Ehrhart longtime Drake Relays director dies at 75
Bob Ehrhart, 75, former Drake Relays director and Drake track coach for 31 years, died at his West Des Moines home after a cancer battle. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Des Moines. visitation 4–8 p.m. Wednesday at Brooks Funeral Care in Clive. Ehrhart led Drake track squads to nine Missouri Valley Conference titles.
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Stout Named MVC Player of the Week for UNI
University of Northern Iowa senior Grant Stout from New Sharon earned the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week after Panthers wins over Evansville and Southern Illinois. He averaged 15 points 10.5 rebounds 3.5 blocks and 2.5 assists in two games including 17 points 10 rebounds vs Evansville and 13 points 11 rebounds against Southern Illinois.
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Florida Dominates Ohio State For College Football Title
In Glendale Florida thrashed Ohio State 41 14 to claim the national championship as Chris Leak and Tim Tebow showcased Urban Meyer’s twin quarterback system. The Gators tied football and basketball titles, while Boise State had earlier stunned Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl.
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Tate’s Big Game Buoys Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State
Iowa forward Cyrus Tate recovered from early woes to lead a 62 60 win over Michigan State with 14 points and nine rebounds. Coach Steve Alford noted Tate’s improved focus and effort after weeks of struggles and said more consistent play is needed. Tate credited film study and practice for clarity as he seeks to build momentum.
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Springville’s Terry Evans inducted into Babe Ruth Hall of Fame
Terry Evans, longtime Springville baseball coach and Iowa Babe Ruth state commissioner, has been named to the Babe Ruth Hall of Fame. Evans led local leagues from 1978 to 1982 and served as district and state commissioner before his 2006 retirement, with praise for his integrity and sportsmanship.
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