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The phone call that reaffirmed Peoria recruit's commitment to Iowa women's basketball
The news of Lisa Bluder announcing her retirement as the Iowa women’s basketball coach sent shockwaves through the sport on Monday. The emotions of Iowa commit Aaliyah Guyton of Peoria High mirrored those of many when hearing about her future program's first head coaching change in 24 years. “My...
Ben Kampman wins first boys discus title in Solon program history at Iowa state track meet
Solon discus thrower Ben Kampman wanted to cap off his high school track and field career as a state champion. On Thursday, he achieved his dream and became the first boys discus thrower to win a state title in program history for the Spartans. ...
Bruce Dall becomes head coach of Prairie girls basketball program
2024 national coach of the year finalist Bruce Dall will coach Prairie's varsity girls basketball team. Dall previously coached at Dike-New Hartford, where he spearheaded a dynastic run taking the Wolverines to seven consecutive state tournament appearances and four straight state championships from 2021-2024. He inherits a Hawks team that went to the class 5A regional final this past season.
Cyclists ride to remind people the importance of sharing the road
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) -Bicycle riders in Linn County took to the streets to not only remember cyclists who’ve died but to prevent such accidents from happening. The city of Marion hosted the annual Linn County ‘Ride of Silence.’. More than a dozen people rode down roads in Marion...
Long before a Final Four, George’s has been the go-to spot to watch Iowa women’s basketball
Three blocks from the bar colony of downtown Iowa City sits the Northside Market, a neighborhood some of the quieter and more niche businesses call home. There’s Dirty John’s Grocery, the endless kitsch of Artifacts and the town’s only falafel joint, Oasis. There is also a little place called George’s Buffet.
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