Good Morning, Cedar Valley Mar 7, 2008
2-9 p.m. , the 33rd annual Eastern Iowa Sports show at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Huge display of fishing boats, pontoons, tent campers, travel trailers, motorcycles and ATVs. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Nickelodeon show to be in Cedar Valley's backyard Mar 1, 2008
Heather Costello, director of the University of Northern Iowa Sports and Event Complex, said the venue is the perfect location for the high-energy show. "We've been trying to get more children's shows for a long time. Gallagher-Bluedorn gets some, but the shows' needs are so big that McLeod is the perfect size," she said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Six-on-six scoring pace breaks out in 1A state tourney game Mar 1, 2008
If you re at a Casey s General Store about anywhere in the state, you often see racks of a free magazine, The Iowa Sports Connection. The current one, with the basketball Korver brothers on the cover, has a nice feature on the Creston boys basketball teams of 1996 and 1997, called A Blast from the Past. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Outlaws to host 2009 Robertson Cup Mar 1, 2008
The North Iowa Sports Authority was created through the partnership of the Mason City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Cerro Gordo County. A $50,000 Regional Sports Authority District Grant, provided by the State of Iowa through the Iowa Tourism Office, and a $25,000 cash match was secured in October. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Michigan Newsstand - February 15 Feb 16, 2008
University of Iowa Sports Information Former Michigan assistant to coach Iowa receivers and tight ends. BASKETBALL. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pride to All: African-Americans in Iowa Sports Feb 16, 2008
Pride to All: African-Americans in Iowa Sports :: Forum will be held Feb. 25 at the UI Athletics hall of Fame and Museum ... Pride to All: African-Americans in Iowa Sports ... A forum titled 'Pride to All: The Experience of African-Americans in Iowa Sports' will be held Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at the UI Athletics Hall of Fame and Museum. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Frosh running to Iowa Feb 12, 2008
Alex Johnson - The Daily Iowan. Issue date: 2/12/08 Section. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Turnovers, frosh sink Iowa Feb 11, 2008
Issue date: 2/11/08 Section. MINNEAPOLIS -- Al Nolen insists it wasn't a leg injury that was holding him back for the last four games. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Aggies blow past Cyclones in Iowa Feb 6, 2008
Great Day - Great Deals. The New York Pizzeria Gift Certificates have sold out. (KHOU.com, TX)
Softball Youth Clinic A Success Jan 29, 2008
The event is free, but fans interested in attending should RSVP to the Iowa sports marketing office at (319) 335-9431. Click for the Big Ten Network home page. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Freeman leads Iowa Jan 21, 2008
Issue date: 1/21/08 Section. - Tony Freeman and Cyrus Tate were much too much for Michigan. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Iowa Travels to Face Michigan Saturday Jan 19, 2008
Members of the media who wish to have this information forwarded via e-mail throughout the season may do so by contacting the Iowa Sports Information office with your e-mail address. HALK TALK WITH Fans of the University of Iowa basketball program may join Iowa Coach and radio announcer Gary Dolphin each week during the season for the "Hawk Talk with " radio call-in show. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Softball Team To Host Jan 18, 2008
Once again, the event is free, but fans interested in attending should RSVP to the Iowa Sports Marketing office at (319) 335-9431. Click for the Big Ten Network home page. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Limited Number of Tickets Remain for Lead-Off Dinner Jan 13, 2008
Fans interested in attending should contact the Iowa Sports Marketing Office at (319) 335-9431. Seating is limited. (Hawkeyesports.com)
#1 Iowa Obliterates Midlands Field Dec 31, 2007
Here is the release from Iowa Sports Information. EVANSTON, IL -- The University of Iowa wrestling team crowned four individual champions en route to winning the 2007 Midlands team title Sunday night in Evanston, IL. The Hawkeyes won their 19th team title in school history and their first since 2002. (HawkeyeNation.com)
It's been eventful year on Iowa sports scene Dec 24, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007 6:01 AM CST It's been eventful year on Iowa sports scene DES MOINES (AP) -- It was a good year to be a Johnson from Iowa ... Here are some of the most memorable moments in Iowa sports this year. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Atlantic residents challenged to take on 100-day program to make long-term health changes Dec 20, 2007
