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Coach’s Column
Coach’s Column After coaching cross country and track at Loras College for the past 17 years, certain things just remain the same. One of those is Duhawks! I was a graduate assistant coach for cross country and track at Loras College in the early ’90s and LOVED my experience. I remember telling my mom the first week I was here in the fall of 1991 that I wish I knew about this place coming out of high school because I think I would have come here.
Kassie Parker: National Champion
Kassie Parker: National Champion What does it mean to you to be a National Champion in both Track and Cross Country? Which was more challenging to you? Does one mean more than the other? For me, being a national champion shows all the hard work I have done throughout my many years of training. My track title was more of a surprise but gave me the confidence I needed to work this cross country season and come out on top.
Cam’s Billboard Review
Cam’s Billboard Review Dominating the charts over the past few weeks has been Adele with the release of her latest album: 30. The album was highly anticipated, with the lead single “Easy on Me” spending its first seven weeks on the Billboard Hot100. Out of the seven weeks the hit song has been out, it has spent five weeks in the top spot. For the week ending Dec. 4, Adele’s song “Oh My God” spent a week at number five on the Hot100.
Cam’s Billboard Review
Cam’s Billboard Review Cam Arvidson (TheLorian) Continuing his run of albums titled with mathematic symbols, Ed Sheeran’s newest project, =, took the number one spot on the Billboard200. The album’s number one debut is his fourth number one album and fifth top ten hit. Along with the number one debut, Sheeran’s lead single “Bad Habits” moved up to number four on the Hot100 in its nineteenth week on the chart.
Cam’s Billboard Review
Cam’s Billboard Review Cam Arvidson (TheLorian) It seems to have been a return to normalcy on the Billboard charts since last week’s update. The Hot100 stayed exactly the same, with Adele’s new single “Easy on Me” leading the pack in its second straight week at number one. Retaking the first spot was Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” on the Billboard200. Each album in the top five of the Billboard200 is a re-enter, meaning these projects have been in the top five previously.
Cam’s Billboard Review
Cam’s Billboard Review Cam Arvidson (TheLorian) Over the last few weeks, Toronto artist Drake has cemented another chapter of what seems to be a tradition for the rapper. Since the Sept. 3 release of his newest album, “Certified Lover Boy,” the album has stayed in the top five on the Billboard200, currently in its fourth week at number one out of six weeks on the chart.
Cam’s Billboard Review
Cam Arvidson (TheLorian) Billboard updated its weekly lists of top trending music on Oct. 9, 2021. Topping the Hot100 is a new collaborative single from Coldplay and BTS. The single is the kickoff to Coldplay’s forthcoming album, “Music of the Spheres.” In its first week on the charts, it went number one while the previous week’s top five only moved back one spot respectively. It’s Coldplay’s first number-one single since their well-known “Viva la Vida” in 2008 and their fifth top ten song. Oct.
Billboard Review
Billboard Review Cam Arvidson (TheLorian) Because artists tend to care about chart numbers, they typically release new music on Fridays or Thursday nights at 11 P.M. CST, to be included in Billboard’s charts and statistics. This past Thursday, Sept. 30, marked the end of another week of stats for the Billboard music charts and the beginning of a week of new sounds from various artists. Starting with new music that came out on Friday, Oct. 1, we were in for a relatively dry week.
Field of Dreams preps for Inaugural MLB Game
With the Field of Dreams hosting the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees in the first-ever Major League Baseball game played at the historic site, MLB is finalizing the finishing touches on the field and around the property. A game two seasons in the making, excitement is beginning to bubble over.
Ghost Players make a big impact
Keith Rahe has lived a particularly unique life so far. From traveling all over the world playing games, performing their comedic routines and coaching youth clinics, to meeting and befriending numerous MLB Hall of Famers and greats of the game, the general manager of the Field of Dreams Ghost Players has lived a life many baseball fans could only dream of. Through it all though, Rahe is most fond of the impact that the Ghost Players have had on people from all over the world.
Epworth Elementary principal pens book to energize educators
In recent years, the United States education system has been scrutinized for disparities and shortcomings that could potentially harm the future of the country. Although there seem to be more problems than solutions to rejuvenating education in America, Epworth Elementary School Principal Dr. Dan Butler embarked on the task of coming up with a solution to possibly one of the biggest issues in the United States education system: educator burnout.
Dyersville artist opens new business
Artist Ashley Althoff recently started a new creative consulting business in Dyersville. An Upper Iowa University graduate with a degree in Art, Althoff has become a sort of creative Swiss army knife for the businesses she works with. Handling different duties for different area businesses like event planning, marketing, websites, communications and more, she finds herself very busy, but loves what she’s doing.
