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AAA: Sky high gas prices won’t keep Iowans grounded for holiday

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By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa)

Even with gasoline prices in Iowa well over four dollars a gallon, a survey finds most Iowa motorists are simply resigning themselves to paying more to fill the tank, and they won’t let it foil their Memorial Day weekend plans.

Brian Ortner, spokesman for AAA Iowa, says projections for the holiday ahead indicate slightly fewer motorists will be traveling 50 miles or more from home compared to last year.

“It’s a little lower than we saw in 2025, but not much, and air travel dropped a little bit as well from 2025 numbers,” Ortner says, “but when you look at the other forms of travel, which is bus, trains, or cruises, we are up in our region and set a new record, with 406,000 folks opting to take those other forms of travel.”

A recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has generated a great deal of news and concern, but Ortner says based on the numbers he’s seeing, it’s not keeping Iowans from booking cruises of their own, as cruises remain exceptionally popular.

“They are affordable. The itineraries are ideal for short trips, and they’re all-inclusive, which makes it a very attractive option, especially if you’re going in large groups,” Ortner says. “Seeing those numbers increase as we have, and again, setting a new record for the region, show that cruises, specifically Alaskan cruises, are on the rise.”

Gas prices in Iowa are the highest they’ve been in four years, and some analysts project it could be 2027 before we again see pre-Iran war pump prices. Ortner says it’s very difficult to project how long it may take to bring prices down, once hostilities cease.

“The decrease in those prices won’t happen overnight. That’s the unfortunate reality of fuel costs,” Ortner says. “There’s a saying out there that you may have heard that when it comes to fuel costs, they shoot up like a rocket and fall like a feather. Even when things start to get back to normal, there’s still a process to adjust to where we would like things to be.”

AAA says the average price for a gallon of gas in Iowa today is $4.19, that’s $1.31 higher compared to this date a year ago.

Statesmen Survive Comeback, Eliminate Reinhardt in Double OT to Reach Semis

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DECATUR — For the first time in program history, the William Penn men’s lacrosse team was victorious at the final site as it defeated No. 4 seed Reinhardt (Ga.) 12-11 in double overtime in Tuesday’s NAIA National Championship Quarterfinals.

Third-Team All-American Matt Scott (Fr., Denver, Colo., Sports Management) found Second-Teamer Kenny Bohney (Jr., Moorhead, Minn., Exercise Science) in front of the goal and Bohney beat the Eagle goalkeeper 65 minutes and nine seconds into the afternoon to secure the squad’s first-ever nationals’ victory.

Prior to Tuesday, the No. 4-seeded Statesmen, who are now 13-3, were 0-2 at nationals, 0-2 in their head-to-head history with Reinhardt, and 0-2 all-time in overtime games.  All of those proverbial monkeys were finally ripped off WPU’s back in an epic quarterfinal victory.

Reinhardt (9-5) notched the game’s first three goals Tuesday before William Penn finally got on the board at the 1:05 mark of the opening period.  Scott’s initial attempt was saved, but Harley Williams (Sr., Edmonton, Alberta, Political Science) picked up the loose ball and deposited it into the netting.

Unfortunately, RU added a late tally for a 4-1 edge after 15 minutes on the turf.

The navy and gold dominated the second stanza, but needed nearly six minutes before eventually breaking through.  Williams scored first at the 9:14 mark, doing so off a pass from Garrett Katrana (So., Parker, Colo., Industrial Technology).  Just over a minute later, Bohney took a pass from Everett Breniser (So., Centennial, Colo., Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) and snuck it through, while exactly 60 seconds down the road Scott tied the bout at 4-4 on an unassisted goal.

The Eagles recaptured the advantage with 4:32 to go, but the Statesmen had the final say in the first half when Lucas Cox (Fr., Memphis, Tenn., Kinesiology) drove home a shot with assistance from Nate Levy (So., Lynwood, Wash., Biology).

