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Hawks Roll Cyclones To Officially Kickoff the 2010 Football Season

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4 Pee Wee Profiles Qwest M.V.P.: Cortez Nichols Some might think Cortex Nichols, coach of the Central Iowa Excalibers boys and girls track club is harsh. He will admit that is true, but he gets results and sets kids on the right track in life.

14 Prep Connection Spanning the State Find out what’s happening across the entire state in high school athletics. Find statistical leaders, top teams and other intersting bits of information and who you should be following as fall sports get underway.

18-21 Collegiate Corner Iowa Defeats Iowa State in Annual Cy-Hawk Rivalry Couldn’t make it to the big game? Don’t worry. We’ve got pictures from the festivities before the game as well as the action from these two teams’ battle on the gridiron. Also, read the recap of the battle for the Cy-Hawk trophy battle.

30 Health and Fitness The Separated Shoulder and Clavical Fractures With football season already underway, it’s important to know the risks involved in playing a high-impact sport. Separated shoulders and clavical fractures are two injuries of which to be aware.

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season every year. This The front cover of annual festival of college this 12th annual Iowa/ football energizes the Iowa State edition of the state and all high school Iowa Sports Connection and collegiate teams that features former Des lace ‘em up on Fridays Moines Lincoln standout and Saturdays. We are Adam Robinson running blessed to have this to daylight on Sept. 11 at annual intrastate rivalry Kinnick Stadium as the to energize the state Iowa Hawkeyes prevailed each fall! 35-7 over the Iowa State Mike Rickord ISC Publisher The Iowa high Cyclones to retain school football season bragging rights and the has reached week number five Cy-Hawk trophy for another year. of the season for many teams I consider this intrastate rivalry as I type this column on Sept. 13. the contest that kicks off the That is remarkable but it is the unofficial start of the football reality of the new playoff system season every year. This game is and realignment of the schedules discussed year-round in all 99 across all classes. I for one certainly counties as it is the crème de feel that the season starts much la crème of the football world too early, however; it’s kicked off in our great state each season, and I absolutely love watching our and rightfully so. This 2010 battle team cover of the games from featured 92 youngsters between 8-man to 4-A as we roll out the the two schools that played high 12th season of “Friday Night Live,” school football in the great state of the state’s most comprehensive Iowa. The families of these young multimedia coverage of Iowa high men, regardless of whether they school football. This 2010 season got in the game, are bursting with we have 27 affiliates on the Iowa pride as all young Iowans when Sports Connection Radio Network they start playing youth football that contribute with scores and dream of pulling on the Hawk or reports on our Friday Night Live Cyclone jersey and participating broadcast that is also on WHO in the biggest game in the state. TV 13.2 and streams live on This motivation is carried with “iowasportsconnection.com” and them on Friday nights as they put “ustream.com.” In addition, we on the pads for their high schools. have exploded on the web with our It’s a thrill for the folks back home partnership with live scoring on watching on TV or in the stands to “13now.com” as we average over see their high school represented 35,000 visits to our mobile scores on this pivotal Saturday in Iowa pages. sports folk lore for generations to I thank you, as always, for come. picking up a copy of the Iowa This game was not close for Sports Connection magazine, the the second year in a row, however, cornerstone of our expanding multithe pageantry, partying, school media firm. The magazine is also in pride, and year round buzz make a digital format housed on the front this annual contest an incredible page of “iowasportsconnection. spectacle in every pocket of the com” as we continue to develop state as all Iowans in some capacity multimedia options to follow active regardless of school affiliation or Iowans “From the Pee Wees to the interest in sports are touched by Preps to the Pros” and “From the the incredible reach of this event. Missouri to the Mississippi!” Have This year the game fell on a Championship Month! God Bless 9/11, which made it even more You and God Bless America! memorable as each of us as Americans, has been impacted since that devastating attack on September 11, 2001. I know as a proud American and Iowan that our state bondedon that date. On the sports side of the history, which is very insignificant, I recall the Iowa/ Iowa State game being moved to Thanksgiving weekend and it certainly did not have the same feel as it does the second game of the Volume 12 Issue 6

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Qwest Most Valuable Person: Cortez Nichols, Coach of Central Iowa Excaliburs Track Club Tim Weideman Editor

When it comes to training kids in sports, some might shy away from pushing them hard. That’s not how Cortez Nichols, coach of the Central Iowa Excaliburs track club, operates. Nichols has a saying, “Train hard, work easy.” He takes that approach very seriously and it works. Nichols trains the kids on his team to be nationally competitive not only when they’re competing for his club, but later on in their track careers, too. Glance over names of athletes that made their way to where they are now because of Nichols’ club and several names stand out, including Dowling Catholic high school stars Betsy and Katie Flood. But the name that really jumps out, and shows just how far former members of the Excaliburs can go, is Des Moines sweetheart Lolo Jones. Those athletes didn’t get to where they are now by being babied. Nichols pushed them for everything they had. Nichols makes no apologies for his tough workouts. He said training hard gets kids to the next levels in track and field. “That’s what we do, we train hard,” said Nichols. “Some kids can’t handle it and they quit. But if they want to compete at that level, you have to really work hard and you can’t do easy training.” It’s not just the physical part of training that

Nichols takes seriously. A big part is the mental aspect. “When you get out there in that heat and you’ve got to stand for an hour, you know, no water, your parents aren’t around, you’re surrounded by a bunch of strangers. You have to prepare these kids for that.” Nichols also has very high academic standards for his club. Nichols said he plans on requiring the kids to bring report cards to practice and show their grades to him before he will let them practice. If the kids don’t have at least a 2.0 GPA, he’ll require them to get tutoring. “We want our kids to be students,” said Nichols. “We want them to be able to balance their books with their sports. It has to be like that.” Nichols said he follows kids from other club teams that are national medal winners but never get the chance to go to college. “I don’t want mine to be like that,” he said. Perhaps the most important part of Nichols’ program is having the support of the parents. “Without parental support, you don’t have nothing,” said Nichols. Nichols requires parents to take kids to meets because he wants parents to realize they have to be there supporting their kid. “I even like the parents staying at practice so they can see what I’m doing to (the kids),” said Nichols. “If you don’t

Cortez Nichols, Coach of Cetnral Iowa Excaliburs Track Club want the parents around, what you’re doing ain’t right. I’m not going to do nothing or say nothing to any kid to their face (that) I wouldn’t

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say in front of their parents. That’s just how I coach. I talk to these kids like they’re mine and that’s why some people may or may not like my program, because I treat them like they’re my kids. Nichols has had parents come to practices and watch him train their kids, and they don’t always like what they see. He’s had parents try to let their kids rest for a bit, but he’s stopped them because if they let their kids rest, the kids won’t be ready when competitions roll around. The Excaliburs have a certified trainer that comes to practices once a week to teach the kids about telling the difference between injury and soreness. Nichols said he knows he pushes the kids hard, so he wants the trainer present to show the kids, and the parents, that he’s not pushing them over the limit. It’s better for parents to be at the practices,

though, said Nichols, because he likes to explain to them and let them see how he’s helping their kids excel at a level many other kids can’t. “Once you explain it to them, they see you’re right when they see the results,” said Nichols. “The results answer all the questions.” To listen to Nichols talk about the kids on his team, it’s easy to believe he really does see them as his kids. He mentioned a girl on his team that was mentally handicapped. Before joining the Excaliburs, her mother asked Nichols if he thought the girl could do hurdles. Nichols said he could coach her. “The doctors didn’t think she could do this,” Nichols said. “This little girl made the national meet, three events at the national meet. In one of her races, she led to the last 50 yards. She was able to take directions (and) learn how to run paced. It’s just amazing what you can teach kids. If you

“Once you explain it to them, they see you’re right when they see the results. The results answer all the questions.” - Cortez Nichols

take the time out with kids, whether they be special education or whether they can’t hear or can’t see, (you can teach them).” Nichols also told of a girl with a handicap that some would think might prevent her from doing hurdles, but she competes at a high level. “We trained her to run hurdles,” Nichols said. “She can’t do it like a regular runner, but she’s hurdling and you’re liable to read about her one day in the paper.” Nichols pours everything he has into helping these kids. “It’s more than just coaching, it’s a lifestyle,” he said. He wants to help prepare kids not only to succeed down the road in their track careers, but to simply help them for life and teach them respect. Iowa track and field fans will undoubtedly be treated to seeing many good athletes sprinting around ovals for years to come with coaches like Nichols training young athletes. Who knows? Nichols may be the one responsible for giving Iowa the next Lolo Jones.

