• February 23, 2026

    Murph & Andy | USA Kicks Ice, Dybantsa Dominates, Senior Day Lock, and MORE! (Feb. 23)

    Murph & Andy | USA Kicks Ice, Dybantsa Dominates, Senior Day Lock, and MORE! (Feb. 23)

    The duo of Keith Murphy and Andy Fales has for decades been an institution for sports fans looking for thoughtful discourse in the state of Iowa. For 15 years, “Murph & Andy” dominated the airways of KXnO Radio and now will be heard exclusively on Iowa Everywhere.The USA dominates Olympic hockey, AJ Dybantsa puts on… Continue reading

    Freedom Of Press First Amendment, Sports Talk
  • February 23, 2026

    Panthers bested by Purple Aces in overtime

    Panthers bested by Purple Aces in overtime

    A big second-half comeback from Evansville forced overtime in UNI’s second loss to UE, 64-63. UNI Athletics EVANSVILLE, Indiana — UNI women’s basketball wrapped up a road trip with a matchup at Evansville. The Panther offense was hot in the first quarter and shot 51.6% from the floor in the first 20 minutes of action, but… Continue reading

    Freedom Of Press First Amendment
    basketball, sports
  • February 18, 2026

    Don’t @ Me w/Dan Dakich: The Hugh Freeze Dilemma, Karaoke Songs & Your Questions Answered | Feb. 18

    Don’t @ Me w/Dan Dakich: The Hugh Freeze Dilemma, Karaoke Songs & Your Questions Answered | Feb. 18

    Join Dan Dakich for a no-holds-barred live stream where you run the show! Ask Dan anything — sports, life, coaching, media, or whatever’s on your mind. Drop your questions in the chat and get ready for unfiltered answers, Dakich-style. CLICK TO WATCH & LISTEN ! Continue reading

    Freedom Of Press First Amendment
  • February 17, 2026

    ‘1A Top Dog’ MMCRU takes huge bite out of West Bend-Mallard, 85-30

    ‘1A Top Dog’ MMCRU takes huge bite out of  West Bend-Mallard, 85-30

    JEFF B | Iowa Prep Illustrated, Iowa Grandstand Sports MARCUS — There is a reason for being the top-ranked team in Class 1A, The “Running Royals’ improved to 22-1 on the season with a definitive 85-30 victory in Class 1A, Substate 1 play on Monday evening. The Royals have shot 52.1 percent, including 31.4 percent… Continue reading

    Freedom Of Press First Amendment
  • February 9, 2026

    Eighth-ranked Iowa wrestling team rolled past Michigan State, 40-6, on Sunday afternoon.

    Eighth-ranked Iowa wrestling team rolled past Michigan State, 40-6, on Sunday afternoon.

    The Hawkeyes outscored the Spartans, 145-30, in the road victory. Iowa Athletics EAST LANSING, Mich. – The eighth-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team rolled past Michigan State, 40-6, on Sunday afternoon at Jenison Field House. The Hawkeyes won nine of 10 bouts with seven earning bonus points, Iowa ended six matches early via technical fall.  “Lot… Continue reading

    Freedom Of Press First Amendment
    ncaa, sports
  • February 9, 2026

    Bennett Stirtz scores career-high 36 to help Iowa hold off Northwestern 76-70

    Bennett Stirtz scores career-high 36 to help Iowa hold off Northwestern 76-70

    Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz attempts to get past Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 76-70. (Photo: Samantha DeFily/The Daily Iowan)IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored a career-high 36 points and… Continue reading

    Freedom Of Press First Amendment
    ncaa, sports
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Now retired due to health, Jeff spends time during summer months watching baseball -- his favorite sports and the Minnesota Twins his favorite team since 1972. Jeff is also a Minnesota Timberwolves and Green Bay Packer fan. He is the grandfather of two (Arleigh, Aloni), father of two (Ashley, Alex) and brother to two (Jean, Jenni).

 

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