The Kirkwood Eagles softball team continued their impressive season by winning the Region XI championship game versus DMACC. The win extended Kirkwood’s winning streak to 45. Next up for the Eagles is a three-team divisional playoff at the Kirkwood Softball Complex. According to Head Coach Joe Yegge, Kirkwood’s leaders shined when it counted most, but [...]
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The Greater Cedar Rapids Open is living up to the commitment it made last year to raise awareness about the prevention of melanoma, and to help find a cure for what is commonly referred to as the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Tournament Co-Founder Jim McPartland recently presented Mary Rettig of The University of [...]
continue »The Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CRACVB) is pleased to announce the Iowa State United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Women’s Bowling Association has selected Cedar Rapids as the site for its 2015 state bowling tournament. “The Cedar Rapids USBC Women’s Bowling Association officers and directors are thrilled that the delegates and State Board [...]
continue »The 7th Annual COACHES FOR KIDS fundraiser is set for Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 5:30-9:00 pm at the Iowa City Downtown Sheraton Hotel. All funds raised at this event go directly to support Children of Promise programs in our communities. This event will feature 2012 Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler as Keynote Speaker. Laura, from [...]
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History was made Saturday afternoon as the Kirkwood women’s basketball team took on Southwestern Community College. Those in attendance witnessed more than the third ranked Eagles (19-3) victory over Southwestern Community College 99-44. After the last seconds ticked off the clock, Head Coach Kim Muhl had won for the 700th time in his career. Already [...]
continue »Trekman Racing will be hosting its inaugural Big Woods Sprint Triathlon on June 29, at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls. The event begins with a mass swim start to a canon blast at Big Woods Lake for a 500 meter, and continues with a 15 mile bicycle leg, and a 3.1 mile run. The [...]
continue »The Xavier Boys Cross Country team placed second yesterday in a 3A State Qualifying Meet at Anamosa. The Saints qualified for State with the runner-up finish.
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Lace up those sneakers for the 20th Annual Return of the Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 10th at Marion High School. Last year’s race saw a record-breaking 2,000 walkers and runners. Excitement is building as the Trot is on pace to set another record this year, and we invite you to join in the action! [...]
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Participants of all ages are invited to gather at Marion High School on Saturday, November 10, 2012 to run or walk in the 20th Annual Return of the Turkey Trot, beginning at 9 a.m. As in previous years, the race will consist of an 8K run and a 4K run or walk. Trotters are welcome [...]
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When Greater Cedar Rapids Open officials, golfers, fans and volunteers looked up last year, most of the time it unfortunately wasn’t to look up at the scoreboard. They were looking to see if Mother Nature was done dumping rain, lightning, thunder and wind on Hunters Ridge Golf Course. When the tournament finally ended, after four [...]
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