On Campus Report May 10, 2008
n Lena-Winslow grad John Schroeder, a Loras College baseball player, was 2-for-4 with a solo homer as Loras shutout Buena Vista University 4-0. Schroeder scored twice and drove home one. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Deceased Columbus priest on abuser list (24) May 8, 2008
McLaughlin, a native of Dubuque, was ordained at the American College of Louvain in Belgium after graduating from Loras College in Dubuque. He also attended Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Metro Briefs May 5, 2008
Out of all the Iowa colleges competing, Daily Iowan TV won the most awards of the night with Wartburg College and Loras College receiving 12 and 10 awards, respectively. "We not only have The Daily Iowan newsroom at our disposal, but we also have a lot of people who want to see Daily Iowan TV succeed," said Jay Knoll, executive producer for the show, which airs five nights a week on UITV.. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Women's soccer adds two for 2008 May 2, 2008
She has two younger sisters, Savanna and Chloe and a twin sister, Brittan, who will be playing soccer for Loras College. Rooney, who also participated on her high school basketball team, is a member of the National Honor Society and was a member of the honor roll all four years. (Judolphins.com)
Andrew Palileo Named Washington State Volleyball Coach Apr 16, 2008
Lamppa was the head volleyball coach at Loras College (Dubuque, Iowa) from 1999 to 2003, with a 98-45 record and four-straight 20-win seasons ... He went on to earn a masters degree in physical education from Loras College in 2000. (Wsucougars.com)
Couple is wed Apr 15, 2008
She is a 2000 graduate of Johnsburg High School and a 2004 graduate of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. She is a marketing manager at Le Saint Logistics in Elgin. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Today in the Cedar Valley Apr 5, 2008
Wartburg baseball vs. Loras College. Time: 1 p.m.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Shirley Ann Conry (3) Mar 20, 2008
Shirley graduated from Our Lady of Victory Academy in 1957 and Loras College, Dubuque, in 1982, with a bachelors degree in social work ... In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Shirley Conry Memorial Scholarship at Loras College, Dubuque; Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix; and Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Ariz ... The funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Chapel on the Loras College campus, Tuesday, April 1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Meningitis victim had strain not covered by vaccine Mar 9, 2008
The woman, Audrey Fitzgerald, 19, was found Sunday in her dorm room at Loras College ... Some colleges require the vaccination, but Loras College only recommends it. (DesMoinesRegister.com)
3M Workers Exposed to PFOA Had Increased Death Rate, Study Shows Mar 9, 2008
The death of a Loras College student in Dubuque has brought people attention to bacterial meningitis. Bacterial meningitis, an infection in the fluid lining of the brain and spinal cord. (eFluxMedia)
Student's fatal meningitis likely a strain not covered by vaccine Mar 8, 2008
Some colleges require it, but Loras College only recommends it. The shots effectiveness lasts at least several years. (DesMoinesRegister.com)
Meningitis victim at Loras College had been vaccinated Mar 7, 2008
Audrey Fitzgerald, the Loras College sophomore who died last weekend of bacterial meningitis, had been vaccinated for the disease, Loras President Jim Collins said Wednesday. "We require vaccination of all our students," Collins said. (Gazette Online)
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 (34) Mar 6, 2008
INDEPENDENCE --- Audrey C. Fitzgerald, 19, of Independence, died Sunday, March 2, at Loras College, Dubuque, where she was a student, of meningitis; services 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Independence High School, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence; visitation after 4 p.m. Thursday with an 8 p.m. rosary and after 3 p.m. Friday with a 7 p.m. vigil service, all at White Funeral Home, Independence, (319) 334-2569; memorial fund has been established. CHARLES CITY --- Bea Martin, 95, of... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Death raises concerns about meningitis Mar 6, 2008
An autopsy has revealed bacterial meningitis killed a Loras College student, freshman Audrey Fitzgerald ... Those who recently visited Loras College or have suspicious symptoms can call the Student Health Nurseline at 335-9704, James said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Loras student from Independence found dead in dorm room (1622) Mar 5, 2008
INDEPENDENCE A Loras College sophomore from Independence was found dead in her dormitory room Sunday ... According to a press release from Loras College, Dubuque police were called to Fitzgerald s room in Binz Hall on an emergency ... More information will be available on the Loras College Web site. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Independence graduate dies while attending Loras College Mar 5, 2008
According to a press release from Loras College, Dubuque police were called to Fitzgerald's room in Binz Hall for an emergency ... More information will be available on the Loras College Web site. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Loras student died of meningitis Mar 5, 2008