Ten days ago, WPU was locked in a tight matchup with Benedictine in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Finals, but pulled away in the third quarter.  For 15 minutes, it was a case of déjà vu as the squad scored all six third-period goals for an 11-5 edge.

Bohney started off the run via a helper from Katrana.  The senior added two more in the period, including one with just one second left.  Breniser (unassisted), Williams (from Breniser), and Scott (unassisted) also found the netting.  Scott and Levy assisted on Bohney’s final goals of the third.

Reinhardt refused to call it, however, slowly creeping back to a three-goal margin at 11-8 with 5:07 left in regulation.  The Statesmen held strong for the next two minutes, but the floodgates opened yet again down the stretch and the higher seed was able to record the equalizer at the 1:48 mark.

Each side had one shot in the waning seconds, but neither connected, and overtime ensued.

The first extra session featured three shots by both WPU and RU, but again, no winner could be declared, so a second overtime was needed.

Connor Russell (Sr., Grand Haven, Mich., Applied Computer Science) then recorded his 24th and final save in the first minute of the sixth official period.  The ball, which ricocheted away from the cage, was won by William Penn on a Reinhardt violation.  Scott took possession, sprinted towards into his offensive end, and located a wide-open Bohney just outside of the goalie crease and he sent the Statesmen into hysteria–and into the next round–with his game-winner.

Bohney finished with five goals, while Williams was next with three winners.  Scott had two goals and two assists, while Breniser (one goal, two assists), Levy (two assists), and Katrana (two assists) had a part in multiple scores as well.

Both teams managed 48 shots (35-27 shots on goal in favor of RU), while the ground ball battle was taken by the Eagles, 39-28.  Cox led the navy and gold with four ground balls.

The victors also overcame a rough showing in the faceoff circle, winning just six of the 25 bouts.  In a game that was as evenly-matched as they come, both teams ended up 20-for-26 in clears and also tied in turnovers, 20-20.  Nolan Soller (Fr., Owatonna, Minn., Industrial Technology) paced the defense with three caused turnovers, while Cox added two.

The difference came in front of the cages with Russell’s 24 stops (15 for RU), including 11 in the fourth quarter and beyond.  The senior’s 24 saves are a new single-game school record, snapping the old mark of 18 by Jeremy Smith (twice in 2022).

“The third time’s the charm,” Head Coach Luke Christiansen said.  “Third nationals, third time against Reinhardt, and third OT game.  The guys earned the win, and did something that has not been done from our conference since 2016.”

Next Up: William Penn will have a day off before meeting No. 1 seed Madonna (Mich.) Thursday in the semifinals at 4 p.m. (Central)

Two Injured in Head-On Collision in Pella

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PELLA – Two people were injured in an accident in Pella yesterday that resulted in the temporary closure of Washington Street.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at around 9:44 AM yesterday morning. 59-year-old Sandra Kay Mullins of Trumann, Arizona was traveling westbound on Washington Street near the intersection with West 10th Street in a Hyundai Santa Fe. For unknown reasons, her vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Chrysler Pacifica that was being driven eastbound on Washington Street by 37-year-old Sydnee Marie Van Wyk of Pella.

Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and both sustained injuries. The crash report states that Mullins received CPR from a first responder before being airlifted to MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines. Van Wyk was transported to Pella Regional Health Center. No further information has been released regarding the condition of either driver.

The accident resulted in the temporary closure of Washington Street between West 10th Street and West 11th Street. It has since been reopened to traffic.

Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak disembarked Monday and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine. A French woman was the latest to be confirmed as infected, while an American was suspected of infection after initial testing.

Passengers began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the MV Hondius anchored in the Canary Islands. Personnel in full-body protective gear and breathing masks escorted the travelers from ship to shore in Tenerife, an effort that concluded Monday.

“If they stayed longer on the ship, the situation could have been difficult,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization. He said citizens of the countries passengers are returning to should know “there is nothing to fear, the risk is low, this is not another COVID.”

