Women's Tennis Travels to Missouri for Ace for the Cure Oct 4, 2009
Joining the Cardinals will be competitors from host University of Missouri, Texas Tech, and Drake University. All matches are free and open to the public, with donations being accepted to benefit cancer research. (Uoflsports.com)
Tennis Ends Day One of Ace for a Cure Oct 3, 2009
MIZ= University of Missouri TTECH= Texas Tech University DU= Drake University LU= University of Louisville. SINGLES. (Mutigers.com)
Women's Tennis Preps for Two Events Oct 2, 2009
Joining the Lady Raiders will be competitors from the University of Missouri, University of Louisville, and Drake University. Play will begin daily at 10:00 AM with a round of doubles followed by two rounds of singles. (Texastech.com)
Tigers Prepare for Second Annual Ace For A Cure Tournament Oct 1, 2009
Joining the Tigers this weekend will be University of Louisville, Drake University, and Texas Tech University. The visiting schools will provide stiff competition for the Tigers as well as an early look at conference play. (Mutigers.com)
Forbidden Broadway coming to Algona Sep 24, 2009
Karla Kash, head of musical theater at Drake University, directs and choreographs the four-person cast. Cast members are Amy Burgmaier, Craig Peterson, Liz Ward and Eric Shepard. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Shepard leads Coyotes past Drake Sep 20, 2009
After the debacle last Saturday in Cedar Falls where the University of South Dakota football team lost 66-7 to Northern Iowa, the team was primed for either a big win or a big let down Saturday as undefeated Drake University visited the DakotaDome. The Coyotes got the victory, and in convincing fashion on their way to a 51-21 drubbing of the Bulldogs. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Hawkeyes Swept by Drake Sep 13, 2009
IOWA CITY, IA - The University of Iowa volleyball team was defeated by Drake University in the final round of the Hawkeye Challenge Saturday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes in straight sets, 25-21, 25-15, 25-21. (Hawkeyesports.com)
West inducts 4 into new Academic Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
Raecker, of Des Moines, is a member of the Iowa House of Representatives and executive director of the Institute for Character Development at Drake University. Lawrence is director of the Space Systems Research Center and assistant professor in the department of astronautics at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hall of Fame trio Sep 8, 2009
Brown serves as director of the Drake Relays, a prestigious track and field meet at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa that celebrated its 100th year this April. Brown said he hopes the fact that he went on to earn a doctoral degree encourages students from New Iberia to strive to achieve their goals. (New Iberia, LA)
Is the political ground shifting under Iowa Democrats? Sep 6, 2009
However, Drake University political science professor Dennis Goldford said his read of the current political environment is that Republicans are somewhat energized and Democrats, at least temporarily, have been put back on their heals by hard-line conservative forces nationally who have fanned worries over social change and economic uncertainty. "Change is threatening to people," he said, especially in "a rotten economy where they're worried about holding onto their jobs and holding onto their... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Harkin hopeful Senate will pass food safety bill Sep 4, 2009
"This is an urgent matter. We can't put it off," Harkin told a food safety forum at Drake University. "Americans enjoy basically safe and wholesome food. But, let's be honest, it can be safer, and it must be safer. There is a shared interest all through the food systems to do much better," he added. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ogden is one of five schools in "Smart and Good" project Aug 29, 2009
Twelve Ogden School District educators attended workshops at Drake University in Des Moines July 13-17 to learn concepts of Smart Schools, a new project of Character Counts. In Iowa. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Veteran offense stokes Coyote title hopes Aug 25, 2009
3 -- William Penn Univevrsity -- 7 p.m.Sept. 12 -- at University of Northern Iowa -- 4:05 p.m.Sept. 19 -- Drake University -- 4:05 p.m.Sept. 26 -- Southeastern Louisiana University -- 4:05 p.m.Oct. 3 -- at University of North Dakota* -- 4 p.m.Oct. 10 -- University of California-Davis* -- 2 p.m.Oct. 17 -- at Montana State University -- 2:05 p.m.Oct. 31 -- at University of Northern Colorado -- 2:30 p.m.Nov. 7 -- Southern Utah* -- 4:05 p.m.Nov. 14 -- at Cal Poly* -- 8:05 p.m.* Great West Conference... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Jon R. Pearce Aug 22, 2009
