Jeff Linder

Playoff grind. It’s a phrase of redundancy.You get to this point, and the routine changes. Preparation time is diminished. There …

** RESULTS ** FORT DODGE — No. 1 on paper, wire to wire. And No. 1 on grass. Cedar Rapids …

** RESULTS ** FORT DODGE — No. 1 on paper, wire to wire.And No. 1 on grass.Cedar Rapids Prairie snagged …

** RESULTS **FORT DODGE — Conner Smock’s strategy was simple.Stay out front as long as he could.”The plan was to …

** RESULTS **FORT DODGE — Lauren Benzing was content to wait. And pounce.Benzing completed an undefeated rookie season, coming on …

** RESULTS **FORT DODGE — Bill Spencer wasn’t hanging back. Promise.”Actually, I was running too hard,” he said. “I just …

Game 1 2 3 4 5 Keota (25-6) 25 18 25 25 14 Lisbon (13-13) 23 25 21 27 16 …

KALONA — The joke’s over.Brittni Reid served 11 of Lisbon’s 20 aces, including two near the end of the decisive …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Saturday couldn’t come fast enough for Bill Schwarz. “This has been the longest week of my life,” …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Saturday couldn’t come fast enough for Bill Schwarz.”This has been the longest week of my life,” Schwarz …

A comprehensive look at the state cross country meet Saturday at Lakeside Golf Course, Fort Dodge: CLASS 4A GIRLS Time …

A comprehensive look at the state cross country meet Saturday at Lakeside Golf Course, Fort Dodge: CLASS 4A GIRLS Time …

Here are area glances for Monday’s second-round playoff football games: CEDAR RAPIDS KENNEDY at NORTH SCOTT (4A) Time & place: …

The University of Iowa women’s basketball team was picked to finish second by both the coaches and the media at …

Here is the schedule for Monday’s second-round football playoff games: CLASS 4A SECOND-ROUND PLAYOFFS (7 p.m. unless noted)West Des Moines …