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2010 Iowa High School Volleyball Preview Tony Atzeni Radio Accounts Manager

The 2010 Iowa high school sports season will soon get underway with football, cross country (both girl’s and boy’s), 4A fall golf and volleyball. In Iowa high school volleyball, many individuals hope to not only perform at a high level again but help lead their respective schools to the state tournament and a state title. Ankeny (4A), Waverly-Shell Rock (3A), Mount Vernon (2A) and Tripoli (1A) return as the state champions. Individually in Class 4A, Ankeny will have to reload to repeat and look to Erin Roggenberg as the leader. Iowa City West was the runner-up last season and return Alli O’Deen (IGCA-2nd team all-state) and Katie Kelley (IGCA-3rd team all-state). The list of top players back in Class 4A include 2nd team all-state players Kiah Stokes (Linn-Mar, Marion), Alexis Litts (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) and Tory Knuth (Johnston). Other individuals that look to continue to improve from last season are Sydney Howard (Cedar Falls) and Jordan Loney (Marshalltown). In Class 3A, the Go-Hawks will be defending their title with the return of elite all-stater Kinsey Caldwell and IGCA 1st team all-stater Morgan Kuhrt along with 2nd team all-stater Rachel Peth. On the list of players to watch after outstanding seasons include MacKenzie Bigbee (Williamsburg), Allison Pasker (West Delaware, Manchester), Brooke Fessler and Hali Steenhoek (Pella), all IGCA 2nd team all-staters. Laura

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TerHark (Algona), Sabrina Hargis (BondurantFarrar) and Jenna Hermsen (West Delaware, Manchester) are returning 3rd tam all-state players. Others to watch are Lindsay Bentzinger (Pella), Kara Grant (Western Dubuque, Epworth), Kristi Ruhland (LeMars) and Lindsay Schulz (Carroll). Defending 2A Champ Mount Vernon returns IGCA elite all-stater Ali Stark. This season it will be the Class 3A title they will shoot for as they move up one class. Also back is 1st team all-stater Courtney Kintzel and 2nd team allstater Amanda Platte. Kayla Gesink and Abby Horstman (Western Christian, Hull) were both named to the Class 2A 1st team last season and look to lead the Wolfpack after reaching the semifinals last season. Also back after being highly recognized last season in 2A are Kellie Goedken (Sheldon) and Hallie Peterson (West Fork), both named 2nd allstate and Bri Winegar (Solon) named 3rd team all-state. On the watch list are Tianna Bark (Camanche), Alexis Bark (Sheldon), Kayln Ertz (Mediapolis), Abby Graves (Grundy Center), Jenna Horstman (Pella Christian), Ashley Lage (IKM-Manning), Taylor Mirka (Gilbert), Abbey Perez (Dike-New Hartford), Mia Pierson (Roland-Story), Rachel Schaefer (Columbus Catholic, Waterloo) Katelynn Schuller (Unity Christian, Orange City) and Kirsten VanZuiden (Kuemper Catholic, Carroll).

In Class 1A, Tripoli won the title last season and back is Megan Gilbert, an IGCA 1st team all-state middle hitter. Two other players are back after being named to the all-state 1st team; Roxanne Grundmeier (SchallerCrestland) now Ridge View and Amanda Bell (Grandview Park Baptist, Des Moines). Others on the list of top returners in 1A are Olivia Fisher (Janesville), Kaitlin Floerchinger (Treynor), Jordan Henningson (Alta/Aurelia) and Emily Horstman (Des Moines Christian), all named to the IGCA all-state 2nd team. Others to watch are Meridyth Bates (Iowa Mennonite,Kalona), Egypt Clayton (Ridge View), Sarah Klahn (Treynor), Deanna Knustrom (Holy Trinity Catholic, Fort Madison), Mackenzie Morrison (Martensdale-St. Mary’s) Kadie Subert (Stanton) and Ashley Tinguely (Holy Trinity Catholic, Fort Madison). Note: Solon and Mount Vernon will play in Class 3A this season. There may be other class changes that are not noted. Those recognized as top returners were based on last season.

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High School: Mount Vernon Class: 2011 GPA: 3.7 Sport: Volleyball

Ali Stark Quick Facts: Other Sports: Track competing as a middle distance runner and high jumper. (2007-2009) Favorite Food: Burritos from Pancheros Favorite Movie: Avatar Favorite Music: I enjoy listening to music of all genres, but Pop Rock would be my most favorite. My favorite artists would be Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, Maroon 5, Lil Wayne and Kid Cudi. Favorite Song: Misery by Maroon 5 Favorite Thing To Do Outside of Volleyball: I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing with my 3 year old twin brother and sister.

Athletic and Academic Achievements: Academic Honors: •National Honor Society inductee 2009 •Ranked in top 25th percentile of Senior Class Athletic Honors: •Ali is the only player in the history of Mount Vernon Volleyball to secure her varsity starting position as a Freshman and start all varsity matches throughout her High School career. •Selected to participate at the USAV GSEL A1 High Performace Camp and Tournament in Florida (2007) •Won Class 2A State Championship (2009) •Named Captain of the Class 2A IGHSAU Volleyball All Tournament Team (2009) •Member of the IGCA Elite Team and Des Moines Register Elite Team (2009) •2009 PrepVolleyball.com High School All-American •Top 50 Recruit (Class of 2011) - PrepVolleyball.com (2009) •USAV Junior Olympic MVP ‘15 National All Tournament Team (2008) •1st Team All WAMAC Conference (2008, 2009)

Community Involvement: - Fundraising for Club Volleyball including selling pies and cookie dough, working concession stands and numerous car washes. - Year round counselor for Youth Volleyball Clinics. Duties including coaching drils and fundamental instruction. - Also involved with the Salvation Army and Kids Against Hunger Food Drive. How the Community Views Ali: People of the community would describe Ali as a very genuine, kind and respectful student/athlete. Along with that they would say Ali is extremely humble and supportive. Plans after High School: Attending the University of Illinois in the Fall of 2011 and will be a member of the Illini Women’s Volleyball Team. Ali is very excited to be joining the Illini Family.

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Iowa High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Previews Tony Atzeni ISC Radio Account Manager The 2010 Iowa high school fall sports season includes football, volleyball, fall golf in Class 4A and cross country which we will take a preseason look at. Last year in boy’s cross country it was Burlington who won the Class 4A team title and return 3 of the 5 runners including the individual champion Marshall Moyer. Pella won the 3A team title and returns their leader Zach Buchheit who finished 6th individually. Spirit Lake won the Class 2A team title and like Burlington returns three returning including Alec Baldwin who finished 2nd and Will Norris who finished 6th individually last season. Iowa Mennonite (Kalona) won the Class 1A championship and back to defend their team title with the 1A individual champion Bill Spencer. When it comes to the young ladies, Dowling Catholic has been the standard bearer and in order to repeat as champion will look for Diane Hubbell and Vanessa Miller to fill the huge shoes of Katie Flood and Ashlie Decker who combined to win the past four individual titles. Dubuque Wahlert won the Class 3A team championship last year and will once again be a strong contender with the return of four of their top five from last season including Lauren Rusch who finished 7th. Union (LaPorte City) won the Class 2A team title and will be one of the top groups again with the return of Ashley Frush who finished second individually last season, Brittany Frush who finished 3rd and Paige Sears who was 6th overall.

Susan Herr finished 3rd last year in Class 1A and will be back to help Nodaway Valley (Greenfield) repeat as team champions. Looking at the top returning runners on the boy’s side, in Class 4A there are 6 of the top 10 place winners back led by Moyer. Also back are Tyler Meske (Pleasant Valley, 2nd), Kevin Lewis (Ottumwa, 4th), Ty Wittman (Dubuque Senior, 5th), Ryne Murphy (Ankeny, 6th) and Cole Decker (Dowling Catholic, 9th). Team wise the target is on Burlington to repeat but Cedar Rapids Prairie returns all five of their top runners led by Matt Stocker who finished 13th overall. Others to watch in the team race are Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids Washington, Dubuque Senior, Southeast Polk, Urbandale and West Des Moines Valley. In Class 3A, like 4A return six of the top ten place winners from last season led by Connor Smock (Mount VernonLisbon, 2nd). Also back after top ten finishes are Johnny Fuller (Glenwood, 3rd), Ryan McMahon (Algona, 4th), Buchheit (Pella, 6th), Evan Selsor (Winterset, 7th) and Dennis Lengishon (Atlantic, 9th). The team race this season looks to be once again wide open in Class 3A. All of the top-five teams return enough talent to be considered contenders again. Pella, Boone, Algona, Grinnell and Central Clinton (DeWitt) along with Glenwood, Knoxville and Decorah will be part of this

season’s team battle. In Class 2A, only three of the top-ten are back led by Baldwin, Logan Hovland (North Iowa, Buffalo Center, 7th) and Will Morris (Spirit Lake, 10th). Spirit Lake will defend with their top two runners and look to be challenged by the likes of Pella Christian, Iowa City Regina and Mid-Prairie (Wellman). In Class 1A, half of the top-ten return led by state individual champion Spencer. Also back are Taylor Huseman (Manson-NW Webster, 4th), Chase Moser (Wapello, 5th), Jay Welp (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn, 7th) and Levi Storjohann (BCLUW, Conrad, 10th). Iowa Mennonite will be looking to defend their team title but look for big improvement from Central (Elkader) who returns all five of their top runners and St. Edmond (Fort Dodge) with four returning. South O’Brien (Paulina), Wapello and South Hamilton (Jewell) are just a few more to place on the watch list. Looking at the top returning individual and teams on the girl’s side and beginning in Class 4A, five of the top-ten place winners return led by Shelby Houlihan of Sioux City East who finished 3rd individually. Also back from the top-ten leader board are Brooklynn Kascel (Linn-Mar, Marion, 5th), Rebecca Rethwisch (Iowa City High, 6th), Erin Danielson (Iowa City High, 7th) and Molly Leveille (Iowa City West, 9th). Continued on page 12

