West High names Dan Dvorak as new head football coach
Dan Dvorak, 39, hired as Iowa City West head football coach succeeding Reese Morgan who left to join the University of Iowa staff. Dvorak, longtime West assistant and former state champion coach, pledges continuity and strong leadership while teaching science at West High.
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Donnie Beechler Profile and Career Highlights
Donnie Beechler from Springfield Indiana races for Cahill Racing in Cedar Rapids. In 20 IRL starts over three seasons he had one top five finish and five top ten finishes, led four races for 37 laps, earning 652250 over career and 275300 from the 1999 Indy 500. The next race is Las Vegas on April 22.
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Cahill Racing aims for first IRL win this season
Donnie Beechler of Cahill Racing has finished sixth at Orlando and third at Phoenix, placing fourth in IRL standings as the team nears the Las Vegas meet on April 22. Owner Larry Cahill built the program from a seed three years ago, and both he and Beechler vow to win races this year.
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State of shock at Xavier after coach’s sudden death
Kevin Sterenchuk 48 a Cedar Rapids Xavier assistant coach and fire chief died of a heart attack on duty at the Central Fire Station. He helped the Saints finish 22-4 and reach the Class 4A state semifinals this season. Services set for 11 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Church.
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Blame Canada for the Culture of College Basketball
Sports columnist Mike Hias argues players bear the real burden of elite college basketball economics. He notes coaches are highly paid while players risk loans and sparse tutoring, and he profiles Iowa State and Hawkeyes players who face public scrutiny and limited pro chances.
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