Spencer Lee to fight for U S World Team spot at Final X
Former Iowa NCAA champion and Olympic silver medalist Spencer Lee accepts his automatic bid to Final X to contest the men's freestyle 57 kg spot on the 2025 U S World Team. Final X is June 14 at Prudential Center Newark NJ. Lee has a decorated record including three age-group World titles and a 2024 Pan American title. Ames-Iowa State adds two senior transfers Rocky Elam and Isaac Dean to its wrestling program as coach Kevin Dresser signs them.
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Kasperbauer Named Upper Iowa Head Coach
Casey Kasperbauer was appointed the 19th coach in Upper Iowa men’s basketball history. He spent seven years with the South Dakota Coyotes, serving as assistant coach and offensive coordinator from 2021 to 2024, helping a top five nationally ranked offense. He previously worked as a skills coach for Pure Sweat Basketball and is a 2016 USC graduate who scored 1,000 points for the Coyotes.
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Riders forward a finalist for Gaudreau Award
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders forward Daniel Astapovich is a finalist for the inaugural Gaudreau Award established to recognize players who embody traits of Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau. The award honors excellence on ice spirit of the game care and responsibility and will be presented on Saturday.
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Rose shines as Masters lead opens with 7-under 65
Justin Rose posted a 7-under 65 at Augusta National to grab a three shot lead in the Masters opening round. Scottie Scheffler matched with a bogey-free 68 while Rory McIlroy remained within striking distance as he pursues the career Grand Slam.
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Gronowski Faces Spotlight After Dakota State Ties
Iowa City reporters crowded around Mark Gronowski at the Iowa football facility as the former South Dakota State quarterback noted there were many people and cameras. He acknowledged the growing attention on his career beyond passing numbers.
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Iowa Faithful Eye 2025 Schedule and Gronowski Impact
Iowa unveils 2025 schedule including games at Iowa State UMass Rutgers Indiana Wisconsin Penn State Minnesota Oregon USC Michigan State Nebraska. The Hawkeyes seek a passing upgrade with quarterback Gronowski, 2023 Walter Payton Award winner, who threw 29 TDs and 3,058 yards as a SDSU standout.
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Nelson to retire as Cedar Rapids Kernels CEO after 23 years
In Cedar Rapids longtime Kernels chief executive Doug Nelson, 61, announced his impending retirement after 23 years. He plans to tutor a new CEO before stepping back to fan life, remaining a season-ticket holder at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Barbee and the Kernels board note his enduring impact since 2003 after prior work at Four Oaks of Iowa.
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