Three cruise ship passengers have died, and six people with confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus are being quarantined, according to the WHO. The lab results of the American who tested positive were inconclusive, WHO spokesperson Sarah Tyler said Monday.

Health authorities say it’s the first hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. While there is no cure or vaccine for hantavirus, the WHO says early detection and treatment improves survival rates.

The ship’s captain, Jan Dobrogowski, issued a video message Monday praising passengers and crew for their courage and perseverance, and he called for respect for their privacy.

“I could not imagine sailing through these circumstances with a better group of people, guests and crew alike,” he said.

New cases in France, United States

The French woman who tested positive for the hantavirus was in intensive care in stable condition at a Paris hospital, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Monday. He said four French passengers who returned Sunday tested negative but remained in isolation at the same hospital.

One of 18 evacuated passengers flown to the U.S. also tested positive for the hantavirus but was not showing symptoms, while another had mild symptoms, U.S. health officials said.

After landing early Monday, 16 American passengers — one of them a British-U.S. dual citizen — were taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which has a federally funded quarantine facility and a biocontainment unit for treating people with highly infectious diseases. They were being assessed to determine if they had close contact with any symptomatic people and their risk levels for spreading the virus.

An American who tested positive for hantavirus on the cruise ship was taken to the Omaha campus’ biocontainment unit and will be tested again. The passenger “is doing well and not having symptoms at this time,” said Dr. Angela Hewlett, the unit’s medical director.

The others taken to Nebraska will be monitored in quarantine for several days. They arrived “in good shape, good spirits,” said Dr. Michael Wadman, the quarantine unit’s medical director.

Two additional American passengers, a couple, arrived Monday at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. One of them had mild symptoms and will be tested for hantavirus.

“It doesn’t necessarily mean, just because someone has symptoms, that they’re going to end up having this illness,” said Dr. Brendan Jackson of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Some public health experts have accused the U.S. government of being slow to respond to the hantavirus outbreak. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejected the notion that cuts at his agency had left the U.S. less prepared.

“We have this under control,” Kennedy said Monday, “and we’re not worried about it.”

WHO recommends close monitoring of former passengers

Oceanwide Expeditions, which owns and operates the cruise ship, said 25 crew and two medical professionals remained on board Monday as the Hondius departed the Canary Islands. It was expected to arrive in Rotterdam on Sunday.

The Hondius left the southern Argentine port of Ushuaia on April 1 and a Dutch passenger died on board April 11. It wasn’t until early May that the WHO said it was reacting to a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the ship, which by that time was off the West African island nation of Cape Verde.

South African health authorities said on Monday that the condition of a British man admitted to a hospital in Johannesburg and being treated for hantavirus was gradually improving. He was evacuated from the ship on April 27 after becoming ill.

The Dutch couple who presented the first two cases had traveled through Argentina, Chile and Uruguay before boarding the ship, the WHO said. They visited sites where the species of rat known to carry Andes virus was present.

Health officials say risk to public is low

Hantavirus usually spreads from rodent droppings and is not easily transmitted between people. But the Andes virus detected in the cruise ship outbreak may be able to spread between people in rare cases. Symptoms — which can include fever, chills and muscle aches — usually show between one and eight weeks after exposure.

Tedros of the WHO advised that returning passengers should stay in quarantine, either in their homes or in other facilities, for 42 days. He added that WHO cannot enforce its guidance, and that different countries may handle monitoring of passengers without symptoms in different ways.

Numerous countries have said their people will be quarantined or hospitalized for observation.

Four WPU Men’s Lacrosse Players Garner All-America Status

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OSKALOOSA — William Penn’s four all-conference honorees were also recognized nationally as the 2026 NAIA Men’s Lacrosse All-America teams were announced Sunday.