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Prep Connection Continued from page 10 Dowling Catholic will look to new stars to defend their title while Iowa City High will be right back in the middle of the team title race. Iowa City West returns all five of their top runners led by Leveille and Taylor Fehlburg. Bettendorf, West Des Moines Valley, Urbandale and Linn-Mar (Marion) all have their major contributors back and will challenge for a team title. Also on the rise are Waukee, Pleasant Valley and Ames. In Class 3A, eight of the top ten return which includes the defending state champion from Atlantic, Ali Krogman. Also back are Moran Lonning (Decorah, 2nd), Alex Wilson (Mount Vernon-Lisbon, 3rd), Anna Holdiman (Waverly-Shell Rock, 5th), Haley Stevens (Denver/Tripoli, 6th), Erin Sayers (Winterset, 8th) and Kelsey Kirchoff (Denver/Tripoli, 10th). Dubuque Wahlert will be strong in defending their team title with four of their top five back led by Rusch and Tessa Leytem. Decorah should once again be a part of the battle with Lonning and their 4th through 7th runners back led by Shana Kelly and Kelsie Larson. Cedar Rapids Xavier, Denver-Tripoli and Pella return strong teams which should make the team race a lot more interesting this season. On the outside looking to be more of a factor, look for Atlantic, Benton (Van Horne), Harlan and Williamsburg. In Class 2A, seven of the top-ten finishers are back led by Ashley Frush (Union, 2nd), Jodi Miller (SumnerFredericksburg, 4th), Emily Franks (Northeast/East Central, 5th), Brittany Frush (Union, 6th), Celsey Conger (Pekin, 7th), Katerina Althoff (Cascade, 8th) and Paige Sears (Union, 9th). Union will be the favorite to repeat with Pekin once again right there after last seasons tight finish with the return of Kaitlin Spilman and Brenna Conger. Iowa City Regina should remain a top-five contender with the return of four from last season led by Magan McCusker

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and Julia Hunter along with Unity Christian (Orange City) with Kayla Byl and Abby DeVries. Others to watch in the team race are Cascade, Hudson, Humboldt and Sioux Center. In Class 1A, there are eight returning top-ten finishers back led by runner-up Audrey Griffin (Prince of Peace, Clinton), Grace Moore (Newman Catholic, Mason City, 3rd), Erin Reedy (Bishop Garrigan, Algona, 4th), Jenny Kuennen (Turkey Valley, Jackson Junction, 5th), Susan Herr (Nodaway Valley, 6th), Tiffany Shepherd (Corning, 7th), Alex Larsen (Tri-Center, Neola, 9th) and Danielle Schweitzer (East Buchanan, Winthrop, 10th). It looks to be a wide-open race when in comes to the team title in Class 1A. Nodaway Valley with Herr and Bethni Johnson will fight to repeat. Dike-New Hartford just missed last year and return their top two runners in Lauren Sharp and Nicole Hensley. Griswold and St. Edmond (Fort Dodge) look could make the biggest leap this season with the nucleus of both teams coming back. Griswold is led by Rachel Northrup and Lauren Moore while St. Edmond looks to Theresa Doyle, Emily Hindt and Emily Hogan. Marquette Catholic (Bellevue) with Sarah Lampe returns all of their roster and along with Turkey Valley should be among the contenders when the season ends. Throughout the season we will once again keep up with the leaders in each of the classes as they prepare for the state meet in Fort Dodge.

Iowa High School Cross Country IATC Pre-Season Top-5 Team Rankings Boys Class 4A 1-Cedar Rapids Prairie 2-Dubuque Senior 3-Burlington 4-Cedar Rapids Washington 5-Cedar Falls Class 3A 1-Glenwood 2-Grinnell 3-Central Clinton (DeWitt) 4-Knoxville 5-Decorah Class 2A 1-Spirit Lake 2-Iowa City Regina 3-Mid-Prairie (Wellman) 4-Pella Christian 5-Osage Class 1A 1-Central (Elkader) 2-Iowa Mennonite (Kalona) 3-Wapello 4-St. Albert (Council Bluffs) 5-South O’Brien (Paulina)

Girls Class 4A 1-Iowa City West 2-Bettendorf 3-West Des Moines Valley 4-Iowa City High 5-Dowling Catholic Class 3A 1-Dubuque Wahlert 2-Cedar Rapids Xavier 3-Pella 4-Denver-Tripoli 5-Williamsburg Class 2A 1-Union (LaPorte City) 2-Unity Christian (Orange City) 3-Iowa City Regina 4-Hudson 5-St. Edmond (Fort Dodge) Class 1A 1-Pekin 2-Griswold 3-Nodaway Valley (Greenfield) 4-Dike-New Hartford 5-Central (Elkader)

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Iowa City Regina (2A) defeated Solon (3A), ending the Spartanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 43-game win streak that dated back to 2007. Haley Eckerman (Waterloo East, Senior): Eckerman leads the state with 233 kills and 6.85 kills per game. Waterloo East is 25-9 in the early stages of the 2010 season. Austin Ebertowski (Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, Senior): Ebertowski leads all RBs in Iowa with 779 yards and 18 TDs. He is an ISC Class 4A Preseason All-State selection. Sheldon H.S.: The Sheldon High School volleyball squad owns the best record in the state at 16-0. The team is ranked 8th in Class 2A by the IGHSAU.

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Michael Scwhenk (Coon Rapids-Bayard, Senior): The CoonRapids-Bayard QB leads all Iowa QBs with 1079 yards, 133 PA, 74 Comp, and 16 TDs after three games.

Meskwaki Settlement School (Tama): The Warriors (8-Man) picked up their first victory in school history Sept 10 56-38 against Harmony of Farmington. Laura TerHark (Algona, Senior): TerHark leads te state with 244 digs in just 39 games. TerHark was an IGCA Class 3A 3rd Team AllState selection last year.

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Please give an application/ example of this word in your life. This summer in Cross Country it would have been easy to take workouts lightly and not reach my fullest potential, but because I persevered through every hard workout I know that He will bless me this upcoming season.

Chosen attribute: Perseverance What is your personal definition of this word? Working hard at all costs, even when it seems I am not succeeding. What are some of your favorite quotes from other people about this word? Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. What is your favorite Biblical passage that deals with this characteristic? Isaiah 40:29-31-- 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Why did you choose that particular passage? This passage is the essence of perseverance, because it shows how God is always on my side. He is there to renew my strength when I’m struggling, and he

How do you apply this word in your sport? With running, perseverance becomes essential to succeed, because you must work hard throughout the year, only to try and out-sprint another runner in the last mile of a 3.1-mile race. In a race, there is only one winner, so if you do not have the perseverance to work hard then it is tough to succeed. How did you become first become involved in FCA? I began attending Urbandale High School’s FCA when I was a freshman, after being introduced to it by my family and other upperclassmen at the high school.

Varsity Track (Distance Runner) Sports Achievements: 25th at 2009 State Cross Country Meet 4th at 2008 State Cross Country Meet (Team) 11th at 2010 State Track Mile 12th at 2010 State 4x800 Favorite Bible verse: Proverbs 40:29-31 Favorite sport: Cross Country Favorite Sports Teams: Iowa Hawkeyes, Indianapolis Colts Favorite Pastimes: Golf Favorite Music Groups: TobyMac, Lecrae Who is your athletic role model? David Robinson Have you signed the Team FCA Competitor’s Creed? Yes The biggest concerns facing youth today are: Failure to work hard

How active within FCA are you? This will be my third year as an FCA officer for Urbandale’s FCA. I look forward to attending FCA in college.

