Floyd the pig and the 1934 Iowa Minnesota football feud
The 1934 Iowa Minnesota game amid racial tension sparked rivalry strain. Iowa back Ozzie Simmons faced brutal piling on as Minnesota won 48-12. Govs Herring and Olson traded a prize pig compromise that eased tensions and produced the Floyd of Rose Dale bronze trophy still used today.
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Iowa City
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Floyd of Rosedale Trophy’s Long Rivalry History
The Floyd of Rosedale, a 98.3 pound bronze pig statue, has sparked the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Gophers rivalry since 1936 with Floyd’s fate tied to the series. Minnesota leads 39-33-2 when Floyd is at stake and 59-41-2 overall.
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Walden to Attend Gophers at Kinnick Stadium Today
Iowa fan Walden, with husband Don and daughter Beth, will attend Minnesota Gophers at Kinnick Stadium. She plans to use a walker after a fall on Oct. 17 and will join breakfast at the UI Levitt Center with Mason and other Iowa fans.
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Rubashkin jailed awaiting new trial ruling
Sholom Rubashkin remains jailed as he awaits federal sentencing on 86 counts of bank wire and mail fraud money laundering and false statements. Judge Linda Reade denied bail citing flight risk and compelling evidence. Rubashkin, 50, was convicted after the May 2008 Postville immigration raid.
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Gazette
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U.S
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Postville
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Shelter row erupts over animal care and facility issues
Former Cedar Valley Humane Society directors allege serious problems at the shelter including sick animals mixed with healthy ones and empty, poorly ventilated cat housing with no utilities. Inspectors previously praised cleanliness, while current leaders face claims of euthanizing healthy animals amid staff turnover and a planned Sunday protest.
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LaBavw
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Boyes
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Prisoners will show Islam can coexist at new facility
At Clinton a $140 million federal center intended for 1,600 inmates sits largely empty with about 200 housed due to budget issues. Community members debate safety and economic impact while Ansari and others stress Islam can coexist and the project offers a chance for peaceful dialogue with locals.
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Clinton
Susan Ingersoll
Savanna
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Ingersoll
Sean Coburn
Ansari
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