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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Jeff Linder
Passionate about high school sports and high school sports athletes, I have been with The Gazette sports team since 1995 covering high school sports and Iowa Women’s Basketball for The Gazette. I am a proud, lifelong Iowan who grew up reading The Gazette.
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Latest Articles by Jeff Linder
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 29, 2020 10:38 am2049d ago
The Gazette’s area softball Super 10 rankings, through games played Saturday, June 27: 1. North Linn …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 29, 2020 10:39 am2049d ago
URBANA — Your secret is safe with her. It’s an annual request of recipients of this award to keep a …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 26, 2020 1:10 pm2052d ago
CORALVILLE – When Maggie McQuillen came home June 6, she walked into an atmosphere without expectations. ‘It’s day to day …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 25, 2020 11:19 pm2053d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – After dropping three straight one-run games, the Xavier Saints were due. Past due. ‘It’s about time we …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 24, 2020 10:44 pm2054d ago
IOWA CITY – Mary Krystofiak and Maddison LeClere had a heart-to-heart after last season. The No. 3 pitcher on Cedar …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 24, 2020 12:57 pm2054d ago
There was a time, back when schools played a fall season, plus with a 50-game summer regular season, in which …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 23, 2020 11:04 pm2055d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Mya Dodge has found immediate favor with her new teammates. ‘I love it here,” Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 23, 2020 7:36 pm2055d ago
Two softball doubleheaders involving Metro teams were postponed Tuesday due to COVID-19 precautions. Waterloo West was scheduled to play at …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 22, 2020 4:51 pm2056d ago
The Gazette’s area softball Super 10, through games played Saturday, June 20: 1. North Linn 8-0 …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 22, 2020 2:54 pm2056d ago
Even over the phone, you could almost hear Jean Berger knocking on wood. ‘I hate to jinx it,” the Iowa …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 21, 2020 8:30 am2057d ago
Today, The Gazette reveals its 2020 finalists for Athlete of the Year. The Gazette has honored the top area high …
Jun. 21, 2020 8:15 am2057d ago
Today, The Gazette reveals its 2020 finalists for Athlete of the Year. The Gazette has honored the top area high …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 18, 2020 10:40 pm2060d ago
ANAMOSA – The West Liberty Comets were facing high-velocity pitchers in the first week of the softball season, and Coach …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 18, 2020 10:27 pm2060d ago
LISBON – Softball coach Bob Bunting reached the 1,200-win plateau Thursday when Lisbon swept Calamus-Wheatland, 12-0 and 15-5, in a …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 18, 2020 2:53 pm2060d ago
Due to the coronavirus and the shortened season, there are no conference-championship implications when Cedar Rapids Kennedy visits Iowa City …

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