Hy-Vee, Coca-Cola and the Iowa Sports Foundation offer a 5 off the registration fee through a promotional code that will be available at the Live Healthy America kiosks in all Hy-Vee stores mid-January. Online registration is taking place now at. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Holiday Treats for Hawkeye Nation Dec 20, 2007
HN.com hands out presents in our second annual gift giving session with the Iowa Sports World. As luck would have it, Santa stopped by the homestead recently to drop off some gifts. (HawkeyeNation.com)
QB recruit talks Iowa Dec 19, 2007
Scott Miller - The Daily Iowan. Issue date: 12/18/07 Section. (Daily Iowan, IA)
The Year In Iowa Sports Dec 19, 2007
Iowa Hawkeyes Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. Inside info on Hawkeye news, recruiting and insights on the Iowa Hawkeyes. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Bulldogs end struggles in Iowa City Dec 15, 2007
- Iowa sports information officials were unable to determine the most recent time the Hawkeyes were held without a free-throw attempt before Friday, a statistic that is not available in Iowa's media guides. - Kurt Looby did not start for the first time in Iowa's 12 games this season. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Wyoming wins title at Iowa Challenge Dec 10, 2007
Iowa Sports Information and Staff Reports. Talk about it in. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
Prep hoops: WACO boys decimate Falcons Dec 5, 2007
The Iowa Sports Connection rankings released yesterday gave the undefeated Warriors a No. 8 ranking. WACO plays Lone Tree tonight in Wayland. (Washington Journal, IA)
By The Associated Press Dec 4, 2007
PREP BASKETBALL WRITERS. The AP boys and girls high school basketball polls will not move Monday because insufficient votes have been received. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
’97 title team to be honored next week with photo presentation Nov 24, 2007
The Iowa Sports Connection magazine and Web site lists the Orient-Macksburg boys No. 4 in Class 1A behind Rock Valley, Lone Tree and East Buchanan. Returning all-stater Michael West is joined by four new starters in coach Steve Tussey s Bulldog lineup this winter. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
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Western Michigan shocks Iowa - Sports. Western Michigan shocks Iowa. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Ferentz counting on seniors, fans against Broncos Nov 14, 2007
Incidentally, according to Iowa sports information director Phil Haddy, Floyd weighs 98. 3 pounds. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Foul trouble slows Wright at Iowa Nov 9, 2007
We ll probably only have about 1,500 or 2,000 fans, said Iowa Sports Information Director Matt Weitzell. Buried in all of this: Galesburg s LaToya Wright was listed as a starter in the press release for the University of Nebraska at Omaha. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
Atlantic receives Lighten Up Iowa grant Oct 30, 2007
AMES - Atlantic was one of 36 Iowa communities who were recipients of 500 Healthy Lifestyle Community Grants, awarded by the Iowa Sports Foundation ... "Lighten Up Iowa," put on through the Iowa Sports Foundation, Iowa Department of Public Health, and Iowa State University Extension, was designed to help Iowans make positive lifestyle changes during the course of the 100-day challenge ... Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) is a nonprofit sports management organization that helps develop sports tourism... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Kicking it up in Iowa Oct 16, 2007
Sam Martin - The Daily Iowan. Issue date: 10/16/07 Section. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Candid Talk with Drew Tate Oct 15, 2007
Drew Tate was a part in one of the greatest plays in Iowa sports history, in addition to being a record-setting Hawkeye QB. He also never shied away from speaking his mind. Tate made the local headlines last week with comments he gave regarding some aspects of his four years spent at Iowa. (HawkeyeNation.com)
UNI Homecoming game is a sellout Oct 10, 2007
com is the Waterloo-Cedar Falls homepage for all local news, sports, entertainment and events happening in the Cedar Valley. Archives (past 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Iowa will stick to its blueprint against Illini Oct 10, 2007
The two-deep roster released by the Iowa sports information department this week includes 22 freshmen, 11 sophomores, 10 juniors and nine seniors. "When it comes to injuries, there's absolutely no way to predict those things," Ferentz said. (Hawkeyesports.com)
UNI Homecoming football tickets going fast Oct 2, 2007
"The Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce offices have them, Craft-Cochran, First National Bank of Cedar Falls, Hy-Vee at College Square, Iowa Sports Supply, Liberty Bank, both Scheels locations, University Book and Supply and Wal-Mart," said Hartzell. "We want to be sure that people know if they're interested in getting tickets there are about 3,000 available. We expect that number to dwindle pretty quickly, and if folks want them they ought to get after them pretty quickly.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Vance named Iowa Sports Foundation athlete of the year Sep 27, 2007