He was also a graduate of the Drake University School of Law, where he wrote for the law review. He married Dona M. Pittman June 21, 1969, in Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Cyclones' Cave is All-Area SB Player of the Year Aug 21, 2009
She will continue her education at Drake University this fall after qualifying for a two-year pre-pharmacy program. She then plans to attend a four-year pharmacy school. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Drake Universitys Cody Schweinefus wins his third TOC championship Aug 17, 2009
Drake Universitys Cody Schweinefus wins his third TOC championship ... The junior-to-be at Drake University and Decorah native locked up his second straight Tournament of Champions title Sunday afternoon at Atlantic Golf and Country Club, shooting a 66 on the final day to walk away with another crown relatively uncontested. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Visionary brought Volusia businesses together Aug 14, 2009
"A Joliet, Ill., native, Fifer played trombone in school and professionally, including with Lawrence Welk. His Navy service during World War II in the Pacific included command of a vessel during pre-invasion minesweeping with the U.S. 7th fleet. His Drake University (Iowa) degree was in business and finance.A former banker, marketing executive, Daytona Beach Area Chamber of Commerce vice president and director of the chamber's Committee of 100, Fifer retired from the VMA and passed... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Mental-health defenses hard to prove (25) Aug 9, 2009
Robert Rigg, an associate professor of law and the director of the criminal defense program at Drake University in Des Moines, said insanity and diminished responsibility are far from automatic get-out-of-jail-free cards. "Any time you've got a situation where you're defending (a client), it's uphill to begin with," he said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
CME Group Enters Into New Employment Agreements with Chief Executive Officer Craig S. Donohue and President Phupinder Gill Aug 7, 2009
He holds an MBA degree from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, a JD degree from John Marshall Law School, a master of laws degree from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law and a bachelor's degree from Drake University. Gill, 48, has served as President since January 2004 and joined the company in 1988. (PR Newswire)
Athletes of the Week Aug 6, 2009
Erdelyi automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships to be held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa from June 11-14. Sluiter of the men's golf team led the Trojans to a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships and tied for ninth individually with a three-day total of 297 (+9). (Usctrojans.com)
Kirk's Corner: Wilhelm hopes to kick competition Aug 5, 2009
Wilhelm qualified for the national competition by advancing from the regional event at Drake University on July 10. It s great exposure, Wilhelm said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Dobbs challenges his own network Aug 5, 2009
"It's very cutthroat," said Janet Keefer, a Drake University journalism professor and former CNN producer. "As long as he isn't doing anything that's driving viewers away, they'll keep him.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
AREA SCENE: Streetball lesson set for Tuesday Aug 2, 2009
The schedule also includes two games at the Drake University tournament. We feel this is a very competitive schedule for our second year of the transition, said Boots, who will be entering his 22nd season at USD. It should help us build in the process. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
12 track athletes from CP advance to Junior Olympics Jul 31, 2009
Twelve athletes from the Texas Thunder Track Club of Cedar Park recently qualified for the 2009 AAU Jr. Olympics (JO) at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. The athletes will compete in 17 different events at JO between July 31 and Aug. 8. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
GOP Minn. Gov. Pawlenty builds brand nationally Jul 31, 2009
Drake University politics professor Dennis Goldford said a northern governor must find a way to appeal to an increasingly southern GOP base. He needs to weave a message attractive both to people who want to make the party more pure and to those seeking centrist remodeling. (Concord Monitor)
Tulane's Toledo Tabs David Fox as the Green... Jul 29, 2009
Prior to New Mexico, Fox served as the wide receivers coach at his alma mater, Drake University, from 1992-94 and helped the Bulldogs to a combined record of 22-7. He broke into coaching as a graduate assistant at Drake in 1990, where he helped with the instruction of receivers and served as the academic liaison for the football team. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
