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Parker has right foot amputated

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed Wednesday that defensive coordinator Norm Parker had his right foot amputated two weeks ago. Ferentz said Parker is doing well and will return this season. SourceMedia Group News’ Marc Morehouse and Scott Dochterman first reported … Continue reading

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Grassley, Harkin challenge BCS conferences

By Nick Pugliese SourceMedia Group News The six BCS conferences recently were put on notice by Iowa’s U.S. senators that their non-profit status could be in jeopardy. Republican Chuck Grassley and Democrat Tom Harkin sent letters to the Big Ten, … Continue reading

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a river runs through our back yard

We always have a decent run-off when it rains but sunday’s rain brought more than usual to our Robins neighborhood. Mobile upload

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Iowa, ISU, UNI athletic budgets report

The Iowa Board of Regents met Wednesday in Vinton and  the athletic department budgets of Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa were on the agenda. Iowa’s revenue projections are budgeted at $70.6 million for fiscal year 2011,  while ISU is $41.6 … Continue reading

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Hawkeye football hot ticket

The University of Iowa sent out a press release Monday afternoon with the following headline: Most new customers to be offered tickets to two home games; UI creates waiting list It’s the old supply versus demand and, right now, the … Continue reading

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Former Iowa recruit heads to Florida

Cody Larson, who recently rescinded his Letter of Intent with the Iowa men’s basketball program, has committed to the University of Florida, according to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Larson, a 6-8 forward from Sioux Falls, S.D., said he was … Continue reading

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Alex Pollock New Football Coach at Aplington-Parkersburg High

Click here for the Linder on Preps blog. Pollock Press Release

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Iowa basketball recruit released

Update at 5:15 p.m. IOWA BASKETBALL COACH FRAN MCCAFFERY STATEMENTS ON CODY LARSON AND AARON FULLER Iowa sophomore Aaron Fuller announced his intentions to leave the University of Iowa and will transfer to another institution. And, signed recruit Cody Larson, … Continue reading

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PIC: Northeast Cedar Rapids construction

It looks like they finally are getting around to finishing the road work on Council Street. Closed the intersection of Council Street and Boyson Road, Cedar Rapids, on Monday. Mobile upload

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