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Steierts honored by West Marshall wrestling

The West Marshall wrestling program honored Skip and Jim Steiert during their intersquad duals earlier this season, recognizing two of the Trojans’ all-time greats. Skip, left, went 84-12 in his three years of wrestling, qualifying for state all three years and placing fourth and second. His ...

Manske joins mass exodus

AMES — One of the top recruits in the Matt Campbell era of Iowa State football will enter the transfer portal. Alex Manske, a former four-star recruit out of Algona High School, announced he will officially place his name in the transfer portal when it opens in January. Manske is just the ...

Pavia’s lawyer in eligibility suit cites NBA pick’s return

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A lawyer for Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia and 26 other football players has cited the NCAA’s decision to allow an NBA draft pick to return to college basketball as a reason that a federal judge should let his clients play in 2026 and 2027. Although Pavia plans ...

Iowa media picks Jones for Golden Gavel honor

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa graduate center Logan Jones is the recipient of the 2025 Duke Slater Golden Gavel Award, which was voted upon by a group of Iowa media members who cover the program on a regular basis. For the second consecutive year, only one vote separated the winner from ...

SPORTS SHORTS: Storm girls score third place at Iowa Falls-Alden

IOWA FALLS — The South Hardin-BCLUW girls’ wrestling team took third place at the Iowa Falls-Alden Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 20, after sending seven wrestlers to their respective finals. The Storm scored 167 points to trail only Aplington-Parkersburg/Grundy Center (190) and Iowa Valley ...

DC Heacock announces retirement

AMES — Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has retired, ending a coaching career after four-plus decades. Iowa State announced Heacock’s decision in an emailed statement Tuesday morning. Heacock, known for a 3-3-5 scheme with the Cyclones, was a finalist for the Broyles Award ...