Private pilot for a day sparks a Cedar Rapids journalist
The writer recounts a 30 minute introductory flight with instructor Busch near Cedar Rapids. He learns basic aerodynamics, handles takeoff and descent, and feels fear, awe, and exhilaration as he flies 2,500 to 3,000 feet over rural Iowa. He gains confidence, jokes about a pilot persona, and notes six month license times seen as possible in days.
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Busch
Highway 30
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Reading opponents drives big chip stacks in poker
World Series of Poker bracelet holder Jeff Madsen demonstrates read-based play at the Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. With blinds at 50 100 he uses a three five raise and a later check raise to pressure an opponent, winning a big pot by sensing weakness and folding the bluff.
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Jeff Madsen
Las Vegas
Bellagio
Madsen
Rainbow
Cedar Rapids Head Hunters win All Iowa Rugby title
The Cedar Rapids Head Hunters won the 34th All Iowa Rugby Tournament defeating Iowa State 14 5 and Des Moines 17 5 before Palmer College forfeited the final. Coach Lee Boleyn praised the team's heart as they conclude the spring season in Des Moines with a summer sevens event planned.
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Iowa Falls
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State
Des Moines
Palmer College
ISU
Palmer
Lee Boleyn
Cedarrapidsheadhunters.com
Kerplunk Captures 30+ Men's Title At Dome Tourney
Kerplunk of Center Point won the men’s 30 and older division title at the Hoppin’ At The Dome 3-on-3 tournament in Des Moines. The Young Guns of Tama took second in the women’s 18 and older division, and The Hibachis of Springville were runners-up in the men’s 6-foot and under division.
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DES Moines
Kerplunk
Center Point
Young Guns
Tama
Hibachis
Springville
Cartwheels Gym athletes earn berths to national tournament
In Des Moines youth gymnasts from Cartwheels Gymnastics and Tumbling Club earned spots at the national event after strong showings at the state meet. Qualified in trampoline, double mini trampoline and tumbling were P J Rashed, Demetrik Brown, Lexis Stewart, Abigail Washburn, Teri Burns, John Merriweather, Tavian Rashed, Ashley Washburn, Ryan Poldberg, Faith Cole, Amy Olberding, Samantha Anderson, Tori Brandon, Maleta Montague, Tori Faith, and Dankita Stilwell. Noah Ajram and Matt Wempen placed third in wrestling for Linn-Mar Lion Wrestling Club. Cougar Crush wins state volleyball title going 13-0. Cedar Rapids Panthers win eight-grade girls’ division. Little Raiders and Meskwaki runners-up in other grade groups.
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USTA
P.J. Rashed
Demetrik Brown
Lexis Stewart
Abigail Washburn
Teri Burns
John Merriweather
Tavian Rashed
Ashley Wasburn
Ryan Poldberg
Faith Cole
Amy Olberding
Samantha Anderson
Tori Brandon
Maleta Montague
Tori Faith
Dankita Stilwell
Des Moines
Noah Ajram
Matt Wempen
Cougar Crush
Iowa
the Crush
Council Bluffs
DeWitt
Oregon
Ill
Cedar Rapids Prairie
West Delaware
Cedar Rapids Panthers
Little Raiders
Iowa City
Meskwaki
Calendar of youth baseball and track tournaments and camps
A dense calendar lists baseball events across Solon Iowa City and surrounding towns from May through September including the Memorial Day Classic and Harley Steel Memorial with ages 8-14 and 9-14 divisions and various fees. Track meets span Cascade Washington Marion and Walcott with youth events for grades K-16 and USATF preliminaries. Camps cover multiple sports at Coe College and Iowa City West with dates and contact numbers.
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Iowa City
Midamericasportsgroup.com
Harley Steel
Cascade Booster Club
Washington
Iowa
Marion
Czrudsky
Corneil College
College
Edu
Coe College
Nate Kaeding
Robert Gallery
Iowa City West
Cedar Rapids
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Shirley
Maverick
Iceman
Kj.pilcher
Gazettecommunications.com
An Gazette
K.J. Pilcher
Tim Busch
Pilcher
the Gazette
Iowa Flight Training
Steve Rosenbloom
Chicago Tribune
C.R. Headhunters
Crush
Panthers
Vinton
Walcott
Monticello
America Sports
Grinnell
midamericaSports.com
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