KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 16 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Jackson Cockrell of Grand View (Iowa) is the NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Week. The winner was selected based on their performances from January 6-12 and was chosen out of a pool of conference/Continental Athletic Conference (Independents)/unaffiliated group nominees. Wrestlers of the Week are announced weekly throughout the regular season on Wednesdays on naia.org, Instagra  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 16 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Olivia Brown of Grand View (Iowa) has been named the NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Week. The winner was selected based on performances from January 6-12 and was chosen out of a pool of conference/Continental Athletic Conference (Independents)/unaffiliated group nominees. Wrestlers of the Week are announced weekly throughout the regular season on Wednesdays on naia.org, Ins  more

AMES, Iowa, Jan. 16 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: The Iowa Board of Regents approved a 30-year development agreement at its Jan. 15 meeting that allows Iowa State University, Goldenrod Companies and the Iowa State University Research Park to move forward with the CyTown multi-use district. The board's decision comes after months of due diligence and negotiations, and the completion of infrastructure and long-overdue upgrades to the parking lots between Jack Trice   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association issued the following news release: * * * NJCAA Players of the Week - January 8-14 Jan 15, 2025 CHARLOTTE, NC. - The NJCAA has announced its weekly edition of the NJCAA Players of the Week for the 2024-25 academic year, featuring basketball and indoor track and field. 2024 NJCAA DI MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE WEEK WEEK DATES PLAYER COLLEGE CLASS 2 Aug. 28-Sep.3 Geoffry Rono  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Jan. 15 -- Luther College issued the following news: * * * Nordic Choir brings musical 'storytelling' to audiences in nine states this winter # Nordic Choir brings musical 'storytelling' to audiences in nine states this winter Luther College recently announced that its Nordic Choir, one of the premier collegiate choral ensembles in the United States, is embarking on a nine-state performance tour in January. The tour kicks off at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames on Jan. 18.   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, issued the following news release: * * * PEN America Criticizes Iowa Lawmakers For Effort To Bully University Leaders Into Eliminating Academic Programs (NEW YORK) -- PEN America today expressed deep concern over reports of a letter by Iowa Rep. Taylor Collins and Sen. Lynn Evans demanding the Iowa Board of Regents reject, on id  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Jan. 16 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: The University of Northern Iowa has received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to acquire the apartment complex currently known as The Quarters adjacent to campus in Cedar Falls. The 10-acre property features 11 buildings that can accommodate up to 480 residents. The facility also includes on-site parking, a pool and clubhouse, along with a basketball court and sand volleyball area. "The Uni  more