The biggest concerns facing Christian youth today are: Being Luke-warm Christians

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If the Iowa Hawkeyes were looking to send the game. “They did a great job just like they a message when they faced the Iowa State did last week. I saw glimpses at the end of Cyclones in the annual battle for the Cy-Hawk camp and I knew if they could get things trophy, it’s safe to say mission accomplished. fined-tuned, they were going to be a good The Hawkeyes dominated the Sept 11 matchup unit. So far, so good.” with just enough flair for extra emphasis, winning According to Robinson, the victory was the contest at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, 35-7. a complete team effort. “Jewel (Hampton) Des Moines Lincoln graduate Adam Robinson came off the bench and did a great job for gave the Cyclone defense more flair than it could us and provided a spark,” said Robinson. handle. Robinson rushed 14 times for a career“Ricky (Stanzi) was making great reads. high 156 yards, one touchdown and a long run I think everybody, as a team collectively, of 75. played as one.” Fellow Hawkeye running back Jewel Hampton Stanzi completed 11 of 18 passes for made a bruising impact in his return to the black 204 yards and two touchdowns. He also Iowa DE Adrian Clayborn celebrates after sacking Cyclone and gold squad after sitting out Iowa’s season recorded the first rushing touchdown of his QB Austen Arnaud.. opener against Eastern career. to win over the Iowa State Cyclones by 13.5 Illinois because of a Robinson added that the points. Many local “experts,” claimed the spread suspension and missing team wanted to make a was too large; that the Cyclones deserved more the entire 2009 season statement and show “that credit than the oddsmakers were giving them. due to injury. Hampton we are for real and we can It didn’t take long for the Hawkeyes to show carried the ball a gamecompete with anybody.” why the experts who determine the lines are high 20 times for 87 “I think we did a great job deserving of that title. In fact, it took just under yards and a touchdown. today,” said Robinson. seven minutes after Iowa State’s opening boot Robinson and The statement made by for Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi to connect Hampton had assistance the Hawkeyes probably had with receiver Marvin McNutt for an opening from the big guys in the the biggest effect right here drive, nine-yard touchdown reception. After a trenches, whose work in Iowa. dominant Iowa defense forced a three-and-out did not go unnoticed. Before the kickoff of the drive by the Cyclones, Hampton punched his “The offensive line did state’s most-watched and ticked to the endzone on a two-yard run. a great job like they did TE Allen Reisner crosses the goal line for a score. most-anticipated football A repeat three-and-out from Iowa State gave last week and I think they game of the year, the experts Iowa the ball with 12:03 remaining in the second even stepped up a little bit,” said Robinson after in Vegas had the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes favored quarter. It only took 2:01 for another Iowa native

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to contribute for the Hawkeyes. This time it was and get into a rhythm. You’re not going to get big Marion native tight end Allen Reisner on the plays against Iowa. That’s how they’ll defend you; receiving end of a Stanzi pass for a 2-yard score. they’re going to make you run it underneath and It hadn’t taken long for the Hawkeyes to make move the ball. With a front four and a pass rush a statement. like that, it’s hard to do.” The score was already 21-0 with just over 10 The 35-7 result came as a surprise to Iowa minutes still remaining in the second quarter. head coach Kirk Ferentz. He, like many in the The Hawkeyes showed everybody in a packed state, felt the game would be much more even. Kinnick Stadium just how tough they were, “We’re thrilled with the win,” said Ferentz. “You especially on defense. The Iowa defense had know, I got to tell you, I didn’t see that coming only given up eight yards to the Cyclone offense, by any stretch. Our team really came out and up to that point. Iowa gave up only 275 yards executed very well right from the start.” to the Cyclones the entire game. Iowa State Ferentz said he was surprised by the team’s head coach Paul Rhoads was impressed by the execution on Saturday, saying the Hawkeyes defense’s stout performance. “Against a defense didn’t practice particularly well the previous like that and with an offense like ours, you have week. He said the way Iowa opened up the game, to find a rhythm scoring the first three drives, and we couldn’t felt very similar to the 2002 find a rhythm,” game against Iowa State, in said Rhoads. “You which Cyclone quarterback (find a rhythm) by Seneca Wallace led a having success on stunning comeback against first downs and we the Hawkeyes. couldn’t find any No comeback would occur first down success. this time around, as Cyclone When you’re face quarterback and graduate with second and of Ames high school, Austen longs, it turns into Arnaud, was unable to turn tougher third downs. around the struggles he’s had When you’re facing while facing the Hawkeyes a group like that, it’s Iowa State RB Alexander Robinson runs between Tyler in his Iowa State career. hard to be productive Nielsen (45) and Brett Greenwood (30). Arnaud completed 20 of 44

Austen Arnaud tries to avoid an Iowa defender.

pass attempts for 197 yards and one touchdown to receiver Dairus Darks. However, the Hawkeye defense stifled any momentum Arnaud and Iowa State could muster, sacking him twice and picking off three passes. “I’ve been against some good defenses, that’s one of the better ones,” said Arnaud in the locker rooms after the game. “It rivals the one they had last year with those good linebackers they had but they don’t drop off at all. Where they makeup for the inexperience with those linebackers is their d-line, you know, it’s so much better and all those guys returned.” Arnaud said ISU has to get “mentally tough” for situations that might occur later on in the schedule where teams take the lead early like the Hawkeyes did. “We have to find ways to move the ball against good, good defenses,” said Arnaud.

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Red, Hot Koll: Lisa Koll Makes Pro Run to Become Nation’s Distance Darling Mike Ferlazzo ISC Contributor

Lisa Koll reached the collegiate track summit as an Iowa State senior. She won three NCAA national championships – the 5,000-meter run both indoors and outdoors, and the 10,000 outdoors for a second time – and earned the 2010 Honda Sports Award as the nation’s top collegiate Lisa Koll, Nike female athlete in the sport in the process. And after finishing second in the 10,000 at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Drake Stadium in June, she signed a contract soon after to run professionally for Nike. She’s now competing with some the world’s best runners in some of the world’s exotic locations. And she’s doing Nike photo shoots in New York City. That’s a pretty amazing “small-town girl does good” tale for a Ft. Dodge girl who never won a high school state championship. But it was a much different story during Koll’s junior season at Iowa State. After winning the 2008 NCAA 10,000 championship at Drake Stadium, she suffered through an injury-plagued season. And it was an equally exhausting year academically – her first as a student in Iowa State’s veterinary medicine program after graduating summa cum laude in three years with her bachelor’s degree in biology. Koll knew she was

burning the candle at both ends and it was taking a toll. “I definitely wasn’t getting enough sleep,” she said. “I was really focused on school. It was my first year of vet school and trying to do that well and run well and trying to do everything, I realized that I couldn’t. I couldn’t give 100 percent to both running and school because something was always being sacrificed. And I kind of sacrificed the running for the Koll smiles as she finishes school at that point.” in first place in the 10k at A soul-searching summer the NCAA outdoor meet. That realization resulted in a soul-searching summer school was really accommodating,” she continued. for Koll. She realized she needed to make some “They did everything I asked, so I got a little bit changes in order to make another run at being a easier schedule with school. I was able to go get my national champion again as a Cyclone senior. rest and I really kind of paid attention to the little “I wasn’t ready to hang up the spikes and just be things a lot more.” happy with whatever happened in my last year,” Koll And by paying attention to the little things, Koll said. “I really wanted to have a great last year and was able to do big things on the track. In addition run professionally and kind of just have faith that it to the aforementioned national championships and was all going to work out because it was kind of a Honda Award, she shattered the all-time collegiate really big risk. I worked really hard to get into vet record in the 10,000 (31:18.07). The 11-time Allschool and it’s something I was really passionate American capped the most decorated career in about. So I had to decide which one is going to be Iowa State women’s track history – one that was more important to me at the moment. And running most unexpected when she arrived on campus. has a timeline and I’m not always going to be able Koll had an initial goal of becoming an Allto go back to running, but I can always go back to American once in her collegiate career. So when school. she did it as a cross country sophomore, everything “So I talked to the dean and everyone at vet changed.

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“I really think things started clicking my sophomore year in college,” Koll said. “I think I was like 99th at Griak (the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis) my freshman year. And then my sophomore year, Griak was my first race and I was like seventh. So there was this huge improvement in that one year. “And when I remembered that first year, I was like ‘Oh my gosh, I can’t even imagine running any faster than I just ran,’” she continued. “But you know, things change and the new normal changes year to year. But the more you train, the more you get under yours.” Koll’s new normal became the nation’s top collegiate distance runner by the time her Iowa State career was done. And her growing legion of

fans came out to cheer her on at Drake’s USA Championships, a race that was believed to be her final race in a Cyclone uniform. Wearing Cyclone colors abroad But Koll decided she needed a little more time in Cardinal and Gold as she began running abroad. “I’d like to think that that race [the USA Championship 10,000 at Drake] was my last race in an Iowa State jersey, but it wasn’t,” Koll said. “I mean technically it wasn’t, but emotionally it really was. “I hadn’t signed [professionally] and I was still deciding between companies at that time, so offers were still being looked at and some difficult decisions were still being made at that point,” she continued. “So, I wore an Iowa State jersey for two races in Europe and then got my Nike kit in Paris. So it was kind of cool to be wearing an Iowa State jersey in exotic places like Crete, Greece and Belgium.” She now hopes to wear a new jersey – the red, white and blue of the USA – and qualify for the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games. She’ll now do the bulk of her training at Nike’s Portland, Ore. facility.