Kenny Bohney (Jr., Moorhead, Minn., Exercise Science) and Blake Cyboron (Jr., Council Bluffs, Iowa, Business Management) were both selected to the 13-person Second Team, while Matt Scott (Fr., Denver, Colo., Sports Management) and Everett Breniser (So., Centennial, Colo., Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) were two of the 13 individuals named to the Third Team.  An additional 13 players garnered First-Team laurels as well.

The award is the third for Bohney, second for Cyboron, and first for both Scott and Breniser.

All four Statesmen were named first-team all-Heart of America Athletic Conference recipients earlier this month.

WPU now has 18 All-Americans in its short seven-year history.

The quartet has thus far led the navy and gold to a 12-3 record, a Heart Championship title, and a trip to this week’s NAIA National Championship where they will face Reinhardt (Ga.) in Tuesday’s quarterfinals.

Bohney, who was honored as an attacker, has produced 50 goals and 38 assists.  He has also recorded 39 ground balls and four caused turnovers.  The senior has tallied a season-best 10 points twice, including seven goals and three assists against Webber International on February 27.

Bohney has scored points in every game this spring.

Scott’s award comes via 43 goals and 12 assists, in addition to 25 ground balls and 10 caused turnovers.  The midfielder had his best performance versus Indiana Tech on March 7 with five goals and three assists.

Another midfielder, Breniser enters nationals with 34 goals and 26 assists, while also posting 13 ground balls and two caused turnovers.

The sophomore, like Bohney, has scored at least one point in every contest in 2026, with a high of 13 (3 goals, 10 assists) coming in a matchup with Ottawa on March 21.

Cyboron, who is a short stick defensive midfielder, has found success on both ends of the field with nine goals, six assists, 44 ground balls, and 16 caused turnovers.

The senior’s season-high six caused turnovers came in a bout against William Woods on April 4.

TJ Murphy of Aquinas (Mich.) was named NAIA Player of the Year, while Carlos Matta of Madonna (Mich.) was tabbed as the National Coach of the Year.

To view the complete All-America teams, click HERE

Iowa law now makes first offense animal torture a felony

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By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa)

Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony for a first offense, with a potential sentence of up to five years in prison.

“This is already the legal standards across the rest of the country and it’s only common sense that we adopt it here in Iowa because this isn’t just about being punitive,” Reynolds said. “This is about cracking down on intentional, willful and malicious infliction of pain or prolonged death on innocent animals.”

A dog named Ember stood on the table near the bill as Reynolds signed it. Tom Colvin, CEO of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, said Ember was brought to their facility when she was eight weeks old with a broken leg, a broken jaw, a severly injured eye and other injuries. Police had rescued the puppy during a domestic violence investigation.

“We are very happy today to introduce you today to Ember,” Colvin said, and the crowd gathered for the bill signing yesterday applauded the puppy. “And Ember was fortunate enough to be a survivor of animal torture, but there are so many other ones that aren’t.”

Colvin and other advocates cite studies indicating 70% of people who torture animals have committed another crime and 40% of those crimes involved violence against a human. “We are actually going to have another tool in the tool box to address law enforcement issues that affect so many,” Colvin said, “not only animals, but people.”

The bill passed unanimously in the House and Senate this year. Senator Mike Bousselot of Ankeny said a felony is an appropriate punishment for anyone torturing an animal. “Data shows (in) the FBI studies that someone commiting the horrible act of torturing an animal is more likely, in fact extremely likely to commit that same type of an act against a person,” Bousselot said. “Protecting animals and protecting our communities from terrible acts and future violence is worthy of broad support.”

Representative Samatha Fett of Carlisle, who has three German Shepherds as pets, said bill was the right thing to do.  “Our pets are there for our companionship, for comfort, for therapy, for service, for working,” Fett said, “and what better way to protect them…than by passing something like this.”

William Penn University President John Ottosson to Retire in Summer 2027

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OSKALOOSA — William Penn University announced that President John Ottosson will retire in the summer of 2027. His presidency has been marked by courageous leadership, financial discipline, enrollment momentum, and an unwavering commitment to students during an extraordinarily challenging period in higher education.