GOP candidates weigh in on smoking ban, casinos Jul 24, 2009
Paul McKinley, a Republican from Chariton who is exploring a run for governor, did not attend Wednesday's event sponsored by , Mediacom, Walmart and Drake University. More Stories from News. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Thomsen/Paasch Engagement Jul 24, 2009
The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Atlantic High School, a 2004 graduate of Iowa State University, and a 2006 graduate of Drake University. She previously taught kindergarten in Atlantic and will teach kindergarten at Emerson Elementary in Marion this fall. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Lakeside DixieFest set for Saturday, Sunday Jul 23, 2009
Members include music faculty from Simpson College, Drake University, and Iowa State University. This group has been funded in part with a grant from the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
GOP candidates criticize smoking ban exemptions Jul 23, 2009
Paul McKinley, a Republican from Chariton who is exploring a run for governor, did not attend Wednesday's event sponsored by , Mediacom, Wal-Mart and Drake University. Charlotte Eby can be reached at 515-422-9061 or. (Sioux City Journal)
State could file charges after Price Lab audit Jul 21, 2009
However, Robert Rigg, director of the Criminal Defense Program at Drake University Law School, said the information could lead to criminal allegations. "What you have is possibly fraud, if you can show there was intentional misrepresentation of a material fact to gain a benefit," he said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
A heavy load Jul 18, 2009
A graduate of Texas A&M University and Drake University Law School, Ortega is a 15-year law veteran who took a four-year hiatus to serve as the executive vice president of Grand Rapids, Mich. s , Inc., one of the largest, privately held truckload companies in the country. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
REGION ROUNDUP: Coyote football team to face Illinois State in 2011 Jul 15, 2009
USD will also honor the inductees during halftime of the Coyotes home game with Drake University at the DakotaDome. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Departing FC coach will remember ‘wonderful kids' Jul 15, 2009
He earned his bachelor's degree at Mankato State University and his master's degree at Drake University. One of Eckerman's earliest Forest City coaching memories is coaching eighth grade football. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Seven to enter Coyote Hall of Fame Jul 15, 2009
The inductees will also be honored at halftime of the Coyotes' football game against Drake University at the DakotaDome ... 6 as a senior after transferring to USD from Drake University ... Since 1988, he has served as sports information director at Drake University. (Sioux City Journal)
Missy Tiber announces women's basketball staff Jul 2, 2009
Prior to her four-year stint at SCU, Bauer spent 2000-03 at Drake University, helping lead the Bulldogs to a Missouri Valley Conference championships and two NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the 2002 Sweet 16. The Durand, Wis. (Siusalukis.com)
Tony George Out, Management Changes Announced At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jul 1, 2009
" Jeffrey G. Belskus President and CEO, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation In his role with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Jeff Belskus has had primary leadership responsibility for the financial operation of Hulman ny in Terre Haute and its subsidiaries, including IMS and the Indy Racing League. More: Terre Haute native Belskus joined the company in 1987 and was elevated to treasurer in 1989. Already functioning as the company's chief financial officer, he was promoted to vice... (FOX59, IN)
Men's Soccer Releases 2009 Schedule Jun 25, 2009
will pit the Tigers against two NCAA Tournament qualifiers from a season ago in the University of Missouri-Kansas City on Sept. 11 and Drake University on Sept. 13. Both squads one their respective conferences to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. (Gotigersgo.com)
NACMA Announces 2008-09 Award Winners Jun 23, 2009
Cleveland, Ohio - The National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) has selected its 2008-09 award winners. Initiated in 2003, the NACMA Awards program honors outstanding achievement in marketing and promotions. (Nacda.com)
Athletic marketing winners include N.D., Grand Valley, Mich. Tech. Jun 21, 2009
Niles Michigan - The Niles Star. Note: This is not a scientific poll. (Niles Star, MI)
