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Austin Blythe has played for notable coaches his entire career. From his predecessor Curt Ritchie to Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz and multiple NFL coaches, Blythe has learned from them all and will apply those lessons as the new Williamsburg head football coach.

The Hawkeyes play an Albany team with a new head coach and multiple transfers. Here’s how Iowa football is prepping for season-opener against brand-new Albany squad

Gronowski, 49-6 as a college starter, is likely to inflict pain on the UAlbany Great Danes Saturday similar to the hurt he and South Dakota State delivered to the Danes in the 2023 FCS playoffs

With the anticipated completion of the Prairie Summit YMCA pool in the spring of next year, all signs are pointing to Cedar Rapids Prairie having its own swim teams for both girls and boys, beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Western Dubuque’s Quentin Nauman is the reigning Class 3A boys’ state cross country champion, Vinton-Shellsburg’s Alex Torres was the 2A runner-up and Oelwein won the 2A title

Mid-Prairie is the reigning Class 2A girls’ state cross country champion; Maquoketa’s Izzy Hardin (5th in 3A) is the top returning area runner.

Iowa high school football 2025: Picking the area Class 2A districts. Area favorites include West Branch and Mid-Prairie.

Coe football has enjoyed experienced and talented defenses in recent years. The Kohawks graduated a majority of their defensive starters from last season and will attempt to maintain the high standard with some new starters.