Johnson evacuates gym as floodwaters rise near Raccoon River
World gymnastics champion Shawn Johnson fled Chow's Gymnastics in West Des Moines as the Raccoon River swelled after heavy rain. A foot of water forced relocation to Iowa State University until she departs Monday for the Olympic trials. About 100 volunteers helped evacuate the facility Thursday night.
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Reckling Fuller sparkle for Kernels in 2-0 win over Kane County
In Geneva Illinois Trevor Reckling pitched eight innings of three hit ball with two walks and four strikeouts as Cedar Rapids defeated Kane County 2-0. Clay Fuller homered for the Kernels and Hector Estrella drove in a run in the fifth. Eddie McKiernan earned the save in the ninth and the teams meet again at Elfstrom Stadium at 6 p.m.
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Hogan Memorial Auto Races in Benton County at risk
Officials plan to decide today on the Hogan Memorial races set for Sunday at Benton County Speedway in Vinton amid Cedar River flood damage. Promoter Mick Trier expects teams from Cedar Rapids and Waterloo to attend. the modifieds main event may pay the winner up to $2,450 with Landon Cassill among entrants.
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ISU track program shows bright future after NCAA meet
Iowa State capped its first season under Corey Ihmels with two All-Americans at Drake Stadium. Hillary Bor placed fourth in the men’s 3000m steeplechase with a personal best 8:36.84 while Lisa Koll claimed NCAA 10,000m title and Grace Kemmey finished 10th. Bor, a freshman, emerged as the standout for next year with a stadium record effort helping build Cyclone momentum. Arizona State’s Kyle Alcorn won the race in 8:28.26.
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World's top player shoots 68 to trail by one
The top ranked golfer shot a 68 to finish one stroke behind the leader as the tournament progresses. He matched several early rounds with strong iron play and steady putting, keeping his title bid alive after round two.
Johnson, Woods both shine as U S Open headlines
Zach Johnson shot 74 Friday to finish two rounds at 8 over 150 and miss the cut as Stuart Appleby led at 3 under. Tiger Woods battled a sore knee at Torrey Pines, posting a 68 to sit one shot behind Appleby at the halfway point.
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Masters lead changes chase final round sparks late birdie
Appleby sits 3 under 139 after a 70 and will anchor the final group with Rocco Mediate, who reached 4 under before a 71. Woods is paired with Robert Karlsson in the final pairing as the Open field tightens heading into OPEN.
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Kernels face uncertain eight game homestand amid Cedar Rapids flood
Cedar Rapids venues including Memorial Stadium Kingston Stadium and the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena host city buses National Guard and city crews as floods threaten access to the Kernels eight game home stand. GM Roeder weighs plan A and plan B as teams may relocate and a Father’s Day brunch is canceled.
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