Sports Briefs Jun 19, 2009
Westrum, a Drake University volleyball recruit, was also named the outstanding female athlete of the Drake Relays when she anchored the 4x400 relay in a meet record of 3:50. 21. (Sioux City Journal)
Lawton/Nelson Engagement Jun 18, 2009
Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 9:50 AM CDT Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lawton announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Jessica Lawton to Michael Nelson, son of James and Claudine Nelson of Cherry Hill, N.J. The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate from Atlantic High School and is a 2002 graduate from Drake University in Des Moines. The groom-to-be is a 1991 graduate of Cherry Hills East High School and 1996 graduate of Rowan University in Glasboro, N.J. They will be married July 3 in Okoboji... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Waverly author pens book to help lawyers (6) Jun 16, 2009
She graduated from law school at Drake University in 1991 and is a general practitioner with an emphasis in family, personal injury and business law. "I have been so blessed to have had wonderful colleagues and mentors in my life," Thalacker says. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Masters at music: Area’s top senior musicians among best in state, too Jun 6, 2009
College: Drake University. CLARA BYOM, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Grimm, Shapard to Compete at NCAA Championships Jun 4, 2009
19 seconds, after starting in the inside lane of the second heat at Drake University. Shapard won her first-round heat with a time of 59. (Utahutes.com)
Iowa presidential campaigning returns... Jun 1, 2009
Even if they wanted to delay campaigning until, say, a year before the caucuses, Drake University political science professor Dennis Goldford said Iowans wouldn't have much luck. "Whether or not Iowans get tired of it, the fact remains that Iowa is still first in the nation until one or both parties determine otherwise," said Goldford. (The Drudge Report)
Cami Wells Inducted Into North Dakota Track And Field Hall Of Fame May 30, 2009
Wells went on to compete collegiately at Drake University and was a three-time Missouri Valley Conference champion, winning the 3000 twice (and setting the MVC record in the process) and running as a member of the 3200 relay team ... Position: Head Coach Men's 's Cross Country and Head Coach Women's Track Coach Head Women's Cross Country Coach since fall 1999 Head Men's Cross Country Coach since fall 2002 Head Women's Track Coach since fall 2006 Hometown: Dickinson, ND High School: Dickinson... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Chi-Hi seniors earn scholarships, awards May 29, 2009
Chippewa Valley Technical College ( 500): Dan Frenette; Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ( 500): Jordan Krista; Drake University Academic Scholarship ( 8,000 renewable, total 32,000): Antonia Zenner; Drake Presidential ( 8,500 renewable for 34,000) and Drake Fine Arts Music Scholarship ( 9,000 renewable total 36,000): Julia Johnson. Concordia College Academic Scholarship ( 9000 renewable for total 36,000) and Concordia Music Scholarship ( 2,500 renewable for total 10,000): Kyra Sommerfeld;... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
School move worries teachers, parents May 27, 2009
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa and received his master s degree from Drake University. He began teaching at Mason City in 2001. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
MHS class of 2009 faces the unknown May 26, 2009
Emily plans to double major in broadcast news and law, politics and society next year at Drake University in Des Moines. The sisters were closer when they were younger, Emily said, but have their own interests and personalities now. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Newman Catholic High graduates, scholarship winners May 26, 2009
Stephen Henrich Wartburg-Regent Scholarship, Truman State-Pershing Scholarship, Truman State National Merit Scholarship, Drake University Presidential Scholarship, Drake Trustee Scholarship, Wartburg Cedar Valley Science Symposium Scholarship, United States Achievement Academy, Hy-Vee Scholarship, Coe College-Williston Jones Scholarship, Simpson-Cowles Fellow, National Merit Scholarship, Father White Memorial Scholarship. Courtney Hensley College Connection Textbook Scholarship. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
