The state Board of Education is seeking input on a rule that would end the so-called double jeopardy for students who fail a class. Board lawyer Nicole Proesch says students playing sports must sit out 30 days when the get a failing grade. "We have rules for sports -- but our sports rules don't … [Read more...]
Iowa’s Epenesa honored by B1G
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been recognized as Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week following Iowa’s 23-19 win over seventh-ranked Minnesota. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten office. Epenesa (6-foot-6, 280-pounds) is a native of Glen Carbon, Illinois … [Read more...]
Central bids for ARC title and playoff bid at Coe
Central will be out to win a share of its first conference title since 2009 and lock up a trip to the NCAA Division III playoffs when the Dutch close the regular season at Coe. Central moved into a tie at the top of the American Rivers Conference standings with Wartburg after a wild 57-56 … [Read more...]
UNI prepares to visit No. 9 South Dakota State
Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley says he is cautiously optimistic as the Panthers get set to visit South Dakota State. At 7-3 thew Panthers are ranked fifth in the FCS Coaches Poll and with two wins to close the regular season could get a top four seed in the playoffs. "You want to get excited … [Read more...]
Wartburg looks to clinch American Rivers Conference title
Wartburg will clinch a third straight American Rivers Conference title and an automatic spot in the NCAA Division III playoffs with a victory at Central on Saturday. The Knights are 8-0 and ranked seventh in the latest Division III Coaches Poll. "This is a true championship game and something … [Read more...]
UNI opens with win over Old Dominion
The Northern Iowa men’s basketball team opened the season against Old Dominion in the McLeod Center, defeating the Monarchs 58-53. The Panthers led the game for all but 32 second on Tuesday night. Strong defense highlighted the game, with just a 26-25 halftime lead the Panthers had made 11 of 32 … [Read more...]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 10/28/19
Class 4A 1. WDM Valley (9-0), LW #1 vs Indianola 2. Dowling Catholic (8-1), LW #2 vs DSM Roosevelt 3. Cedar Falls (9-0), LW #3 vs Dubuque Senior 4. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (8-1), LW #4 vs Fort Dodge 5. Ankeny Centennial (8-1), LW #5 vs #10 Urbandale 6. Southeast Polk (7-2), LW #6 vs #8 Ankeny 7. … [Read more...]
Drake looks to remain perfect in Pioneer Football League race
Drake will be out for its first 4-0 start in the Pioneer Football League race since 2012.when the Bulldogs host Morehead State. Much of the reason for their fast start is the play of freshman quarterback Ian Corwin. The native of Oklahoma has nine touchdown passes and just one interception in … [Read more...]
Iowa lawmakers plan to propose bill to pay college athletes
State representatives Joe Mitchell, a Republican from Mt. Pleasant and Democrat Ras Smith of Waterloo, plan to introduce a bill in the legislative in January that would allow college athletes to be paid. California's governor has signed the first bill to do this, which would take effect in … [Read more...]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 10/21/19
Class 4A 1. WDM Valley (8-0), LW #1 vs DSM North 2. Dowling Catholic (7-1), LW #2 @ Sioux City North 3. Cedar Falls (8-0), LW #3 vs CR Prairie 4. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (7-1), LW #4 vs Burlington (Thurs) 5. Ankeny Centennial (7-1), LW #5 @ Sioux City West (Thurs) 6. Southeast Polk (6-2), LW #6 @ … [Read more...]