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Beckman and Western Christian win state volleyball titles in Coralville

Plus, Iowa City's council approves windshield barnacles for drivers with unpaid parking tickets.

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State VolleyballTop story

Dyersville Beckman beats Hinton in five sets for its first Class 2A volleyball title

Beckman and Hinton traded sets until a 15-⁠10 fifth

SetBeckmanHinton
12523
21525
32519
41925
51510

Sources: The Gazette, The Des Moines Register

If you were at in Coralville on Thursday night, you saw third-ranked Beckman Catholic outlast No. 1 Hinton in a five-set final. It's the first state title in program history, and the Blazers finish 41-4. Hinton (33-4) finished runner-up for a second straight year.

Coach Todd Troutman, the Blazers' coach for 30 years, was diagnosed with lymphoma earlier this fall and has an oncology appointment Friday. KCRG reports the players said they won it for him.

“A state-championship trophy is really nice, but I'll keep these forever.”

Todd Troutman, Beckman coach, on the notes his players gave him
  • Joy Burkle: 20 kills, the Blazers' best
  • Addie Koelker: 50 assists
  • Libero Hogan: 29 digs
  • Troutman's 808th career win

Hinton out-hit Beckman but lost in five sets

41Season wins33
4Season losses4
60Kills in the final68
3Aces in the final4

Sources: The Gazette, The Des Moines Register

State Volleyball

Western Christian sweeps Cherokee for its 20th state volleyball championship

Top-ranked Western Christian beat No. 6 Cherokee 25-20, 25-12, 26-24 in the Class 3A final at on Thursday. The 20th state title in school history ties the IGHSAU record, and the Wolfpack finished 41-5. Cherokee ended at 32-9.

Western Christian swept Cherokee in the 3A final

  • Cherokee0
    Western Christian3
    FinalSets: 25-20, 25-12, 26-24

Sources: The Gazette, KTIV

Cherokee led 24-23 in Game 3 after trailing by five. Freshman Josie Hall's kill tied it at 24, and Morgan Kooiman finished it with two more. Cherokee had never won a match at state before this week.

  • Morgan Kooiman: 17 kills; Hall added nine, per the all-tournament team
  • Coach Tammi Veerbeek: state-record 1,232 career wins
  • Wolfpack's 2025 exit: semifinal loss to Humboldt

Western Christian's title by the numbers

20
state championships for the school
41-5
final record for the Wolfpack
1,232
career wins for coach Tammi Veerbeek
17
kills for Morgan Kooiman, all-tournament captain

Sources: The Gazette, KTIV

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News Notes

Parking

Iowa City drivers with at least $150 in unpaid parking tickets could soon get a on the windshield instead of a tow. The City Council voted 7-0 to approve the devices, and offenders will be able to unlock one with a $50 payment using a QR code or web address. Transportation director Darian Nagle-Gamm said the system is about 80 percent cheaper than a towing fee. KCJJThe Gazette

Measles

If you have a baby between 6 and 11 months old, Johnson County Public Health says your child may qualify for an early dose when the risk of exposure is higher. Wisconsin has confirmed its first measles-related death since 1990, an infant tied to an ongoing outbreak. KGAN

431measles cases in Wisconsin this year, as of Nov. 3

The cases span 13 counties, and nine people have been hospitalized.

Source: KGAN

Giving

Hy-Vee and 17 vendor and supplier partners are donating $575,000 to Children's Miracle Network, and $252,000 of it went to UI Health. KGAN

Coralville

BoxLunch, a specialty retailer that sells merch from TV shows and movies, opens its third Iowa store this weekend at Coral Ridge Mall. The store is headed to the Corridor with a two-day grand opening celebration. The GazetteKDAT

Regents

The University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa are seeking approval for three-year bachelor's degrees starting in August 2027. The Board of Regents is scheduled to consider the proposals Nov. 11-12. Business Record

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Around Iowa

5A final

Waukee Northwest swept Dallas Center-Grimes for its second straight Class 5A title and third in four years. Logan Vogt had 16 kills for the Wolves, who finished 32-2. Iowa City West's Sophia Austin was on the all-tournament team. IGHSAUwesterniowatoday.com

Three more champions were crowned at Xtream Arena

  • Dallas Center-Grimes0
    Waukee Northwest3
    FinalClass 5A: 25-13, 25-19, 25-19
  • Clear Creek Amana2
    Norwalk3
    FinalClass 4A: 22-25, 25-12, 20-25, 25-17, 15-11
  • Janesville1
    Ankeny Christian3
    FinalClass 1A: 15-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-15

Sources: IGHSAU, westerniowatoday.com, The Gazette, The Des Moines Register, KCRG

4A final

Top-ranked Norwalk beat No. 3 Clear Creek Amana in five sets, 22-25, 25-12, 20-25, 25-17, 15-11. It's the program's first state title. Elle Hatlevig had 39 kills and a match-high 27 digs, and CCA finished second in a five-set championship match. The GazetteThe Des Moines RegisterKCRG

1A final

Top-ranked Ankeny Christian beat Janesville 15-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-15 for the Class 1A title, its fourth since 2022. Havanna Dolbeare had 20 kills. The GazetteThe Des Moines Register

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Holiday gift list getting long? Some of it may be handmade. The Holiday Thieves Market returns to the Hyatt Regency Expo Hall in Coralville on Dec. 5-6, with ceramics, glass, jewelry, printmaking and more from local and regional artists. A silent auction benefits Summer of the Arts. Shop local, and maybe snag something for yourself.

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Beckman and Western Christian win state volleyball titles in Coralville

Plus, Iowa City's council approves windshield barnacles for drivers with unpaid parking tickets.

The TLDR

  1. Beckman beats Hinton in five sets for its first 2A title
  2. Western Christian sweeps Cherokee for its 20th title
  3. Iowa City approves windshield barnacles for unpaid tickets
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