While that keeps her close to her boyfriend Kiel Uhl – a Des Moines Roosevelt grad and Iowa State distance standout who’s now in grad school at the University of Oregon -- it’s a long way from her modest Ft. Dodge beginning. And her newfound fame is even hard for her to fathom. “It’s been crazy and it’s definitely unbelievable when I think about where I was at last year at this time, it just goes to show that so much can change in a year,” Koll said. “And when things aren’t going well – not going as expected – a lot can change in a year. And if you just have faith and confidence that things are going to change, then things can turn around.” And for other Iowa girls who would like to follow in her footsteps, Koll offer this advice: “Just enjoy the process,” she said. “Enjoy getting out every day and going for a run – and just being consistent with that running. And really, most people who have gotten to that point who are pretty good at distance running, you must just love doing it. So just enjoy doing it every day and enjoy seeing yourself getting better. “And even when things aren’t going well, it doesn’t mean you’re not going to come back and do other things in the future,” Koll continued. “Everyone struggles through injury and plateaus and you’ve just got to make it through those and having the confidence that it’s going to come back is crucial. “So just love what you do and enjoy doing it for as long as you can, and take it as it comes.” Photos courtesy of Steven Jones, Iowa State Communications Director

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Iowa State Volleyball: Cyclones Picked To Finish 3rd in Big 12 Iowa State Sports Information Department The Big 12 Conference announced Aug. 12 that Iowa State has been picked to finish third in the Big 12 Coaches’ Preseason Poll. The Cyclones, who return all but one starter from last year’s league runner-up team, were picked to finish behind Nebraska and Texas in the poll. Ashley Mass, a two-time Big 12 Libero of the Year from Muskego, Wis., was one of three players unanimously selected to the preseason team. Mass, who has led the Big 12 in digs in each of the last two seasons, joined preseason player of the year Juliann Faucette (Texas) and Oklahoma’s Francie Ekwerekwu as the only unanimous picks. Mass averaged 5.49 digs per set to rank 10th in the nation. She became the first Cyclone to earn AVCA firstteam All-America honors. Victoria Henson and Rachel Hockaday were also named to the preseason team. Henson, a senior from Leavenworth, Kan., is a two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection. The outside hitter was the only player in the Big 12 last year to post more than 400 kills and 300 digs. She was third in the Big 12 with 4.14 kills per set. Hockaday, an outside hitter from Decatur, Ill., earned Big 12 honorable mention accolades as a sophomore after posting 3.31 kills in conference matches. Hockaday also averaged 2.96 digs, which was third on the team. Preseason Poll (First-place votes in parenthesis) 1. Nebraska (9) 98 2. Texas (2) 91 3. Iowa State 84 4. Oklahoma 65

5. Missouri 63 6. Baylor 52 7. Texas A&M 48 8. Kansas 38 9. Kansas State 37 10. Texas Tech 15 11. Colorado 14 Preseason All-Big 12 Awards Preseason Player of the Year: Juliann Faucette, Texas OH, Sr., 6-2, San Diego, Calif. Preseason Newcomer of the Year: Justine Young, Texas Tech - MB/OH, Jr., 6-1, Sacramento, Calif. Preseason Freshman of the Year: Molly Kreklow, Missouri - S, 6-0, Delano, Minn. Preseason All-Big 12 Team Torri Campbell, Baylor - MB, So., 6-2, Amarillo, Texas Ashlie Christenson, Baylor - OH/RS, Sr., 6-0, Cleburne, Texas Victoria Henson, Iowa State - OH, Sr., 5-11, Leavenworth, Kan. Rachel Hockaday, Iowa State - OH, Jr., 6-0, Decatur, Ill. Ashley Mass, Iowa State^ -- L, Sr., 5-8, Muskego, Wis. Karina Garlington, Kansas - OH, Sr., 6-0, Denver, Colo. Paola Ampudia, Missouri - OH/RS, Sr., Cali, Columbia Sydney Anderson, Nebraska - S, Sr., 6-0, Salt Lake City, Utah Kayla Banwarth, Nebraska - L, Sr., 5-11, Dubuque, Iowa Brooke Delano, Nebraska - MB, Jr., 6-4, Bellevue, Neb. Hannah Werth, Nebraska - OH, So., 6-1, Springfield, Ill. Brianne Barker, Oklahoma - S, Jr., 5-9, Amarillo, Texas Francie Ekwerekwu, Oklahoma^ -- MB, Sr., 5-11, Arlington, Texas Rachael Adams, Texas - MB, Jr., 6-2, Cincinnati, Ohio Juliann Faucette, Texas^ -- OH, Sr., 6-2, San Diego, Calif. Kelsey Black, Texas A&M - OH, Jr., 5-11, Amarillo, Texas Amanda Dowdy, Texas Tech - MB/OH, Jr., 6-3, Lexington, Texas

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Hockaday To Miss Remainder of 2010 Season Iowa State junior Rachel Hockaday will miss the remainder of the 2010 season after suffering a season-ending knee injury during last Saturday’s season opener against Florida. Hockaday, an outside hitter from Decatur, Ill., is scheduled to undergo surgery on her left knee on Sept. 22. Hockaday was an All-Big 12 honorable mention selection in 2009 and was named to the league’s preseason All-Big 12 team this fall. Iowa State will pursue a medical hardship waiver to regain this year’s eligibility. Statement from Iowa State head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch: “It was difficult to see Rachel suffer a knee injury last weekend, but I have complete confidence in her ability to rehab, recover and come back stronger than ever. Rachel is an incredibly hard working person; no doubt she’ll apply this work ethic to getting back on the court. While we will certainly miss her on the court this season, we know she will provide great leadership off the court, and we all look forward to another great season with other players stepping up in her absence.”

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UNI Panthers Volleyball Team Picked to Repeat as MVC Champs University of Northern Iowa Sports Information Department perfect 18-0 in conference action for the fifth time in The defending program history. UNI returns three first-team all-MVC regular-season and picks in 2009 MVC Player of the Year Bre Payton, State Farm MVC senior libero Ellie Blankenship and sophomore middle Tournament champion blocker Michelle Burow, as well as two members of University of Northern the league’s all-freshman team in outside hitter Amy Iowa volleyball team Braun and middle blocker Krista DeGeest. In 2009, has been tabbed as UNI advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth the league favorite in straight season and the 10th time in 12 years. The the annual coaches’ Panthers posted 20 wins for the 12th straight season preseason poll, and topped the 30-win plateau for the first time since receiving all 10 first-place votes. The Panthers tallied 2002. 100 points and were a sound favorite over secondUNI opens the 2010 season Aug. 27 against place pick Missouri State (86 points) and Wichita Central Michigan at the Mortar Board Premier State (80 points). Tournament in West Lafayette, Ind. The Panthers first Preseason favorite UNI is noted by two first-team home match will be against MVC foe Missouri State all-conference selections, including two-time all-MVC Sept. 17 in the McLeod Center. libero Ellie Blankenship and reigning MVC Player of the Rank, Team (1st-place votes), Total Points Year, junior setter Bre Payton. 1. UNI (10), 100 The Valley will look to continue to build off the 2. Missouri State, 86 success of another historic season in 2009 that 3. Wichita State, 80 saw two league teams earning bids into the NCAA 4. Creighton, 63 Tournament. State Farm MVC Tournament champion 5. Drake, 61 UNI was joined by at-large selection Wichita State 6. Southern Illinois, 56 in post-season play. With first round wins over 7. Illinois State, 38 Washington State and Saint Louis, respectively, it 8. Evansville, 31 marked just the second time in MVC history that two 9. Indiana State, 19 teams advanced to the second round of the NCAA 10. Bradley, 16 Tournament in the same season (2006 – Missouri 2010 MVC Preseason All-Conference Team State and UNI). The Panthers finished the season with Ellie Blankenship, UNI, L, Sr., 5-10, Cedar Rapids, a 31-3 record, tying for the fourth most wins in NCAA Iowa (Kennedy) Division I, while also achieving the second-best winning Cara Hackmann, Missouri State, L, Sr., 6-0, streak (29-straight matches) of 2009, behind only Washington , Mo. (St. Francis Borgia) national champion and undefeated Penn State. Mary Elizabeth Hooper, Wichita State, S, Jr., 5-10, In 2010, UNI brings back five starters, plus the Plano, Texas (Plano) libero, from a 31-3 team that produced the league’s Sarah McGee, Wichita State, MB, Sr., 6-3, Florissant, most potent offense. The 2009 Panthers finished a

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The Drake men’s soccer team returned to campus this past weekend as the Bulldogs begin preparations for their 2010 campaign. Drake, who enters the season ranked 14th in the preseason National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) national poll, will train with two-a-days for most of the week leading up to the Bulldogs first exhibition contest versus Loras College at the Cownie Soccer Complex on Aug. 25. Following the encounter with the Hawks, Drake faces exhibition tests at UMKC and Coe College on Aug. 27 and Aug. 29, respectively. The journey over the past year for Drake, one that featured a run to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, has been one which legends are made of. For the Bulldogs, their challenge this fall will be to replace six senior starters from a team that posted a 16-7-2 mark a year ago. Drake finished the 2009 campaign with its highest ranking in school history at No. 8 in the NSCAA national poll. The graduation of seniors Calvin Clark, Julien Edwards, Luke Gorczyca, Kevin Shrout, Garrett Webb and Brian Wurst will turn the Bulldogs into one of the younger teams in the Missouri Valley Conference, but one which gained invaluable postseason experience a year ago which it hopes will be carried over and translated into big things. Webb was the 2009 MVC Player of the Year

