Women’s College Soccer: Wesleyan Falls to Westminster

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 at 11:25 am CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com 

Mediapolis — The Iowa Wesleyan women’s soccer team mustered just two shots as the Tigers fell to Westminster last night 2-0 in a SLIAC matchup.

The Blue Jays recorded 28 shots, including 19 on goal, as they evened their ledger at 1-1.

Freshman goalkeeper Kylie Mulhern was outstanding in net for the Tigers recording a match-high 16 saves.

The Wesleyan women fell to 2-2 overall and 1-2 in conference play.

They’ll be off until next Tuesday now, when they take on the Gorloks of Webster University for an early 11:00 a.m. start.

That match will be played at Mediapolis High School.

The full recap from yesterday can be found here.

Sports, Wednesday, March 17th

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 at 11:23 am CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com 

Women’s College Soccer: Wesleyan Falls to Westminster:

The Iowa Wesleyan women’s soccer team mustered just two shots as the Tigers fell to Westminster last night 2-0 in a SLIAC matchup.

The Blue Jays recorded 28 shots, including 19 on goal, as they evened their ledger at 1-1.

Freshman goalkeeper Kylie Mulhern was outstanding in net for the Tigers recording a match-high 16 saves.

The Wesleyan women fell to 2-2 overall and 1-2 in conference play.

They’ll be off until next Tuesday now, when they take on the Gorloks of Webster University for an early 11:00 a.m. start.

That match will be played at Mediapolis High School.

Men’s College Soccer: Wesleyan Ties Blue Jays in Double OT:

Francisco Javier Saldana scored in the 17th minute of the first half, but Wesleyan’s attack was silenced after that, as the Tigers and Westminster played to a 1-1 draw last night at Mediapolis High School.

Saldana had a chance to win the game in the late stages on a penalty kick, but the junior missed and the game subsequently went to overtime where neither team could find their offensive footing.

The Blue Jays outshot Wesleyan 14-9.

Vicent Sanchis recorded eight saves in net for the Tigers, also saving a penalty kick shot attempt.

Now 2-0-1 ,the Tigers will be off until next Tuesday when they welcome in Webster for a matinee affair set for 1:00 p.m.

Men’s College Basketball: Garza Becomes Two-Time AP First-Team All-American:

Iowa senior Luka Garza has become the first University of Iowa men’s basketball player to be voted first-team All-America by the Associated Press in consecutive seasons.

Garza received every vote, becoming the only unanimous selection by the 63-person media voting panel.

Joining Garza on the first team are Ayo Dosunmu of Illinois, Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert, Jared Butler of Baylor, and Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham.

Garza has led the eighth-ranked Hawkeyes to 21 victories this season, including wins in eight of their last 10 contests.

The D.C. native leads the nation in total points and 30-point games.

The two-time Big Ten Player of the Year averaged 21.9 points per game during the 20-game conference schedule, becoming just the third player since 1990 to lead the Big Ten in scoring in consecutive seasons.

No. 2 seed Iowa (21-8) will open NCAA Tournament play on Saturday against 15th-seeded Grand Canyon (17-6).

Tipoff is scheduled for approximately 5:25 p.m. in Indianapolis.

Men’s College Basketball: Pollard Speaks on Prohm Firing:

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard released a video statement on the firing of Cyclone basketball coach Steve Prohm.

Pollard fired Prohm Monday night after his sixth season at the helm in which Iowa State finished 2-22 overall and 0-18 in the Big 12.

Prohm led Iowa State to a pair of Big 12 Tournament titles and three trips to the NCAA Tournament. But the program slipped in recent years, posting three losing seasons in the last four years. Pollard says he met with Prohm several times over the past few weeks to discuss the future.

Overnight rumors have tabbed UNLV head coach T.J. Otzelberger has the favorite to replace Prohm.

Jared Stansbury of Cyclone Fanatic will join Beyond the Game Thursday night to discuss the move.

HCHC creates $22.4 million impact on local economy

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at 8:26 pm CDT

Henry County Health Center generates 555 jobs that add $22,439,542 to Henry County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. In addition, Henry County Health Center associates by themselves spend $4,615,085 on retail sales and contribute $276,905 in state sales tax revenue.

“Henry County Health Center contributes to the strength of our county’s economy in several ways. One way HCHC makes a direct positive impact is with the number of area residents we employ and their salaries and benefits. In addition, the health center and our workforce purchase goods and services from local businesses which directly supports the local economy. It is also beneficial when individuals from other communities travel to HCHC to receive health services as those individuals often purchase from local businesses while in town,” explained HCHC CEO Robb Gardner. “Having a strong health center plays an instrumental role in attracting new business, industry and residents to our area. Providing high quality health services throughout Henry County serves the health needs of our communities and keeps our economy moving forward.”

The IHA study examined the jobs, income, retail sales and sales tax produced by hospitals and the rest of the state’s health care sector. The study was compiled from hospital-submitted data on the American Hospital Association’s Annual Survey of Hospitals and with software that other industries have used to determine their economic impact.

The report found that Iowa hospitals directly employed 76,169 people and created another 67,647 jobs outside the hospital sector in 2020. As an income source, hospitals provided more than $5 billion in salaries and benefits and generated another $3 billion through other jobs that depend on hospitals.