AMES Diane Love of Ames, and Chad Vance of Charles City have been announced as the Iowa Sports Foundation 2007 Marty McHone Athletes of the Year. Vance, a wrestler and volunteer referee at the Iowa Games, has been wrestling since childhood and has not stopped. (Charles City Press, IO)
Hawkeyes Open Big Ten Season At Home Sep 20, 2007
Prior to Saturday's match against Purdue, Head Coach will host the "Quick-Sets" appreciation dinner from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Pizza and beverages will be provided to season ticket holders with Fredrick to address the group at 6:15 p.m. Season ticket holders must RSVP by Friday by calling the Iowa Sports Marketing Office at (319) 335-9431. Hawkeye-Holiday Inn Challenge Champs Iowa defeated Texas Arlington, Ball State and the College of Charleston last weekend to claim the Hawkeye-Holiday Inn Challenge... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Running all the way to Iowa Sep 11, 2007
NIck Compton - The Daily Iowan. Issue date: 9/11/07 Section. (Daily Iowan, IA)
FB | Ground game remains nonexistent for Orange against Iowa Sep 10, 2007
Issue date: 9/10/07 Section. IOWA CITY, Iowa - For the second week in a row, Syracuse struggled mightily moving the ball on the ground. (Daily Orange, NY)
FB | Campus won't see Saturday's primetime game at Iowa Sep 6, 2007
Issue date: 9/6/07 Section. If the Syracuse football squad pulls out a win at Iowa this weekend, don't expect too many Orange fans to have caught the televised action. (Daily Orange, NY)
Full Story... Aug 31, 2007
NORTHWOOD, Iowa Sports spectators at Northwood-Kensett Junior/Senior High School will be treated to more comfortable seats and a decorative floor, among other improvements in the gymnasium and commons this school year. The school underwent recent renovations thanks to the Worth County Development Authority and a physical plant and equipment levy, said Northwood-Kensett Community Schools Superintendent Thomas Nugent, which were completed just in time for school to start Aug. 21. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
USC Ranked No. 1 in UWIRE College Football Poll Aug 31, 2007
New College Football Poll Voted on Exclusively by Student Newspapers. NEW YORK, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- UWIRE, a free membership organization for college student media, today released the first annual edition of its UWIRE College Football Poll. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McCarthy returns, still questionable for Iowa Aug 30, 2007
According to Iowa sports information director Phil Haddy, the low end will consist of 40,000 Iowa fans. One Hawkeye supporter bought nine suites. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Listen to Talkin' Black & Gold Aug 18, 2007
Wednesday, Aug. 15 The Iowa sports season starts this year before the students head to class. Volleyball, under fourth year coach , will take to the North Carver court Saturday, Aug. 25. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Liberty Bank opens in downtown C.F. Aug 15, 2007
The bank, which entered the metro-area market just 16 months ago, has opened its first full-service Cedar Falls branch office at West Second and Washington streets, adjacent to Iowa Sports Supply ... The bank was built on a portion of the Iowa Sports Supply parking lot ... Rathjen said Iowa Sports Supply, as the bank's next-door neighbor, was particularly accommodating with the land and parking arrangements. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Hawkeye Heroes' will be on hand at the Iowa State Fair Aug 10, 2007
IOWA CITY - - During the 2007 Iowa State Fair Aug. 9-19, University of Iowa sports fans can meet standout alumni athletes, broadcasters and coaches, get their autographs, and recall some special moments in Iowa sports history. These "Hawkeye Heroes" will be at the UI booth in the Varied Industries Building. (Hawkeyesports.com)
All Eyes on Jake: Christensen takes over as Iowa’s quarterback Aug 8, 2007
Press Sports Editor Ryan Kronberg and the Iowa Sports Information Deparment contributed to this story. Comments. (Charles City Press, IO)
'Livestrong' hits Iowa Jul 26, 2007
Livestrong' hits Iowa - Sports. Livestrong' hits Iowa. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Big Ten Network hoping to be picked up by Mediacom Jul 26, 2007
DES MOINES -- An official with the new Big Ten Network is urging Iowa's Mediacom cable subscribers who want the network's coverage of University of Iowa sports as part of their basic service to contact the cable company with their request. The network and Mediacom are at odds over whether the network should be offered in Mediacom's basic service packages as the clock winds down to the beginning of Iowa's college football season. (Sioux City Journal)
