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Three state title games are set, and Class 5A and 1A semifinals play today at the UNI-Dome

The state football semifinals started Wednesday and run through Saturday at the UNI-Dome. Twenty-eight teams from seven classes made it. Three title matchups are set: Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs.

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Eight semifinals are left to play today and Saturday

WhenClassMatchup
Fri., 10 a.m.1ATreynor vs. Regina
Fri., 1 p.m.1AAplington-Parkersburg vs. West Lyon
Fri., 4 p.m.5AAnkeny vs. Johnston
Fri., 7 p.m.5ASoutheast Polk vs. Dowling Catholic
Sat., 10 a.m.2ASpirit Lake vs. Alburnett
Sat., 1 p.m.2ARoland-Story vs. CL/GLR
Sat., 4 p.m.3AAlgona vs. Solon
Sat., 7 p.m.3AClear Lake vs. Des Moines Christian

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Prep FootballXavier stops Western Dubuque 14-7 and returns to the Class 4A title gameCedar Rapids Xavier beat Western Dubuque 14-7 in Thursday's Class 4A semifinal, and the Saints (12-0) have won 25 straight. They trailed 7-0 at halftime after Drew Bergfeld caught a late first-half touchdown. Cash Parks then hit Dawson Doyle for a 15-yard score, and Parks ran in a 3-yard touchdown on the last play of the third quarter.Today’s editionRead UNI-Dome FootballWoodbine pulls away from Iowa Valley 53-34 and reaches the 8-Player title gameIf you missed Wednesday's late semifinal at the UNI-Dome, here's the short version: No. 3 Woodbine outpowered No. 2 Iowa Valley 53-34 and is back in the 8-Player title game for a second straight year. Iowa Valley scored on its first three drives, and Gladbrook-Reinbeck will be the opponent. Trailing 26-20, Layne Peska's 42-yard interception return put the Tigers up 28-26, then Woodbine ran off 27 unanswered points.Thursday’s editionRead UNI-Dome FootballGladbrook-Reinbeck holds off Audubon 44-39 for a title-game rematch with WoodbineGladbrook-Reinbeck is headed back to the 8-Player state title game after beating top-ranked Audubon 44-39 in a semifinal at the UNI-Dome. The Rebels (12-0) led 44-32 in the fourth quarter, and the Wheelers (11-1) pulled within 44-39 but couldn't finish the comeback.Thursday’s editionRead HealthCedar Valley Medical Specialists closed suddenly, and several clinics are going independentIf you're a patient of a Cedar Valley Medical Specialists doctor, call your clinic before you go. The independent network of specialty clinics closed suddenly on Oct. 30 after it could no longer pay its employees.Wednesday’s editionRead High School FootballWoodbine and Iowa Valley meet in an 8-Player state semifinal at the UNI-Dome on WednesdayUnbeaten Woodbine (10-0) and Iowa Valley (11-0) meet in Wednesday's Class 8-Player semifinal, part of a week when the state playoffs all move indoors to Cedar Falls.Wednesday’s editionRead High School FootballState football semifinals start Wednesday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar FallsIf you're heading to the UNI-Dome this week, we suggest checking your class's day first. Semifinals run Wednesday through Saturday, and 28 teams are in the mix. The first kickoff is Wednesday at 1 p.m. with 8-player football.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Micro-transitThe Black Hawk County Gaming Association has awarded $750,000 toward a three-year micro-transit pilot in Waterloo and Cedar Falls.

    The Black Hawk County Gaming Association has awarded $750,000 toward a three-year micro-transit pilot in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Cedar Falls, Waterloo and MET Transit are working to assemble $4.6 million for on-demand, shared-ride service. Smaller passenger vans will run in designated zones, and fares are still being evaluated.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Y99.3, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, KWWL

  • West SiouxWest Sioux beat North Linn 52-21 in the Class A semifinal.

    West Sioux beat North Linn 52-21 in the Class A semifinal. Braylon Lopez ran 26 times for 228 yards and four touchdowns, and Nolan Demke had four interceptions, tied for second-most in a game in state history. North Linn turned it over six times, The Gazette reported. The Falcons face Woodbury Central on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KCAU 9 News, The Gazette

  • Woodbury CentralWoodbury Central beat Maquoketa Valley 43-14 after a 7-7 halftime tie.

    Woodbury Central beat Maquoketa Valley 43-14 after a 7-7 halftime tie. Abe McGill rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns. The Wildcats (12-0) trailed 14-7 before scoring the last 36 points, and it's their third state title game.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KCAU 9 News, westerniowatoday.com

  • Class 2AA new Class 2A champion will be crowned this year.

    A new Class 2A champion will be crowned this year. Spirit Lake, which knocked off 2025 champion Kuemper Catholic, plays Alburnett at 10 a.m. Saturday, and Roland-Story plays Central Lyon/George-Little Rock at 1 p.m. The Lions are 11-0 and ranked No. 1, and they beat Roland-Story 49-0 in 2023.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: High School On SI, KQRadio

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Xavier heads to the 4A title game as semifinals continue at the UNI-Dome

Plus, a $750,000 grant for a Cedar Valley micro-transit pilot and Saturday's Class 2A semifinals.

The TLDR

  1. Three state football title games are set; Class 5A and 1A semifinals are today
  2. Xavier stops Western Dubuque 14-7 and meets Sergeant Bluff-Luton for the 4A title
  3. A $750,000 grant backs a Cedar Valley micro-transit pilot
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