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Waukee Northwest completes back-to-back sweep in Class 2A Iowa boys state tennis tournament

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May 22, 2024

Waukee Northwest completes back-to-back sweep in Class 2A Iowa boys state tennis tournament

The Iowa high school boys state tennis tournament in Class 2A culminated at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Wednesday.

Waukee Northwest swept the singles and doubles tournament for the second straight year. Class 1A state competition is being hosted in Waterloo at Brynes Park, with finals set for Thursday.

Here is a recap of Wednesday’s action in Iowa City.

This story will be updated with Class 1A results on Thursday.

Make that back-to-back state titles for Waukee Northwest’s Kaden Taylor

Last season, Kaden Taylor became the first Waukee Northwest tennis player to win a singles state championship. A year later, the high school senior returned to the big stage, defeating Waukee’s Quinn Monson (6-4, 6-1) to win his second-straight 2A state title.

“It’s a great feeling,” Taylor said. “I really had to fight especially in the first set going down 4-3…He’s a great player obviously and to kind of get through that, it really feels good.”

Taylor went head-to-head with Monson, a former Waukee teammate with whom he won a doubles state title in 2021.

“We got to be state doubles champs three years ago and then to get to compete in the finals of state this year was definitely something that was exciting and something we were both looking forward to,” Taylor said. “Obviously, it sucks that one of us had to come through, but it was a great match. He’s a great player so it was fun.”

Waukee Northwest’s Kellan Croatt, Jake Nelson earn second-straight doubles title in 2A

When you reach the mountaintop once, why not do it again? Waukee Northwest’s Kellan Croatt and Jake Nelson entered this year’s state tournament as the defending doubles title holders in 2A.

The junior duo added to their championship resume with a win over Linn-Mar’s Malcolm Rice and Garrett Bauermeister in straight sets (6-2, 6-1).

“It feels really, really good,” Croatt said. “We’ve been together for years…but we’ve been double partners ever since we were in fifth grade, so it just feels amazing.”

Croatt and Nelson said their routine was similar to their state title run in 2023. They admitted that they faced a bit of pressure heading into this year’s state tournament, but they found their rhythm during the second day of competition which led to another state championship trophy.

“It feels great being the second year now we’ve done this, and then this year was awesome for us at state,” Nelson said. “We had all of our players make it to compete in Day 2 and another doubles team in the semifinals also, so this was awesome.”

Marc Ray is the high school sports reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. He can be reached atMARay@gannett.com, and on X, formerly Twitter, at@themarcszn.

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Northwest Iowa Faces Flooding, Evacuations After Heavy Rains – KIWA Radio

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June 22, 2024

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Northwest Iowa Faces Flooding, Evacuations After Heavy Rains – KIWA Radio

Northwest Iowa — There are flood warnings issued in northwest Iowa as water levels continue to rise. Rock Valley Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo is closely monitoring the Rock River that runs north of town. It reached record levels during devastating flooding ten years ago, and its at those same levels again.

The projection was for a crest at about 23 and a half feet, about a foot higher than the record, but overnight the level was at about 24 and a half feet and still rising.

During the past several years, Rock Valley built berms to protect property and people. Sandbagging is underway not only in Rock Valley but other communities in nearby Lyon and Plymouth counties. Van Otterloo says evacuations have been ordered.

About 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Rock Valley officials set off the sirens in Rock Valley, meaning if people were in the evacuation zone to evacuate their houses if able. Upstream at Rock Rapids, emergency crews evacuated several homes in the wee hours of Saturday morning.

The Faith Reformed and Trinity Reformed churches in Rock Valley are serving as a shelter in that community and the Central Lyon Elementary Gym is serving as a shelter in Rock Rapids.

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Iowa State football announces five theme games for 2024

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June 21, 2024

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Iowa State football announces five theme games for 2024

Iowa State football has announced its five themes for the 2024 home slate.

Aug. 31 vs. North Dakota State (Color It Cardinal, Cyclone Club day of honor)

Fans are encouraged to wear cardinal for this game.

Sept. 21 vs. Arkansas State (Hall of Fame)

Six former Cyclones — wrestling’s Rich Binek and Mike VanArsdale, men’s basketball’s Melvin Ejim, volleyball’s Victoria Henson, women’s basketball’s Lyndsey Medders and football’s Kelechi Osemele — will be inducted into the Iowa State Hall of Fame and recognized at halftime.

Oct. 5 vs. Baylor (White Out)

Fans are encouraged to wear white for this game.

Nov. 2 vs. Texas Tech (Homecoming)

This year’s contest will mark the 111th Homecoming game in school history.

Nov. 30 vs. Kansas State (Senior Day)

Seniors will be introduced for their final time at Jack Trice Stadium. Arrive early and join in the celebration of this year’s graduating class.

More: Iowa State football unveils surprise new white alternative uniform

2024 Iowa State football schedule

Iowa State football schedule 2024

Check out which teams Iowa State football will play on its 2024 schedule, including a few first-time opponents.

Aug. 31: vs. North Dakota State
Sept. 7: at Iowa
Sept. 21: vs. Arkansas State
Sept. 28: at Houston
Oct. 5: vs. Baylor
Oct. 12: at West Virginia
Oct. 19: vs. Central Florida
Nov. 2: vs. Texas Tech
Nov. 9: at Kansas
Nov. 16: vs. Cincinnati
Nov. 23: at Utah
Nov. 30: vs. Kansas State

Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at msouthard@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.

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Northwest Iowa communities preparing for potential flooding

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June 21, 2024

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Northwest Iowa communities preparing for potential flooding

HAWARDEN, Iowa (KTIV) – The Big Sioux River at Hawarden could see some major flooding, which has spurred the community to take action.

Out in Hawarden, Iowa, volunteers and officials put together sandbags for potential flooding of the Big Sioux River. As of 12:30 p.m., the Big Sioux was at 23.5 feet, and Sioux County officials say it will crest at 36.8 feet on Sunday evening. The flood stage for the river is 20.5 and this crest will break the 35.2 feet record the Big Sioux has at Hawarden.

Several other communities like Hawarden are preparing just in case.

Another Iowa town, Akron, is anticipating the river to crest at 24.3 feet, which is getting close to its record of 25 feet. Akron officials and volunteers also plan to prepare sandbags Friday for what may come tonight and into the weekend.

Out in Rock Valley, sandbags have been delivered to the local police department and city officials are alerting residents that evacuations may be needed.