after recording 13 goals and five assists, while Edwards, Gorczyca and Shrout also collected first team All-MVC honors. Clark was named to the All-MVC second team, while Wurst became the initial first team Academic All-America honoree in program history. The six players each started every game they played in during the 2009 season and combined to total 28 goals and 18 assists last season, including 11 of the Bulldogs’ 15 postseason goals. The loss of these six players will lend to the continued growth of maturity of a returning core that boasts six of Drake’s eight leading scorers a year ago in senior Matt Kuhn, senior Kenan Malicevic, redshirt junior Michael Noonan and juniors Thomas Ostrander and Hunter Kennedy. Leading that core of players will be seniors Nick Foster, Kuhn, Evan Harrison, Malicevic and redshirt junior goalkeeper Jordan Kadlec. Foster is the lone returning starter on a defensive backline that recorded eight shutouts last season, including a 1-0 overtime victory at Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs were expecting another strong campaign from Kuhn, who registered five goals and seven assists en route to All-MVC second team honors, but a knee injury will force him to redshirt. Harrison contributed a pair of assists in 20 games, while another key reserve will be redshirt junior Charlie Schwartz, who recorded a goal and an assist in 15 contests a year ago. Assuming the reigns in goal for Drake this fall will be Kadlec, who in seven contests pulled in seven saves, while garnering the start in the Bulldogs’ 2-1

setback at North Carolina in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. Malicevic ranked third on the team in goals (6) in 2009, while the Bulldogs garnered five, four and three goals, respectively, from Noonan, Ostrander and Kennedy. Also returning are juniors Matt Reindl and Michael Thaden, along with redshirt sophomores Colin Lawter, Matt Prather, Jordan Stanley, sophomore David Parato and redshirt freshmen Rich Gallagher, Joe Lyons, Nick Mims and Michael Rummelhart. The evolution of the men’s soccer team will be one defined by the character of a young roster that features 19 players with one year or less of collegiate playing experience, including 14 newcomers and their ability to gel together quickly on the field under 13th-year head coach Sean Holmes. The group of newcomers includes; Jarred Arde, Erik Boyer, Max Brewer, Garrett Crall, Max Duncan, Addison Eck, Brian Grand, Bryan Jantsch, Andrew Kallman, Sean Latz, Nick Marshall, Logan North, Jackson Teeling and Kevin Wilson. Coming off the best season in school history, Drake will face a challenging 17-game schedule, including dates with six 2009 NCAA Tournament participants. “I’m thrilled at the level of difficulty of our schedule,” Holmes commented. “It has taken us a few years to build this up and I think this is a reflection of our advancement to last year’s Elite Eight. I don’t look at it as daunting, but rather another great new challenge.”

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Iowa Cubs 2010 Season Review Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs ended the 2010 season tied for first place in the American Conference Northern Division. The season-ending loss to Memphis on September 6 gave the Redbirds a playoff berth since their division record was better than the Cubs. The Cubs posted an 82-62 record, going 39-33 at home and 43-29 on the road, tying the franchise record for road wins. Iowa finished 20 games over .500 in the 16-team Pacific Coast League. This season 521,669 fans came to watch the Iowa Cubs play at Principal Park. It was the sixth time in seven years that Iowa has seen over a half million fans come through the gates. Final Team Stats Nine players made their Major League debuts with Chicago this year: Darwin Barney, Andrew Cashner, Welington Castillo, Casey Coleman, Thomas Diamond, Scott Maine, Marcos Mateo, Brian Schlitter and the September call-up, Brad Snyder. The Iowa Cubs made 104 roster moves this year. John Grabow, Ted Lilly and Carlos Zambrano were on Iowa’s roster at some point this season as Major League rehabs. Over the course of the 144-game season, six Iowa Cubs received Player of the Week honors: Brady Snyder (April 19-25), Andrew Cashner (May 17-23), Mitch Atkins (May 31-June 6), Bryan LaHair (July 26-August 1), Micah Hoffpauir (August 2-8) and Jason Dubois (August 30-Sept. 6). Hoffpauir also holds the team’s season-high hitting streak, when he had a hit in 22 straight games from July 21-August 15. Snyder and Barney were named to the 2010 All-PCL Team at the end of the season. Snyder’s 106 RBI were second-best in the PCL and his 37 doubles ranked fifth in the league. Sam Fuld’s nine triples were also fifth-highest in the PCL.

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On the mound, Jay Jackson’s .256 for 47 consecutive days leading opponent average was the fourthinto the final series of the year. lowest in the PCL while his 119 The Cubs’ Hall of Fame second strikeouts were good for fifth-best. baseman is in his fourth season Jackson received the Iowa Cubs managing in the organization, Pitcher of the Year award, posting having been at the helm of the a 4.63 ERA and 11 wins. Barney Single-A Peoria Chiefs in 2007 was Iowa’s recipient of the Most and 2008 and the Double-A Valuable Player Award this season. Tennessee Smokies in 2009. He Several Iowa Cubs managed to piloted the Smokies to a secondetch their names in the record half division title a season ago, books this season. Jason Dubois is taking the club to the Southern second among Iowa’s all-time career League Championship Series. leaders with 88 home runs. Micah The PCL postseason awards Hoffpauir owns the RBI record, are given based on the voting notching 378 runs batted in over of the league’s field managers, parts of seven season with Iowa. His general managers, broadcasters 517 hits and 121 doubles are also and media. The field manager and tops on the franchise list. general manager from each of The 2010 season marked Iowa’s I-Cubs’ manager Ryne Sandberg the 16 PCL clubs submit one ballot, signs autographs at Princiap Park. while the broadcasters and media 30th year as a AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Since 1981, Iowa holds a .502 record from each of the 16 markets submit a second ballot, (2,149-2,124). for a total of 32 ballots. Sandberg received 15 Manager of the Year votes, Sandberg Named PCL Manager of the Year with Mike Jirschele of Omaha coming in second with Ryne Sandberg, in his first season as a skipper at five votes. Other managers receiving votes included the Triple-A level, has been named the Pacific Coast Chris Maloney of Memphis, Bobby Jones of Oklahoma League’s Manager of the Year for the 2010 campaign, City, Tony DeFrancesco of Sacramento, Steve Decker the league announced Friday. of Fresno and former Tacoma manager Daren Brown, Under his guidance, eight players have made their currently managing in the big leagues with the Seattle Major League debut with Chicago during the 2010 Mariners. season. They include Triple-A All-Star Game starting Previous award winners include Tommy Lasorda of pitcher Thomas Diamond, All-PCL shortstop Darwin Spokane in 1970, Mike Hargrove of Colorado Springs Barney and top pitching prospect Andrew Cashner. in 1989, and Charlie Manuel of Colorado Springs in Iowa has also had at least a share of the division lead 1992.

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Iowans in the Minors: Season Reviews Tony Atzeni ISC Radio Account Manager 3.34 ERA/29.2 While the MLB regular Innings/11 Earned season schedule winds down Runs/27 SO/ 6 BB) toward the postseason, 2010 Stats: w/ many minor league playoffs Durham (AAA), Tampa are in full swing. Here’s a Bay Rays review of how the season (21 Starts/12-3, 2.45 has gone for Iowans in the ERA/117.2 Innings/32 minors whose regular seaEarned Runs/123 SO, sons have wrapped up. 35 BB) For Des Moines Hoover Joe Bisenius, Sioux graduate Jeremy HellickCity, Pitcher son it has been a year to Current Team: Syrarememeber. After years of cuse (AA), Washington patience, Hellickson finally Nationals reached the top of the base2010 Stats: (14 Apball world with the promotion pearances/1-0, 2.70 to the major leagues. His The many uniforms of Jeremy Hellickson (Des Moines) ERA/16.2 Innings/5 minor league career has Earned Run/20 SO, been one of high marks and 6 BB) prior to his promotion this summer to the Tampa Rays w/Harrisburg (14 Appearances/ 3-0, 4.40 ERA/7 roster, Hellickson was one of the top prospects in the miEarned Runs/ 17 SO, 8 BB) nor leagues and now has been named the Minor League w/Potomac (6 Appearances/0-0, 1.23 ERA/1 Earned Player of the Year by USA Today and Baseball America. Run/9 SO, 2 BB) Listed below are the final stats (unless player has been Brandon Douglas, St. Charles, University of Northern called up to majors) for highlighted Iowans in the minors. Iowa, SS/2B Marjor League stats are as of Sept 8. Current Team: Erie (AA) Detroit Tigers 2010 Stats: (35 Games/.359/17 Doubles/2 Triples/15 Jeff Clement, Marshalltown, USC RBI/27 Runs Scored/6 Stolen Bases) Pittsburgh Pirates -- 1B -- Disabled List w/ Lakeland (A) Detroit Tigers (37 Games/.331/7 Major League Stats: (54 Games/.201 Batting AverDoubles/3 Triples/8 RBI/20 Runs Scored/3 Stolen age/3 Doubles/7 HR/12 RBI/11 Runs Scored) Bases) 2010 Stats: Indianapolis (AAA) Pittsburgh Pirates Jon Gilmore, Iowa City, 3B (40 Games/.305/15 Doubles/1 Triple/8 Home Current Team: Winston-Salem (A) Chicago White Sox Runs/33 RBI/23 Runs Scored) 2010 Stats: (135 Games/.312 Batting Average/24 Jeremy Hellickson, Des Moines, Pitcher Doubles/4 Triples/5 HR/80 RBI/79 Runs Scored) Current Team: Tampa Rays (6 Games/4 Starts/3-0,