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'Best of both worlds' - A call to nursing took Muscatine's Dea Murray back to school where she helps promote healthy habits for kids Feb 26, 2008
Now, I enjoy watching my daughter swim for Loras College and my son coach basketball at St. Ambrose University. I like taking walks with my husband along the Muscatine Riverfront. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
R-R-MR product Campbell named Iowa Conference player of week Jan 9, 2008
Campbell, a senior guard, registered the third-highest single-game scoring effort of her career with 25 points in a 78-69 win over previously-unbeaten Loras College. Campbell hit 8-of-13 shots from the field, including five of nine from three-point range. (Charles City Press, IO)
David Andersen Dec 25, 2007
He graduated from Cedar Rapids Regis High School in 1959 and from Loras College in Dubuque with a bachelor s degree in 1963. He taught at Wilton High School from 1963 until he retired in 1997. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Iowa students could sway caucuses Dec 23, 2007
John Edwards signs line a pathway on the Loras College campus in Dubuque, Iowa. But in Iowa, Democratic presidential campaigns are crossing their fingers that this bloc of voters can snap out of vacation lethargy and drag themselves to the caucuses on January 3. (CNN)
The Arcane Campaign Planks of '08 Dec 22, 2007
John Edwards speaks during a campaign appearance at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, in this Dec. 15, 2007 file photo. Sure, the presidential candidates have their talking points on taxes, their policies on poverty, their white papers on war. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Thieves of a Feather Dec 17, 2007
"There's this stigma attached to individuals who steal things to make a living: that they can't catch fish or forage on their own," says David Shealer of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. But Shealer has studied birds called roseate terns. (Science News for Kids)
Time flies when you're wrestling Dec 7, 2007
Teams included St. John s University, Cornell College, Loras College, and Winona State University. We wrestled pretty well the whole weekend. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ftorek kick-starts Middlebury title win Dec 2, 2007
Middlebury also defeated Loras College of Iowa in the semifinals via the shootout, and ended its great run with 623 minutes of scoreless defense, including five shutouts in as many NCAA tourney games and six consecutive overall. In addition to his shootout strike, the 5-foot-9-inch, 175-pound Ftorek set a program single-season scoring record with 17 goals - nine of them game-winners - and 39 points, earning the nickname "Mr. November" after scoring six goals (plus an assist) in five postseason... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Good Morning Cedar Valley Nov 29, 2007
--- The talented Wartburg College wrestling squad will have a meet at 7 p.m. against Loras College at the new Levick Arena on the Wartburg campus. For more details on the team, go to. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ramblers reloading for another state title run Nov 15, 2007
The team has already proven itself over the summer with a phenomenal showing at a team camp at Loras College in Iowa. Going up against some of the Midwest s top wrestlers, LaFayette grapplers won 10 of the 14 individual weight classes during the tournament. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Watch Iowa vs. Simpson Live Online! Nov 2, 2007
During Simpson's last outing a season ago, the Storm dropped a 69-52 decision at Loras College and then-head coach Chad Walthal. Walthal is now an assistant on Lickliter's staff. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Obituaries for Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 Nov 1, 2007
Kristoffer attended schools in La Crosse, as well as Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He married Meredith Richert of La Crosse on Nov. 14, 2003, in Denver. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sherden leads Luther past Beavers Oct 14, 2007
Jared Boysen had 11 tackles for Buena Vista, which will host Loras College next Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. at J. Leslie Robbins Stadium. Luther 25, Buena Vista 22. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
IAICU names Gary Steinke new president Oct 3, 2007
He holds degrees from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and Drake University in Des Moines. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Steinke to quit regent job Oct 3, 2007
"I'm a private-college person," Steinke said, a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque and Drake University, where he earned a master's degree in political science. "I've always had a great affinity for private colleges.". (Daily Iowan, IA)
Second half of season to bring mighty foes to Gaines Field Sep 21, 2007
Most recently he was a defensive coordinator at Southern Oregon University, an NAIA institution, after serving stints at Rockford College and Loras College in Iowa. He inherited a group that currently occupies the league s cellar. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Local colleges: Carthage continues hot start Sep 9, 2007
