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Cyclones’ Moreno in better place in 2013

AMES” Iowa State wrestling coach Kevin Jackson sat down and spoke. Mike Moreno, his sophomore 165-pounder, listened. “‘Mike, you know you’ve come a long ways in a short period of time,’” Jackson recalled saying on a recent bus trip.”‘I mean,…

Creston-OM wrestling champion Marlin commits to Hawkeyes

Captain America plans to return, to Iowa City. Creston-Orient-Macksburg three-time state champion, wrestler Jake Marlin, received the, nickname last year as some Panther teammates referred to each other by, superhero characters. University of Iowa will benefit from his talents in the future. Marlin confirmed that…

Recruiting battle finally over for Berge

When it boiled down to it, Broc Berge had to follow his heart. It’s unfortunate for University of Minnesota wrestling fans, but Berge’s heart decided his best option was to leave his home state. After a long recruiting battle and…

Chapman will share stories of Iowans on Oct. 18

CHARLES CITY” The Floyd County Community Foundation is hosting an evening of powerful stories about Iowans on Oct. 18. These stories will be presented by inspirational speaker Mike Chapman at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 502 Clark St. This event…

PSU’s Sanderson seeks to end Hawkeye hex on mat

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.” Cael Sanderson accomplished just about every notable achievement during his illustrious career as an amateur wrestler and collegiate coach. However, there’s one notable exception. In nine tries as a wrestler and coach at Iowa State, and now…

Weatherman suspended from Cyclones wrestling team

by KJ Pilcher Iowa State University Sports Information Director Tom Kroeschell confirmed that wrestler Trent Weatherman has been suspended indefinitely from the Cyclones team after violating team rules. Weatherman was arrested for the second time in three months early Saturday…