They also visited Pearl Harbor, took a tour of Aloha Stadium, where the University of Hawaii plays football, and climbed Diamond Head crater. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
NIACC?inks area wrestlers to May 30, 2007
Fergola was hired by NIACC in March after serving one year as the head coach at Dana College in Blair, Neb. where his team took fourth place at the 2007 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Championships. (Charles City Press, IO)
Three Orangemen headed to Doane College May 27, 2007
Clark said his final decision came down to either Doane or Dana College in Blair. oth of them were good schools and have good programs, Clark said. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Unsung Heroes: Lindholms are a dual volunteering threat May 27, 2007
Volunteer history: With friends, co-founded the Curt Lindholm Cyclone Classic golf tournament in Ames, which has raised more than $500,000 in 25 years for the Iowa State University golf scholarship endowment and for the Miami Project, which is seeking to find a cure for paralysis; served on Audubon City Council and as mayor pro-tem for one term; president, Audubon Chamber of Commerce; member, Board of Regents for Dana College, Blair, Neb. former president, Iowa Quarter Horse Association. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
MHS seniors recognized for achievements May 20, 2007
Dana College Scholarship: Lindsay Fibranz -- Academic Achievement Award, Biology Department Scholarship. Drake University Scholarship: Robb Krehbiel -- Presidential Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Connell signs with Dana volleyball May 16, 2007
HARLAN -- Harlan Community's all-time volleyball assists leader, senior Stephanie Connell, will continue her career as a Dana Viking in the fall after signing a national letter of intent on Tuesday with Dana College in Blair, Nebraska ... Dana College is a NAIA member school and competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
• Area Sports May 8, 2007
Game 4: #3 Dana College vs. #6 Jamestown College, 1:30 p.m.. Game 5: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3, 3 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Brothers to be teammates again May 5, 2007
He said he looked at programs at Dana College in Blair, York College and Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. y dad brought up about Hastings starting a new wrestling program, Jarrod Wiens said. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Hey, he's legit May 5, 2007
When Wagner attended Dana College, an NAIA university in Blair, Neb ... He earned a degree in business administration at Dana College. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Warriors split GPAC doubleheaders May 1, 2007
SEWARD The Midland Lutheran College baseball team split a pair of doubleheaders with Concordia and Dana College over the weekend. The Warriors finished regular season play in fifth place heading into Thursday s Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament in Hastings. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Bizarre finish in marathon Apr 24, 2007
14 while running for Dana College in Omaha, Neb. Birren, who had been in second place since early in the race, learned of Wagner's disqualification from a race official with less than two miles to go. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Goalkeeper on the attack Apr 22, 2007
This fall, Birdsall will attend Dana College where he looks forward to taking his game to the next level. m looking forward to being better as a student and as a soccer player, he said. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Dana maintains conference lead, sweeps Midland Apr 20, 2007
BLAIR The Midland Lutheran College softball team entered Wednesday s doubleheader at Dana College hoping to ride the momentum of six wins in the last four days. However, the Viking offense proved to be too much as it tallied 16 runs in a 10-2, 6-0 sweep over the Lady Warriors. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
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)
Lymans' son-in-law honored as outstanding college teacher Apr 20, 2007
Gray holds a BSBA from Dana College, Blair, Neb. and an MBA from the University of Arkansas. (Dunlap Reporter, IA)
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)
