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Saydel falls to Wahlert Catholic in Iowa high school baseball semifinals

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July 23, 2025

Saydel falls to Wahlert Catholic in Iowa high school baseball semifinals

After reaching the Iowa high school baseball state tournament semifinals for the first time since 1996, No. 5 seed Saydel ran into a buzzsaw, as No.1 Wahlert Catholic raced to a 10-0 mercy rule victory.

Wahlert Catholic senior pitcher Foti Rigopoulos shined on the mound and at the plate at Lewis and Clark Park in Sioux City on July 23. In five innings, he allowed only three hits and struck out seven batters. He also had two RBIs, one shy of game-leader junior Noah Krapfl’s three, to help secure the victory.

The Golden Eagles got on the board first in the bottom of the second, with Krapfl’s groundout to first allowing senior Joe Huinker to score. Saydel stopped the bleeding early in the outing by stranding a runner at third to keep it at 1-0, but it was all Wahlert from there.

The Wahlert Catholic offense caught fire in the bottom of the third, with 10 hitters coming to the plate. Junior Brandon Cummer blasted a drive to deep center field to drive home JP Elbert and Will Specht for a two-RBI triple and a 3-0 lead. Cummer got home thanks to a sacrifice fly from Rigopoulos to push the advantage to 4-0. Krapfl posted another pair of RBIs with a single that drove in Huinker and freshman pinch runner Jacob Pierro to extend his team’s edge to 6-0 entering the fourth.

With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the fourth, Wahlert Catholic junior Charlie Thole and Specht scored on an error to make the lead 8-0. A crafty base running move brought home the ninth run, as freshman Gavin Ready began to steal second base to draw the attention of the defense, allowing junior Graham Ahlers to steal home from third base. Saydel fired to home to try and prevent the score, but was not in time and Ready advanced to second.

Wahlert Catholic closed the game out in the bottom of the fifth, with Rigopoulos securing his win. The bases were loaded with one out, and his sacrifice fly drove home junior Brody Schumacher from third base for the 10-0 victory.

As a result, No. 1 Wahlert Catholic advances to face either No. 2 Pella vs. No. 3 Bishop Heelan in the state title game July 25.

A stellar season for Saydel came to an end with the loss. The Eagles finished with a 29-8 record, reaching the state tournament and winning the Heart of Iowa conference both for the first time since 2017.

A good chunk of its production returns in 2026. Four of the program’s top six hitters will be back, including junior Kamden Jorgensen, who leads the state in home runs this year with 15.

Eli McKown covers high school sports and wrestling for the Des Moines Register. Contact him at Emckown@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @EMcKown23.

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How much snow did Iowa get? See Iowa’s latest snowfall totals

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3 hours ago

December 13, 2025

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How much snow did Iowa get? See Iowa’s latest snowfall totals

A winter storm warning remains in effect until 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, for a large swath of the state, from northwest Iowa to much of central Iowa and southeast Iowa.

Drivers should expect slippery conditions.

Snow fell through the morning with accumulations of 2 to 3 inches across most of Iowa, according to the National Weather Service. The light, fluffy snow will taper off in the afternoon.

The weather service advises that snow-covered roads will make travel slick and more difficult and to use caution.

The counties affected include Pocahontas, Sac, Calhoun, Webster, Hamilton, Crawford, Carroll, Greene, Boone, Story, Marshall, Guthrie, Dallas, Polk, Jasper, Poweshiek, Warren, Marion, Mahaska, Monroe, Wapello and Davis.

Where did snow fall the most in Iowa?

Southern Iowa felt the brunt of the snow Saturday morning, with some areas experiencing nearly five inches of accumulation. Here are the highest totals so far in Iowa:

Milton: 4.5 inches
Parnell: 4.5 inches
Norwalk: 3.8 inches
Badger: 3.5 inches
Bloomfield: 3.3 inches
Carroll: 3.2 inches
Buffalo: 3.2 inches
North English: 3 inches
Winterset: 2.6 inches

How much snow has fallen in Des Moines?

The Des Moines International Airport reported 1.2 inches of snow as of 6 a.m. Saturday. Norwalk, just south of Des Moines, reported 3.8 inches of snow by 10:30 a.m. Clive reported 2.7 inches of snow at 10 a.m.

How much snow did Iowa City get?

North Liberty, just north of Iowa City, reported three inches of snow as of 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Tiffin, which is to the northwest of Iowa City, reported 2.7 inches of snow at 10 a.m.

Roads across the state are covered in snow

The Iowa DOT reported that, as of 11 a.m., many of central Iowa’s highways and interstates were completely covered with snow. The organization said travel on I-80 from central Iowa to the Illinois border is not advised.

“Visibility and road conditions are deteriorating rapidly, causing multiple crashes and closing lanes,” the DOT said in a social media post around 11 a.m.

More snow followed by frigid temps

A cold weather advisory is in effect for much of northern, central and southeastern Iowa into Sunday morning. In the Des Moines area, wind chill values could drop to as low as -15. Wind chills across the state are expected between -20 and -30 starting at 6 p.m. Saturday.

(This article has been updated to include new information.)

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Iowa man charged in connection to horse-drawn buggy crash that killed teen

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December 13, 2025

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Iowa man charged in connection to horse-drawn buggy crash that killed teen

CLARKE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – An Iowa man was charged Friday in connection to a deadly horse-drawn buggy crash that killed a teenager last month.

Jacob Wright, 41, of Grand River, is facing charges including involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of a deadly accident.

The crash happened in Clarke County on November 12. According to the crash report, Wright’s car hit the back of the buggy and ran it into a ditch.

Elmer Borntrager, 16, was thrown from the buggy and died at the scene.

Police found Wright’s damaged vehicle days later about five miles from the crash scene.

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How much snow did we get? See Iowa snowfall totals from Thursday.

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December 12, 2025

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How much snow did we get? See Iowa snowfall totals from Thursday.

Another round of snow swept through Iowa, leaving more than 3 inches in some parts of the state.

Flurries began falling in Des Moines around noon on Thursday, Dec. 11, and persisted until late in the evening.

Here’s a look at the highest snowfall totals in Iowa as of 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, according to the National Weather Service.

What were the highest Iowa snowfall totals?

West Burlington: 4 inches
Parnell: 3.8 inches
Salem: 3.8 inches
Mooar: 3.6 inches
Webster City: 3.5 inches
Muscatine: 3 inches
Yarmouth: 3 inches
Williamstown: 3 inches
New London: 2.8 inches
Riverside: 2.8 inches
Ottumwa: 2.8 inches

How much snow did Des Moines get?

Over an inch of snow fell at the Des Moines International Airport, with the National Weather Service reporting 1.1 inches as of 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11.

Grimes reported 1.3 inches of snow and other reports from the Des Moines area were around 1 inch.

Nevada in Story County reported 0.5 inches

How much snow did Iowa City get?

No reports were received from Iowa City, according to the National Weather Service. Nearby University Heights reported 1.5 inches. Oakdale reported 2 inches and North Liberty reported 1.3 inches of snow.

When is the next chance for snowfall in Des Moines?

Another round of snow is expected to begin Friday night and continue into Saturday, Dec. 13, in the afternoon.

Des Moines is projected to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow during this time. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Des Moines from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The advisory is also in effect in cities spanning from Sioux City to Davenport.

Temperatures are also expected to drop during the weekend, with daytime highs of 9 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, and lows of 10 degrees below zero on Saturday and 1 degree below zero on Sunday.

Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.

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