The Carthage College women s soccer team continued its fine start Saturday, beating Loras College 4-1 in a nonconference match at Art Keller Field on the Carthage campus in Kenosha. Shannon Chesna scored in the 12th minute, assisted by Maria Korosis, to give the Lady Reds a 1-0 lead, but Loras tied the match three minutes later. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Briar Cliff entertains Hastings in home opener Sep 8, 2007
"Briar Cliff's score with Concordia is not indicative of how good they are,'' cautions Mierkiewicz, a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque. "They were ahead in most statistical categories. . (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Truman makes home debut under lights against Upper Iowa Sep 8, 2007
The Bulldogs will be playing a Peacock team that defeated Loras College, 38-11, last week. Upper Iowa moved from Division III to Division II in 2006. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
NUIC GAME OF THE WEEK - Forreston at Eastland/Pearl City Aug 24, 2007
Asche played for the former Cardinals coach when he was a running backs coach at Loras College. "We have a very nice relationship and I was just kind of looking forward to it," Asche said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Rooted In Athletic Success Aug 19, 2007
Earned a baseball scholarship to Loras College. Corries Culpepper, Tampa Bay Tech: Played for Armwood (1987-89), then for Tennessee Wesleyan as a DB. Later played in two professional leagues - Arena Football (Albany Firebirds) and the Canadian Football League (Shreveport Pirates). (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Football focus: Princeton Aug 11, 2007
Schmidt will return to football practice at Loras College, now playing safety after tearing tendons in his hand from a car accident. A third old quarterback, PHS girls basketball coach Spencer Davis, also visited camp Friday. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Football Class of 2011 Introduced Jul 31, 2007
Father wrestled at Loras College and sister, Caitlin, played volleyball at Eastern Illinois. Former teammate (grammar school) and rival (high school) of Yale RB. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Brad Harris named new judge for area Jul 26, 2007
He grew up in Des Moines and received his bachelor s degree in economics from Loras College in 1976. He went on to earn his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1980. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Culver names Harris as new district court judge Jul 25, 2007
Harris received his bachelor's degree in economics from Loras College in 1976 and went on to receive his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1980. Harris will serve as a judge in District 1B, which includes Black Hawk, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Fayette, Grundy and Howard counties. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Culver appoints district judge for NE Iowa Jul 25, 2007
Harris received his bachelor's degree in economics from Loras College in 1976 and received his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1980. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Helenthal to wrestle at Coe College Jul 7, 2007
Helenthal looked at Loras College in Dubuque and Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, but felt Coe was the right fit for him. chose Coe because I really got along with the coach, Helenthal said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Kevin White To Deliver Commencement Speech And Receive Honorary Doctorate At Annual United States Sports Academy Graduation Ceremony. Jul 3, 2007
White began his career as athletics director at Loras College and Maine before becoming the athletics director at Tulane University for five years (1991-1996). In 2005, White was part of a group of 15 Notre Dame student-athletes and five administrators that traveled by bus from South Bend to New Orleans to help with repairs after Hurricane Katrina. (Und.com)
New aide Walthall rejoins an old friend Jul 2, 2007
Walthall graciously turned down Lickliter's offer because he had only been a head coach at Loras College for one year when the position at Butler was opened. "I felt there was more to be done at Loras," Walthall said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Photo Release -- First Business Bank - Madison Announces Promotion Jun 29, 2007
Mark is originally from Platteville, Wisconsin, and is a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where he received his B.S. in Finance. He is also a graduate of the Prochnow Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. (Primezone Releases)
On the run, Merrick made his mark at PCHS Jun 24, 2007
Merrick did not let a coaching change affect his running when, after two years at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, his NCAA Track and Field Hall of Fame coach Dan McClimon moved on to the University of Wisconsin. e was a phenomenal coach, said Merrick, who himself recently retired from Pekin Community High School after 25 years. (Pekin Times, IL)
Versatile Diehl learned sacrifice from father Jun 19, 2007
Jerry Jr. was the first football player in the family, an offensive lineman at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Jeff played basketball at Loras, too. (Newsday -- Sports)
MC offers summer youth programs Jun 6, 2007
Since 1982, MC graduates Bob and Judy Tucker have directed a similar camp at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. They have seen so much growth over the past two decades that four one-week sessions are now needed at Loras to accommodate all the campers. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Get to know Chad Walthall Jun 1, 2007