Daniel Jennings, West Des Moines, University of Nebraska, Pitcher Current Team: Jacksonville (AA) Florida Marlins 2010 Stats: Placed on Restricted List (37 Appearances/4-2, 2.56 ERA/52.2 Innings,15 Earned Runs/44 SO/26 BB) Jeff Lanning, Ankeny, Catcher Current Team: Lakewood (A) Philadelphia Phillies 2010 Stats: (1 Game/.000/ 1 AB) w/Williamsport (A) (37 Games/.297/9 Doubles/1 Triple/8 HR/26 RBI/25 Runs Scored) Matt Macri, Clive, Notre Dame, Infielder Current Team: Rochester (AAA), Minnesota Twins 2010 Stats: (97 Games/.251 Batting Average/23 Doubles/1 Triple/9 HR/36 RBI/46 Runs Scored/2 Stolen Bases) Brad Nelson, Algona, 1st Base Current Team: Tacoma (AAA), Seattle Mariners 2010 Stats: (114 Games/.259 Batting Average/26 Doubles/17 HR/60 RBI/59 Runs Scored/2 Stolen Bases) Ronnie Ray, Marengo, Pitcher Current Team: Richmond (AA), San Francisco Giants 2010 Stats: (48 Games, 5 Starts/2-3, 3.49 ERA/80 Innings/31 Earned Runs/69 SO, 18 BB) Anthony Watson, Grimes, Pitcher Current Team: Altoona (AA), Pittsburgh Pirates 2010 Stats: (34 Games, 9 Starts/6-4, 2.67 ERA/111.1 Innings/33 Earned Runs/105 SO, 24 BB/2 Saves) Eric Wordekemper, Storm Lake, Pitcher Current Team: 2010 Stats: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AAA) (24 Appearances/2-0, 3.13 ERA/31.2 Innings/11 Earned Runs/29 Strikeouts/9 BB) w/Trenton (AA), New York Yankees (23 Appearances/3-0, 2.88 ERA/34.1 Innings/11 Earned Run/35 SO, 8 BB/8 Saves)

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Care of Splints and Casts American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Why splints and casts? Splints and casts support and protect injured bones and soft tissue, reducing pain, swelling, and muscle spasm. In some cases, splints and casts are applied following surgery. Splints or “half-casts” provide less support than casts. However, splints can be adjusted to accommodate swelling from injuries easier than enclosed casts. Your doctor will decide which type of support will be best for you. What are the types of splints and casts? Casts are custom-made and applied by your doctor or an assistant. Casts can be made of plaster or fiberglass. Splints or half-casts also can be custom-made, especially if an exact fit is necessary. Other times, a ready-made splint will be used. These off-the-shelf splints are made in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are much easier and faster to use. They have Velcro straps, which make the splints easy to adjust, and to put on and take off. Your doctor will explain both how to use your injured arm or leg while it is healing and how to adjust your splint to accommodate swelling. What materials are used in splints and casts? Fiberglass or plaster materials form the hard supportive layer in splints and casts. Fiberglass is lighter in weight, longer wearing, and “breathes” better than plaster. Plaster is less expensive than fiberglass and, shapes better than fiberglass for some uses. Both materials come in strips or rolls, which are dipped in water and applied over a layer of cotton or synthetic padding covering the injured area. X-rays to check the healing process of an arm or leg within a splint or cast penetrate or “see through” fiberglass better than plaster. How are splints and casts applied? Both fiberglass and plaster splints and casts use padding, usually cotton, as a protective layer next to the skin. The splint or cast must fit the shape of the injured arm or leg correctly to provide the best possible support. Generally, the splint or cast also covers the joint above

and below the fractured bone. Frequently, a splint is applied to a fresh injury first and, as swelling subsides, a full cast may be used to replace the splint. Apply ice to the splint or cast and elevate your leg to reduce swelling. Sometimes, it may be necessary to replace a cast as swelling decreases and the cast “gets too big.” Often as a fracture heals, a splint may be applied again to allow easy removal for therapy. Getting used to the splint or cast If your treatment is to be successful, you must follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. The following information provides general guidelines only, and is not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. Swelling due to your injury may cause pressure in your splint or cast for the first 48 to 72 hours. This may cause your injured arm or leg to feel snug or tight in the splint or cast. Elevate your injured arm or leg above your heart by propping it up on pillows or some other support. You will have to recline if the splint or cast is on your leg. Elevation allows clear fluid and blood to drain “downhill” to your heart. Move your uninjured, but swollen fingers or toes gently and often. Apply ice to the splint or cast. Place the ice in a dry plastic bag or ice pack and loosely wrap it around the splint or cast at the level of the injury. Ice that is packed in a rigid container and touches the cast at only one point will not be effective. What are some warning signs following splint or cast application? After application of a splint or cast, it is very important to elevate your injured arm or leg for 24 to 72 hours. The injured area should be elevated well above the heart. Rest and elevation greatly reduce pain and speed the healing process by minimizing early swelling. Increased pain, which may be caused by swelling, and the feeling that the splint or cast is too tight

Numbness and tingling in your hand or foot, which may be caused by too much pressure on the nerves Burning and stinging, which may be caused by too much pressure on the skin Excessive swelling below the cast, which may mean the cast is slowing your blood circulation Loss of active movement of toes or fingers, which requires an urgent evaluation by your doctor How do you take care of your splint or cast? After you have adjusted to your splint or cast for a few days, it is important to keep it in good condition. This will help your recovery. Keep your splint or cast dry. Moisture weakens plaster and damp padding next to the skin can cause irritation. Use two layers of plastic or purchase waterproof shields to keep your splint or cast dry while you shower or bathe. Do not walk on a “walking cast” until it is completely dry and hard. It takes about one hour for fiberglass, and two to three days for plaster to become hard enough to walk on. Keep dirt, sand, and powder away from the inside of your splint or cast. Do not pull out the padding from your splint or cast. Do not stick objects such as coat hangers inside the splint or cast to scratch itching skin. Do not apply powders or deodorants to itching skin. If itching persists, contact your doctor. Do not break off rough edges of the cast or trim the cast before asking your doctor. Inspect the skin around the cast. If your skin becomes red or raw around the cast, contact your doctor. Inspect the cast regularly. If it becomes cracked or develops soft spots, contact your doctor’s office. How is a cast removed? Never remove the cast yourself. You may cut your skin or prevent proper healing of your injury. Your doctor will use a cast saw to remove your cast. The saw vibrates, but does not rotate. If the blade of the saw touches the padding inside the hard shell of the cast, the padding will vibrate with the blade and will protect your skin.

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The Separated Shoulder and Collar Bone Fractures Barron R.B. Bremner, D.O., DMOS

end of the clavicle. In Separated shoulders very high energy injuries, (acromioclavicular sprains) and the clavicle can even be collar bone (clavicle) fractures displaced backwards, occur frequently in high energy tearing through the contact sports such as football trapezius or other and hockey. The mechanism of muscles. injury is usually a direct blow to Treatment of the lateral shoulder. In hockey, most mild AC joint this may occur when a player separations are with a strikes the boards, or falls to the sling for comfort for a ice with their shoulder pulled next week or two, antito their side. In football this can (1A) Grade 3 AC Joint Separation Before Treatment occur from a tackle or when an Barron R.B. Bremner, D.O. inflammatories, ice, and gentle range of athlete hits the ground landing on to sport at their previous level, a recent study motion. The their side. showed that 52% of patients ligaments usually heal with mild AC injuries had in several weeks. An Separated Shoulder (Acromioclavicular Sprain) some significant discomfort athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pain level or disability long-term. dictates how quickly The medical term for a separated shoulder is Treatment of more severe they may return to an acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain. The AC injuries can include surgical sports. They should joint is the point on the outer shoulder where the options to place the clavicle have near full range of clavicle (collar bone) meets the acromial process in a more anatomic position, motion and strength of the scapula (shoulder blade). There are and to reconstruct the torn prior to return to full strong ligaments that normally hold these two structures. Full recovery contact. Every injury bones together. When a force is applied to the for surgical intervention is different and there lateral shoulder, these ligaments can rupture, can take 6 months. Some is no agreed upon allowing the clavicle to float upward. (1A) patients initially treated (1B) X-Ray after stabilization of AC joint timing for return. Mild AC joint injuries cause very little without surgery have poor separation Infrequently, an AC displacement of the clavicle, and are manifested results, and these patients joint injection of longas some local swelling in the region, and pain may decide to have surgery acting anesthetic can be used to improve pain in with palpation of the AC joint. More severe in the future to place the clavicle back into a acute injuries. Although most people can return injuries are easily noticed by a huge bulge on the

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functional and anatomic position. (1B) Clavicle Fractures Clavicle fractures account for 5% of all fractures. An athlete presents with pain over the clavicle, swelling and bruising, and inability to use the affected extremity normally. It is important to check closely for associated

(2A) Mid Shaft Clavicle Fracture With Displacement Before Surgery

injuries.(2A) Most clavicle fractures will heal without surgical intervention. Treatment is with either a simple sling or a figure-of-eight sling for several weeks. After pain subsides, and radiographs show some evidence of early healing, the sling can be discontinued and range of motion can be

started. This is usually between 3 and 6 weeks for healthy patients. Full contact may be started Summary in 3-6 months if healing is uneventful. There are several situations in which clavicle Injuries to the clavicle and AC joint commonly fractures should be fixed with surgery. Injuries occur in contact sports, usually when a direct in which the bone comes through the skin (open blow to the lateral shoulder occurs when the fractures), or nearly athlete’s arm is at his or comes through the skin, her side. Most of these should be fixed. (2B) injuries can be managed Injuries in which the with sling immobilization, bone fragments are ice and gradual return to widely displaced, have sports under the direction of little bony contact, or are a physician. There are some overlapped, may do better instances of severe injury with surgery. In these bad which are best managed injuries strength, healing with surgical fixation. rates, rate of return Dr. Bremner is available to sports, and patient at DMOS – East at 1301 satisfaction may be better Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 213, with surgical fixation. Des Moines. To reach Dr. Treatment options should (2B) Mid shaft clavicle fracture after fixation Bremner or to schedule an be thoroughly discussed appointment please call 515with the treating 299-6363. orthopaedic surgeon.

