Ploen obituary notes Iowa great and CFL star
Former Iowa quarterback Kenny Ploen, 88, died earlier this month. He was a 1957 Rose Bowl MVP, first-team All American, Big Ten MVP, and later helped the Canadian Football League’s Blue Bombers win four Grey Cups. He is the second ex-Iowa QB to die this month.
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Hawkeyes Newsletter Sign-Up Highlighted by The Gazette
The Gazette promotes the Hawk Off the Press mailbag and news letter to keep readers updated on Hawkeyes news. John Steppe of The Gazette notes sign ups are available at thegazette.com/help Gazette wire services.
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Logan Lee chasing NFL dream at the Combine
Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee advances to the NFL Combine after years of hard work and self discipline. He credits a soda-free streak since February 3, 2012, and a $100 bet for his resolve to reach the pros. The piece notes his 321-participant presence at the Indianapolis event.
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North Linn Stifles Montezuma to Reach 1A Semifinal
North Linn overwhelmed Montezuma 68 38 in a Class 1A quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena and earned a Friday semifinal berth against St Albert. The Lynx, 24 1, used a fast paced trap style to race to a 35 6 halftime advantage and push their win streak to 23.
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Wamac semifinal lineup for girls state hoops
Mount Vernon faces Estherville Lincoln Central in a 3A semifinal while Solon meets Des Moines Christian in 8A action. Clear Creek Amana seeks a 4A final spot after routing Gilbert as the notebook notes the tournament buzz.
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