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Where will Iowa basketball spending rank in transfer portal?
You have to pay to play.
That’s the way the new world of college sports works, especially football and men’s basketball, the two moneymakers for programs across the country. The financial aspect of competing is looming larger than ever now, and to win in those sports, it requires serious financial backing.
It costs now to recruit top talent from high school and even more to lure in top talent from the transfer portal, which can infuse instant upgrades to a roster. The Iowa Hawkeyes had a portal-heavy roster this year during their magical Elite 8 run during March Madness and will once again be shopping for more high-end talent.
Iowa won’t just be among the big spenders in the Big Ten, but On3’s Pete Nakos believes Iowa is going to be among those big spenders in the sport of college basketball, potentially nearing double-figures in the millions.
The Next Tier: $8 to $10 million
Louisville, Texas A&M, Iowa, St. Louis, Providence and BYU make up the next tier of top spenders, all expected to spend over $8 million and can touch $10 million if they want. Other top spenders of note will likely be Virginia and Washington, among others.
Alabama was in the $8 to $10 million range this season, and the Crimson Tide are expected to have similar funding available. They will be able to crack into the next tier if they need to, sources said. – Pete Nakos, On3
Iowa’s first priority via the transfer portal is replacing the crater-sized hole in the starting lineup left by point guard Bennett Stirtz, who carried this team at times this year and was the engine that made this team go.
After that, Iowa needs to add size on the interior. While they were able to play most of the year, finding ways to win despite lacking some size, having a true big man only further unlocks Ben McCollum’s offense.
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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Four people were arrested during two separate traffic stops by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
The sheriff’s office explained that just before 8:30 p.m., an Iowa County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a vehicle in the 7000 block of US Highway 18-151 in the Town of Ridgeway.
Lee J. Kaul, 47, of Ridgeway was arrested for operating while revoked (REV due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal), possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic drug.
Kaul was additionally held on a Wisconsin Department of Corrections probation hold and transported to the Iowa County Jail.
About an hour later, another Iowa County deputy stopped a vehicle near US Highway 18 and Lisa Street in the City of Dodgeville, the sheriff’s said.
The sheriff’s office explained three people were arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia to manufacture/compound/convert/produce/store methamphetamine.
Ronald E. Slater, 56, of Platteville, Rayven E. Stanisch, 30, of Linden and Amy M. Gregory, 38, of Linden were all taken to the Iowa County Jail.
Gregory was also held on a Wisconsin Department of Corrections probation hold.
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The Iowa City Community Band (ICCB) returns this summer with performances throughout Iowa City and Coralville in June and July. Now in its 43rd season, ICCB is proud to once again be led by Rob Medd, a retired band director from Iowa City West High School, for the 19th year.
We perform nine times, including Coralville’s 4thFest Parade and pre-fireworks show. Our first three concerts are:
- 12 noon, Saturday, June 6 at the Iowa Arts Festival in downtown Iowa City
- 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 10 at McPherson Park
- 7 p.m., Sunday, June 14 at Fairmeadows Park
Each concert features a combination of traditional marches, contemporary pieces, and some familiar classics. For a full concert schedule, visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ICCBand).
Rehearsals are held on Saturdays at 10 a.m. (May 30 through July 18, excluding June 6 and July 4) at West High School. New members — high school age and older — are welcome throughout the summer, with no audition required. Because new music is introduced each week, participation is flexible and ideal for those who can only join for part of the season. If you are interested in participating or learning more, send an email to iccb.communityband@gmail.com.
ICCB operates solely on donations from individuals and local businesses to provide free concerts to the public.
If you would like to contribute, send your donation to: Iowa City Community Band – c/o West Music, 1212 5th Street, Coralville, IA 52241. Make checks payable to “Iowa City Community Band”.
The Iowa City Community Band is ready for a great summer of making music together. We hope that you’ll join us often, either as a musician or an audience member. See you at the park.
April Donlon serves as the publicist and plays Alto Saxophone for the Iowa City Community Band.
MONONA, Iowa (KCRG) – One person was injured and a suspect is dead after a stabbing in Monona Wednesday night.
Monona police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 200 block of South Page Street at 7:37 p.m.
Officers found a person outside a residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. The person was taken to a local hospital with a tourniquet applied.
According to investigators, the suspect barricaded himself on the second floor of the residence, where he had access to several firearms. The Clayton County CERT Team was called in after several attempts to get the suspect to exit the residence failed.
The suspect was found dead from what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
This is an ongoing investigation. No further information has been released.
Copyright 2026 KCRG. All rights reserved.
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