Hopkinton couple caters their dream
When Brent and Kathy Salow decided to start their business, Salow’s Sweet and Savory, they didn’t imagine success would come as fast as it has. Operating out of their garage, which they have remodeled into a restaurant-style kitchen, the couple has become a hidden gem in the Hopkinton area for their great tasting food and first-class service to their customers. The pair make quite the dynamic duo with their business.
Hopkinton couple caters their dream
When Brent and Kathy Salow decided to start their business, Salow’s Sweet and Savory, they didn’t imagine success would come as fast as it has. Operating out of their garage, which they have remodeled into a restaurant-style kitchen, the couple has become a hidden gem in the Hopkinton area for their great tasting food and first-class service to their customers. The pair make quite the dynamic duo with their business.
Goedken plans to continue dairy tradition
As an upcoming second-generation dairy farmer, being Delaware County Dairy Princess was a likely path to follow for Hopkinton resident Courtney Goedken. Since birth, she has dedicated her life to learning dairy farming from her parents, Tim and Joan. Their family farm raises Jersey, Holstein and Crossbred cows, totaling roughly 200 at any given time. She spends her time feeding calves, milking cows and tending to other chores.
Balltown artist opens studio to the public
On Sunday, June 27, Balltown artist Jenna Lueck will host the grand opening of her new art studio, Paint & Pixels, LLC. Lueck, a Balltown native, graduated from Wartburg College with degrees in art and graphic design before embarking on her career as an artist. During her time as an artist, she has attended numerous art shows and festivals, including a third-place award at this year’s Kishwaukee Valley Art League’s Northern Illinois Art Show in Sycamore, Ill.
Goedken plans to continue dairy tradition
As an upcoming second-generation dairy farmer, being Delaware County Dairy Princess was a likely path to follow for Hopkinton resident Courtney Goedken. Since birth, she has dedicated her life to learning dairy farming from her parents, Tim and Joan. Their family farm raises Jersey, Holstein and Crossbred cows, totaling roughly 200 at any given time. She spends her time feeding calves, milking cows and tending to other chores.
Manchester digitizes city records
When a city like Manchester has a history dating back to the 1850s, it’s hard to imagine the amount of official records piled up over the years. Some records are almost two centuries old, and age is starting to show. In recent years, the city has had concern over keeping the integrity of old city documents. In January, the city started using a software called Laserfiche to create digital copies of all of the city’s records.
Board approves contracts with MTI, Vista Iowa
The West Delaware County Board of Education conducted its regular monthly meeting on June 14, approving contracts with MTI Production for their annual musical and with Vista Iowa for new accounting software and to access to historical documents. To approve the new contract with Vista Iowa, the Board approved the motion to end their licensing agreement with Software Unlimited for their K12DOCS program. The Vista Iowa program will provide a more user-friendly system for the district to use.
Dyersville Sportsman’s Club reaches out
1 of 2 Tab Skipper with a catch at the Dyersville Sportsman’s Club.
Dyersville pickleball group seeks new members
Joyce Hillebrand and her husband John have recently started a new pickleball group in Dyersville. The two found a love for the game while spending the winter in Florida and had an itch to play when they came back home. The couple was surprised to find out there weren’t any pickleball groups in Dyersville and that members of the community were traveling to other towns to play, so they decided to get their own group going. Pickleball is a sport that mixes elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton.
Arvidson joins newspaper staff
I’m happy to have received the opportunity to join the Dyersville Commercial, Manchester Press and Cascade Pioneer as a reporter intern for the summer. I’m from Lake in the Hills, Ill., about the halfway point between Rockford and Chicago. I’m excited to get out and interact with the community and learn from everyone I meet. I found my way to Iowa in 2018 when I started as a freshman at Loras College.
Arvidson joins newspaper staff
I’m happy to have received the opportunity to join the Dyersville Commercial, Manchester Press and Cascade Pioneer as a reporter intern for the summer. I’m from Lake in the Hills, Ill., about the halfway point between Rockford and Chicago. I’m excited to get out and interact with the community and learn from everyone I meet. I found my way to Iowa in 2018 when I started as a freshman at Loras College.
Baseball trots forward
Cameron Arvidson (TheLorian) As of April 2, the Duhawks baseball team stands with a 9-5 record overall, and a 6-4 record in American Rivers Conference play. Approaching the mid-point in the season, the Duhawks sit at a tie with Buena Vista University for third place in the ARC. With plenty of opportunity and a lot to prove, let’s take a look at how the team has gotten to this point and where they go from here.
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