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The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls was selected for a national initiative to boost civic dialogue on college campuses; the program will help students engage in meaningful discussions across campus.

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the State Qualifying Cross Country Meet at Independence Waverly-Shell Rock, Matthew Hommowun finished 14th to earn a spot in the state meet while the boys team placed 5th and the girls team finished 9th with Allison Kay finishing 48th.

Regional volleyball aired Wednesday night on KWAY Sports Network.

On Y99.3, Denver Cyclones (23 to 14) hosted Nashua-Plainfield Huskies, and on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3, Janesville Wildcats (27 to 12) hosted West Central Blue Devils (11 to 19) with pre-match at 6:45 and serve at 7:00.

Peet Junior High School students celebrated Acts of Kindness Day on Friday, Oct.

16 by filling supply boxes for foster families and volunteering at the food bank in a total of 3,300 acts (showing community care).

Wartburg’s Isaiah Hammerand was named the USTFCCCA’s National Runner of the Week and the American Rivers Conference Runner of the Week—marking his second consecutive honor.

Friendship Village Retirement Community hosted the Art Through the Ages Showcase on Thursday, Oct.

15, featuring artwork by its residents and local artists.

On Sunday, the Waverly-Shell Rock girls rugby team reached the state championship in Cedar Falls and lost 31-0 to the Go-Hawks while chasing a third title.

The team will travel to Idaho for the National Tournament on Friday and Saturday.

Today, Wartburg College football airs on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 as the 11th-ranked Knights travel to face the Loras Duhawks in the Rock Bowl.

The countdown to kickoff begins at noon and kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.