In all, Iowa’s health care sector, which includes offices of physicians, dentists and other health practitioners, nursing home and residential care, other medical and health services, and pharmacies, contributed $20 billion to the state economy and directly and indirectly provided 344,495 jobs, or 22% of the state’s total non-farm employment.

 

The Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing hospital and health system interests to business, government and consumer audiences. All of Iowa’s 119 community hospitals are IHA members.

Vera “Dayle” Martin

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at 8:21 pm CDT

Vera “Dayle” Martin, age 94 formerly of Coralville and North Liberty died peacefully on March 4, 2021 at Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton, Iowa.

Private family services are planned for May 3rd at 1pm with burial to take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City. These services may be viewed by family and friends through the livestreaming feature on the funeral home website @ www.gayandciha.com at Dayle’s page under obituary. Donations in Dayle’s name can be made directly to MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, 232 2nd Street SE, Mason City IA 50401 (https://www.mercyone.org/northiowa/find-a-service-or-specialty/hospice-care/donations).  To share a thought, memory or condolence with Dayle’s family please visit the funeral home website @ www.gayandciha.com.

Vera Dayle Martin was born December 28, 1926, in Sweetland Township of Muscatine County, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph S. and Lois R. (Darting) Martin.  Following graduation from Columbus Junction High School in 1945, Dayle attended nursing school in Grand Island Nebraska. Later she worked at the Sheaffer Pen Company in Mt. Pleasant. After her marriage to Donald Martin in 1947 the growing family lived in Mt. Pleasant then later in Des Moines County. Following the birth of the 3 children, the family relocated to North Liberty where they constructed a home on West Cherry Street. In 1984 Donald, Dayle and daughter Jane moved to Coralville where they built a home on 18th Avenue. In 1987, Dayle retired from Procter & Gamble after 23 years.

 

After Dayle and Donald raised their children they enjoyed more time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After retirement, Dayle volunteered at the Johnson County Senior Center for several years. She was a regular at the nearby recreation center in Coralville for swimming and exercises. Dayle was known as an avid flower and vegetable gardener. Likewise her expert cooking was a big attraction for family events she hosted. Her mastery of complex board games and puzzles was legendary. Dayle revived her talents for arts and crafts. She completed and distributed a book of her lifetime of memories dedicated to her parents. Dayle was an out-going and energetic member of her community and active in her church. She was among a group of parents who successfully promoted educational services for Jane and other disabled children when none existed in Johnson County.

 

Increasingly, Dayle cared for her husband and daughter at home until Donald’s 2005 move to Lantern Park Care Center and Jane’s 2006 death. In 2008 Dayle moved nearby to independent living in Coralville. In 2011 she relocated to Hampton where she resided until her death.

 

Dayle is survived by her children, Dan Martin (Deb), Gaye Janssen (Rick), 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and brother Bill Martin (Elaine).

 

Dayle was preceded in death by Donald, her husband of 63 years, her daughter Jane, 6 sisters and their spouses, 1 infant sister, 2 brothers and their spouses, her parents and one grandson-in-law.

 

 

Extra Troopers Out on the Roads

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at 7:36 pm CDT

Iowa State Patrol Troopers from District 13 in Mt. Pleasant, along with other local law enforcement agencies, will be participating in a statewide campaign on St. Patrick’s Day. The effort on March 17, 2021 is part of the Iowa Traffic Fatality Reduction Task Force and will be focused on impaired driving and seatbelt violations. Extra Troopers will be used throughout District 13 working on reducing Iowa’s traffic fatalities to Below 300. Iowa has totaled more than 300 traffic deaths every year since 1925.

Men’s College Basketball: McCaffery Earns Four-Year Extension

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at 11:34 am CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com 

Iowa City — University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery has signed a four-year extension to his current contract. The agreement was announced today by Director of Athletics Gary Barta.

McCaffery is now signed through the 2027-28 competitive season.

McCaffery has guided the nationally-ranked Hawkeyes to a 21-8 regular season record and a third-place finish in the Big Ten with a 14-6 league mark in 2020-21.

Second-seeded Iowa (21-8) will begin NCAA Tournament play on Saturday against No. 15 seed Grand Canyon (17-6).

Tipoff is scheduled for approximately 5:25 p.m.

Men’s College Basketball: Iowa State, Prohm Part

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at 11:33 am CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com 

Ames — Iowa State and men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm have agreed to part ways.

Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard met Prohm in person Monday night.

Prohm compiled a 97-95 record in six seasons with the Cyclones, but his 2020-21 club was 2-22 overall.

Prohm led Iowa State to three NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament berths and two Big 12 Tournament Championships in his tenure.

Pollard, who is serving on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Committee, will begin the search for a replacement immediately.

Women’s College Basketball: Iowa, Iowa State Headed to NCAA Tournament

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at 11:32 am CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com 

KILJ — Both Iowa and Iowa State’s women’s basketball teams are going dancing.

The Hawkeyes, led by Des Moines native and freshman Caitlin Clark are the No. 5 seed in the Mercado Region and will link up with Central Michigan this Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Iowa State is the No. 7 seed in the River Walk Region.

The Cyclones will lock horns with tenth-seeded Michigan State next Monday at 5:00 p.m.

Stanford, South Carolina, North Carolina State and UCONN comprise the No. 1 seeds.