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From Pella to Pit Row: Former Dutch in NASCAR Larry Happel Central Colloge Sports Information Director

Given the choice, Cam Waugh would still rather spend his Saturdays clad in red and white, eyeing open patches of FieldTurf at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium while barreling upfield in an adrenaline-fueled surge with another kickoff return. College football ended for Waugh and teammate Matt VerMeer in 2008 after helping Central secure three Iowa Conference titles in four seasons. But that’s when life for the two former Dutch wide receivers took a dramatic left turn into the high-decibel world of NASCAR. In less than a year, they journeyed from Pella’s tranquil brick streets to the thunder of pit row at the famed Indianapolis Brickyard. The pressure-packed precision required of them on auto racing pit crews brings the kind of rush they never thought they’d experience anywhere but the Central end zone. “It’s a lot of the same adrenaline,” VerMeer said. “When I left Central, really, I didn’t expect to ever get that feeling again. The only difference is you have seven guys on a team here, instead of 100.” Waugh and VerMeer were hired by Hendrick Motorsports. Waugh landed a spot with the Nationwide series, NASCAR’s second-highest tier of competition, while VerMeer vaulted to the big leagues, working with superstar Jeff Gordon in the elite Sprint Cup series. “It’s a lot of fun,” said VerMeer, a Montezuma

native whose family owns an auto dealership. “Growing up as a Jeff Gordon fan, it’s kind of a dream come true. It’s very interesting.” Neither came to Pella in 2005 thinking that they could parlay football into a professional athletics career. But then Central strength and conditioning coach Jake Anderson received a flyer about a tryout in Omaha for positions with a NASCAR pit crew. He smiled and saved it for VerMeer, whose passion for the world of wheels was well known. VerMeer jumped on it. “He was joking, but I was 100 percent serious,” he said. Hendrick Motorsports was looking for skilled athletes for its innovative new developmental pit crew program. The theory was that in a job where a second’s delay can costs thousands of dollars, sprint times outweigh socket wrench skills. “In the past, they didn’t have true athletes on the pit crews,” VerMeer said. “Just guys who

Former Central College wide receivers Cam Waugh (left) and Matt VerMeer used their football training to help launch careers working on NASCAR pit crews. VerMeer, of Montezuma, is on Jeff Gordon’s Sprint Cup team while Waugh works primarily on the Nationwide circuit.

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knew about cars.” At the initial April tryout in Omaha, VerMeer and Waugh were part of a herd of applicants who were tested for strength and agility. “It was sort of like the NFL Combine,” VerMeer said. “They did bench press testing and agility tests. They were looking for athletes who could come in and learn.” In late June the duo was sent to a final round of tryouts at the Hendrick Motorsports headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., where much of the testing mirrored his Central workouts. “I was well prepared after being a Central football player,” VerMeer said. But Central taught VerMeer more than bigger, faster, stronger. “The main thing I found working with Coach (Jeff) McMartin and Coach Anderson over the years is they’re just people who want more in their lives,” VerMeer said. “They’re dedicated and they just treat people right. When I was trying out, I was always staying late and offering to help people. Just doing the little things and doing them right. Central taught me that’s important and that’s what I try to do.” The little things matter at Hendrick Motorsports, which is among NASCAR’s top racing teams, with drivers like Gordon, Jimmy Johnson, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Mark Martin. VerMeer and Waugh were among nine athletes who gained a six-month position on

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the developmental crew, then survived a final cut before seven were hired. VerMeer then won a tryout for the rear tire carrier position on Gordon’s No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Dupont/Pepsi/National Guard Chevrolet crew. Gordon has rock star status in one of the nation’s most popular sports. Every race he enters has a big-game aura, and every pit stop is like fourth-and-goal. “It’s very intense,” VerMeer said. “Jeff has won four Cup championships. There’s pressure with him to win every weekend. A pit stop can make or break you. If he has to pit when he’s in first place and we mess up as a crew, that could put him at 10th or 15th place. Then his chances aren’t as good.”

Casey’s Sprint Car Driver Danny Lasoski Wins at Cottage Grove Speedway World of Outlaws Press Release: Cottage Grove, OR - Danny Lasoski certainly didn’t forget how to get to Victory Lane with the World of Outlaws, despite having gone 77 consecutive races without a victory dating back to July of 2009. He returned to a very familiar place Sept 1 and that was the winner’s circle at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon, as he scored his first win of 2010 and the fourth of his career with the series at the

high-banked ¼-mile bullring. Lasoski took the lead from Craig Dollansky coming off turn two on the 23rd lap and would pace the remainder of the 40-lap contest, using four strong double file restarts to stay out front. For the 2001 World of Outlaws champion, the $10,000 win was the 87th of his career with the series. “This feels great,” said Lasoski. “Lonnie Parsons (Car Owner) deserves a lot more of these. We’ve had a terrible year and want to thank him and Don Lamberti and all the people at Casey’s General Stores and everyone that is involved in this team and makes it strong. This show that we never gave up. Every time you win is great and it definitely builds momentum.”

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Zack Vervaecke Wins Brokers International LTD. Iowa Open Susan Thompson Contributing Writer

The annual tournament Second place went to that brings Iowa’s top Sean McCarty, head pro professional and amateur at Brown Deer Golf Club in golfers together was Coralville. McCarty was two held Aug. 20-22 at Lake strokes behind Vervaecke, Panorama National (LPN) and won $4,800. near Panora. The Brokers Jerry Smith, who has International Ltd. Iowa earned $2.3 million as a Open drew 108 players to professional golfer since the course that previously 1987, took home $3,000 hosted the tournament for third place with a score from 1985 to 1998. of 208. He won another Zack Vervaecke $1,500 with the low of Grimes, head golf score of 63 in the pro-am professional at Jester tournament. Park Golf Course near Luke Joy was the low Granger, won the amateur, finishing in a tie for tournament with a sixth place with a three-day Zack Vervaecke of Grimes is shown with three-day total of 205. total of 210. Joy, of Dorset, Roger McCarty, CEO of Brokers International England, was a member of Vervaecke shot 66 the Ltd. Vervaecke received a trophy and a first and third days, with the Drake University men’s check for $7,000 for his score of 11-undera 73 the second day. He golf team before graduating par in the Brokers International Ltd. Iowa earned a $7,000 check for Open held at Lake Panorama National. last spring. the win. Mark Rohde of Vervaecke finished Marshalltown won the senior fifth in the 2008 Iowa Open. “I was about as division with a final score of 214, earning a nervous today as I’ve ever been playing golf,” $2,258 check. The addition in 2010 of a senior he said, following an awards presentation on division was one of the new enhancements for the LPN 18th green. “I’ve never been a part of this annual tournament. anything like this. Everyone connected with the Prize money increased significantly with tournament – the spectators, the volunteers, Brokers International Ltd. as the title sponsor. the other players – has been wonderful.” The total purse for the open division was

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$37,575, with more than $7,000 awarded in the senior division. A contract between the Iowa Section PGA and Brokers International Ltd. signed in July 2009 brings the tournament to Lake Panorama National for at least five years. The Panora insurance marketing company pledged $25,000 annually to the event. Roger McCarty is the Brokers International Ltd. founder and CEO. He said his company is committed to making the 2011 Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open even bigger and better. “Everyone is having so much fun with this,” McCarty said. “The Iowa Open is back where it belongs — Lake Panorama National.” John Dinnebier, LPN general manager and director of golf, serves on the Iowa Section PGA board of directors. He said the increase in prize money enticed more players to participate in this year’s tournament. “Last year there were about 80 players in the tournament. We are excited the Iowa Open has returned to Lake Panorama National, and grateful to Brokers International for helping us bring it here,” he said. Dinnebier, who played in the three-day tournament in addition to handling his LPN general manager duties, finished in 15th place, just 10 strokes off the lead.

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