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Day, Homa, Im commit to JDC

SILVIS, Ill. — PGA Tour stalwarts Max Homa, Jason Day and Sungjae Im have committed to play in next month’s John Deere Classic on July 2-6 at TPC Deere Run. “We are very excited to have Max, Jason and Sungjae in our field this year,” said tournament director Andrew Lehman. “All three ...

Golden Plaque of Distinction

Marshalltown High School girls’ golf coach Lucas Johnson was honored last Thursday by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union as the recipient of the 2025 Golden Plaque of Distinction. The award honors the Iowa coach who has demonstrated a successful career while making notable ...

Hawkeye women add Walker as assistant

IOWA CITY — Jasmyn Walker has been named an assistant coach with the University of Iowa women’s basketball program, it was announced Monday by Hawkeye head coach Jan Jensen. “I am so excited to welcome Jas to our staff,” Jensen said. “Jas is a bright, young coach with a skill set ...

Iowa tops in wrestling attendance yet again

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. — The University of Iowa led the nation in NCAA Division I men’s wrestling attendance for the 18th season in a row, averaging 13,640 fans per dual, according to the National Wrestling Media Association’s annual attendance report. Iowa drew a capacity crowd of 14,897 ...

Second phase of Duane Banks Field renovation up for Regents’ approval

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa Athletics Department plans to continue renovating Duane Banks Field, the home of the University of Iowa baseball team, pending approval by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, next week. The second phase of a donor-funded project to improve the game-day ...

SPORTS SHORTS: West Marshall hits three homers in rout of South Hamilton

STATE CENTER — The West Marshall baseball team hit three home runs on its way to a 16-0, four-inning victory over South Hamilton in Monday’s Heart of Iowa Conference contest at Schilling Field. Hunter Polley and Evan Siegert combined on a no-hitter, each tossing two innings. Polley walked ...