Western Dubuque coach moves into college ranks

Long-time Western Dubuque High School softball coach Don Till has been named the new head coach at the University of Dubuque. Till has coached at Western Dubuque since 1987 and posted more than totaled more than 400-victories while winning 69-percent of his games.University of Dubuque athletic director Michael Elbe says they went with Till over a person with coaching experience at the collegiate level because they felt comfortable with Till and what he could offer.Elbe says the fact that the Iowa Conference is so strong in softball gives them reason to believe a solid program can also be built at Dubuque.