After leading Loras College to their first conference title since the 1950's in basketball, Coach Chad Walthall had a feeling that perhaps his friend, who was also coming off a highly successful season, might be moving on to bigger things. His friend happened to be Todd Lickliter and with Walthall just up the road in Dubuque, it was a perfect fit. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
ON CAMPUS REPORT May 21, 2007
The athletes to be featured will be Deets, Hollis, Folk, Freeport grad Jeff Meinders (Carthage College baseball), Freeport grad Lindsay Ditzler (Monmouth College track), Milledgeville grad Kalah Thorngren (North Central College track) and Freeport grad Liz Book (Loras College softball). If there are any additional seniors, please contact me via e-mail (). (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
READ MORE > May 7, 2007
LaVall Jordan and Joel Cornelle followed Lickliter to Iowa from Butler, while Chad Walthall previously worked with the new Hawkeyes coach at Eastern Michigan before he left to build a program at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. I'm very comfortable with all three of those guys. (Sioux City Journal)
Father Francis Reid May 4, 2007
Francis then continued his education at Loras College, Mount St. Bernard Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa and St. Procopious Seminary in Lisle, Ill. He was ordained a priest on May 23, 1964, at St. Cecelia's Cathedral in Omaha, Neb. (Dunlap Reporter, IA)
Six local golfers head to Class 1 state tourney May 4, 2007
Other IIAC schools include Loras College, Buena Vista University, Coe College, Central College, Wartburg College, University of Dubuque, Cornell College and Luther College. Comments. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Iowa Names New Assistant Basketball Coaches Apr 27, 2007
Walthall has been the head basketball coach at Loras College the past seven years and Director of Athletics for three years ... Walthall has been the head basketball coach at Loras College the past seven years and Director of Athletics for three years ... He was a great co-worker and he has done an outstanding job in building a successful program at Loras College. (HawkeyeNation.com)
TWO DRAMATIC WINS FOR GENERALS Apr 26, 2007
The Vikings, ranked 16th at the start of the season, defeated Loras College 10-0 Tuesday for their ninth consecutive victory. They begin league play in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Saturday afternoon with a doubleheader at home against Elmhurst College. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Thorpe Named Interim Head Coach Apr 18, 2007
Thorpe came to Saint Louis after two seasons at Ball State, where he helped the Cardinals to a 23-12 record in 2001-02 and a trip to the NIT. From 1996 to 2000, he was an assistant at Lewis University and began his career as a graduate assistant at Loras College, where he worked from 1993-96. Thorpe was a four-year letterman at St. Leo College (Fla. (Slubillikens.com)
Achievements for April 15, 2007 Apr 17, 2007
After his honorable discharge Pat attended MaryKnoll College and graduated from Loras College in Dubuque Iowa in 1969, with a Bachelor of Science Degree. After receiving his law degree, Pat went into general practice with a law firm in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Getting to know Coach Lickliter Apr 8, 2007
But, there was one person who has known Lickliter for more than ten years and that is Loras College Head Coach, Chad Walthall, who was an assistant with him at Eastern Michigan. Find out his thoughts on the new Iowa coach that many of us are just getting to know. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
IHSFCA HALL OF FAME Mar 31, 2007
And after attending Loras College, Curry made it happen. u u u u u. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Atlantic High School finds their coaching replacements Mar 30, 2007
Lammers, who will replace Craig Fredin as volleyball coach, is a West Delaware and Loras College grad who has spent the last 11 years coaching high school volleyball and softball in Texas. Lammers has been hired to teach social studies at AHS.. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
KHS grad on winning mock trial team Mar 28, 2007
Matthew Woller of Kewanee, a sophomore at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, is a member of the Loras Mock Trial team that tied for first place at the National Mock Trial Tourna-ment March 16-18 at Hamlin University in St. Paul, Minn. Forty-eight teams competed in two divisions, with Georgetown University, Brown University, Loras College and Grinnell College tying for first place ... Based on the strength of the teams wins and losses, Georgetown University, Brown University and Loras College were... (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
INSIDE AREA FOOTBALL Mar 22, 2007
Except for his four-year stint playing defensive back at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, Asche has lived in Pearl City all his life. He played football and basketball for Pearl City High School and graduated from the school in 1987. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Mid-Prairie Community School Foundations Scholarships Mar 22, 2007
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one who will attend Loras College. This scholarship can be matched with an additional $500 through Dollars for Scholars. (Kalona News, IA)