Mediacom, Big Ten Network at odds over channel's slot Jul 18, 2007
Klatt said that statewide interest in Iowa sports programming makes the network relevant to viewers. "It belongs on that basic level of service," Klatt said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Teen dies in accident on way to Iowa Games Jul 15, 2007
Jim Hallihan, executive director of the Iowa Sports Foundation, which holds the Iowa Games, did not release a statement regarding the incident. "We heard of an accident," he said. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Weather looking good for 2007 Iowa Games Jul 13, 2007
"I am so excited because we have good weather," he said. "This is just going to be awesome!". (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Farmers Days kicks off Thursday in Jesup Jul 10, 2007
Allan Wright, president of Farmers Day, said he first saw the lumberjacks at the Eastern Iowa Sports Show in Cedar Falls. Their appearance in Jesup is a first for Farmers Days. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Summer Iowa Games to kick off this weekend Jul 7, 2007
Iowa Sports Foundation Executive Director Jim Hallihan said 125 people are signed up for the race, which will feature trail running and hiking, mountain biking, water paddling, navigation and other challenges. The race could last anywhere between two and six hours. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Waterloo casino opens Saturday Jun 24, 2007
Isle of Capri Chairman and CEO Bernard Goldstein will participate, and a former Iowa sports personality not yet disclosed will cast the ceremonial first dice throw. The casino is a sight the likes of which the Cedar Valley hasn't seen. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Missouri Valley students bounce to good health May 16, 2007
The event was sponsored by Iowa Sports Foundation and other sponsors. The mission was to teach Iowa Youth that physical activity is fun. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Illinois and Iowa stage another classic battle May 6, 2007
Softball Illinois Fighting Illini :: The Official Athletic Site. Makenzie Smith hit her 11th home run of the year vs. Iowa. (Fightingillini.com)
Deb King inducted into pool hall of fame May 5, 2007
Some other highlights of his career were when his brother Lynn King who played three seasons in the outfield for the St. Louis Cardinals in the mid-thirties was inducted into the Iowa Sports Hall of Fame for his athleticism at Drake University, and Deb was able to accept the award for him. Another, when he participated and challenged for the lead against the country s top bowler in Chicago during the United States Match Game Bowling Tournament in the mid 1950s. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Central Elementary students 'Go The Distance' May 4, 2007
The Go the Distance program, which began in January, is a "free 4-month program designed to encourage young Iowans to increase their physical activity levels and make better food choices," according the Iowa Sports Foundation. The program is part of "Lighten Up Iowa," a Web-based, multi-sponsorship wellness program. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Portland Power Apr 26, 2007
By Jennifer Bissell, Iowa Sports Information. Click for more information about the Big Ten Network. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Softball takes on Northern Iowa Apr 24, 2007
Ian Smith - The Daily Iowan. Issue date: 4/24/07 Section. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Iowa Spring Event Notebook Apr 15, 2007
The Iowa Sports Information Department estimated Saturdays attendance to be between 17,000-20,000. Many faces stood out in the crowd. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Weird week, but 'normal' champion Apr 9, 2007
-- "Biggest thing in the history of Iowa sports?". Wow. (Boston Globe)
Former Hawkeyes football captain Harris dies Mar 29, 2007
In 2002, Harris was voted into the Iowa sports hall of fame, and returned to campus for the first time since graduating for the induction ceremony. The same year, Harris was diagnosed with Alzheimer s.. (Charles City Press, IO)
Tickets Available For Awards Banquet Mar 29, 2007
To reserve tickets, contact the University of Iowa Sports Marketing Department at (319) 335-9431. Tickets will not be mailed and reservations will not be taken at the door. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Big Ten's first black football captain Harris dies Mar 28, 2007
" In 2002, Harris was voted into the Iowa sports hall of fame, and returned to campus for the first time since graduating for the induction ceremony. The same year, Harris was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. In 2005, Homer Harris Park was opened in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood. Harris' wife of 56 years, Dorothy, died in 2005. He is survived by his daughter and a grandson. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press on "Harris, captain of Iowa team in 1937, dies at age 90" Adjust Font Size. (ESPN -- College Football)