West Liberty takes 8th in Class 2A May 25, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa Despite taking fourth in the 4x400 relay, West Liberty fell from fourth to eighth in the final Class 2A boys team standings at the coed state track meet Saturday on the Drake University campus. The Comets foursome of Tomas Lira, Mason Garcia, Justin Meyers and Ty Nortman were fourth in the 4x400, clocking in at 4 minutes, 29. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Stoakes, Willms rule state oval writeGalleryLink ("galleryid=35&gallery_page=0&album_page=1&albumid=254"); May 25, 2009
Dike-New Hartford's Hannah Willms catches her breath after running anchor in the Girls 2A Sprint Medley Relay Finals at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 23, 2009. (DAWN J. SAGERT / Courier Staff Photographer) ~ADVERTISING~ | | | | | Sunday, May 24, 2009 6:09 AM CDT Stoakes, Willms rule state oval By NICK PETAROS, DES MOINES --- Hannah Willms and Sara Stoakes aren't ones to let previous success go to their heads. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Who will challenge Culver? (29) May 24, 2009
Dennis Goldford, a professor of politics at Drake University, said Culver hasn t yet solidified his support as he seeks a second term and has work cut out for him. "That first re-election bid is always the toughest," Goldford said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Oelwein's McAllister, Hudson 4x2 relay team claim titles May 23, 2009
Oelwein's Tashina McAllister, right, leads Marion's Kelsey Labs, left, in the Girls 3A 400 Meter Hurdle final at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake University in Des Moines on Friday. McAllister won the event with a final score of 1:04. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Willms, Stoakes set records at state writeGalleryLink ("galleryid=35&gallery_page=0&album_page=1&albumid=254"); May 23, 2009
68 seconds at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Stoakes won the event and holds the state record of 56. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
DNH's Willms sets all-class record in high jump May 23, 2009
Dike-New Hartford's Hannah Willms competes for a state record of 6' 11'' in the Girls 2A High Jump Finals at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, May 22, 2009. The record was not broken. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
North Tama's Stoakes victorious in 400 hurdles May 23, 2009
North Tama's Sara Stoakes glides over the final hurdle in the 1A Girls 400-meter hurdle finals at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, May 22, 2009. Stoakes won the event with a final time of 1:02. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Cedar Falls nipped in 4A distance medley May 23, 2009
Cedar Falls' Jordan Velasquez, center, runs anchor in the 4A boys distance medley relay at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, May 22, 2009. (DAWN J. SAGERT / Courier Staff Photographer) ~ADVERTISING~ | | | | | Friday, May 22, 2009 9:30 PM CDT Cedar Falls nipped in 4A distance medley By JIM SULLIVAN. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Area track competitors clear big hurdles May 23, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa The area cleared a lot of hurdles, literally, to get medals on Friday at the state coed track meet on Friday on the campus of Drake University. In both Class 1A and 2A, the area took home a third-place medal in the 400 hurdles. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
West Liberty boys fourth after first day of state track May 23, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa Area school West Liberty currently sits fourth in the Class 2A boys team standings after the first day of the coed state track meet on the Drake University campus. The Comets scored 10 team points on Thursday, helped by a third place finish by Ty Nortman in the 400, a fifth by Cody Hudson in the shot put and an eighth place finish by Justin Meyers in the long jump. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Schiffer places third in discus May 22, 2009
Posted:Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:56 PM CDT. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Globe Gazette) DES MOINES Matt Schiffer was pleased. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Bob Spiegel, former Globe editor, dies at 87 May 22, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Spiegel was a long-time historian of the Drake Relays, having attended 64 Drake Relays. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Moore places third in 3,000 May 22, 2009
Posted:Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:56 PM CDT. Moore placed third in the event. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Looking Back May 21, 2009
Ned Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Miller will be a candidate for the liberal arts degree at Drake University on June 1. Bob, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Speas left for sea duty on May 5th. (Kalona News, IA)