An alumnus of the University, President Ottosson assumed leadership at a time of significant financial, operational, and strategic challenges. Through disciplined stewardship and bold decision‑making, the University consolidated and reduced institutional debt by more than $14 million, strengthening William Penn’s financial foundation and positioning the institution for long‑term sustainability.

Under his leadership, William Penn University will have invested more than $22 million in campus infrastructure upon completion of the Spencer Chapel renovation project. These investments addressed long‑standing deferred maintenance needs, created new science laboratories, renovated residential facilities, and enhanced the overall student experience—clear signals of confidence in the University’s future.

Academically and programmatically, President Ottosson expanded opportunities for students and strengthened enrollment pipelines. Initiatives such as a four‑year nursing program, new 3+2 engineering partnerships with Iowa State University, expanded fine arts opportunities, and the addition of six new athletic programs propelled William Penn to sustained growth, culminating in record enrollment on the Oskaloosa campus.

President Ottosson also guided the University through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID‑19 pandemic with steadiness and care. William Penn remained open, protected community health, preserved the student experience, and—remarkably—continued to grow enrollment during that period.

‘Serving William Penn University has been one of the greatest privileges of my life,’ said Ottosson. ‘This institution is defined by its people, its values, and its relentless focus on students. I remain fully committed to the important work ahead and to supporting a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition.’

Dr. Eric Nichols, Chair of the Board of Trustees, expressed deep appreciation on behalf of the Board. ‘John’s leadership combined courage, clarity, and principled care for students and the institution,’ Nichols said. ‘William Penn University is much stronger because of his service and the dedication of the faculty, staff, and supporters who partnered with him.’

The Board of Trustees has begun succession planning in accordance with established governance practices and will share additional information about the leadership transition and presidential search process in the coming weeks. President Ottosson will continue to lead the University with full focus and dedication throughout the transition period, ensuring stability and continuity.

Read more and hear directly from President Ottosson by visiting www.wmpenn.edu/presidential-communication/

Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport

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DENVER (AP) — A person who jumped a fence and was on a runway at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff, airport authorities said. The collision sparked an engine fire and forced passengers to evacuate.

The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 p.m. on Friday,” according to a post on the airport’s official X account.

A spokesperson for the airport said the person, who jumped a perimeter fence, has died. They said the unidentified person was hit two minutes after entering the airport. The person is not believed to be an airport employee.

“We’re stopping on the runway,” the pilot tells the control tower according to the site ATC.com. “We just hit somebody. We have an engine fire.”

The pilot tells the air traffic controller they have “231 souls” on board and that an “individual was walking across the runway.”

The air traffic controller responds that they are “rolling the trucks now” before the pilot tells the tower they “have smoke in the aircraft. We are going to evacuate on the runway.”

Frontier Airlines said in a statement that flight 4345 was the one involved in the collision and that “smoke was reported in the cabin and the pilots aborted takeoff.” It was not clear whether the smoke was linked to the collision.

The airline said the plane was carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members.

“We are investigating this incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities,” the airline said.

Passengers were evacuated via slides and the emergency crew bused them to the terminal. The airport spokesperson said 12 passengers suffered minor injuries and five were taken to hospitals.

One passenger, Jacob Anthens, posted video showing people sliding down with their backpacks. He also posted photos of what looked like a damaged engine.

“As we were lifting off the engine of the plane exploded. There was so much smoke we couldn’t even see 1 ft in front of us,” Anthens said on his Facebook page, adding that passengers had to wait for over a hour on the runway and “still no transport or help with the cold.”

Other video shows passengers calmly walking down the aisle of the plane and using the slide to evacuate. They were told to step away from the plane.

Denver Airport said the National Transportation Safety Board had been notified and that runway 17L, where the incident took place, was closed amid an investigation. It reopened Saturday around 11 a.m.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a post on X that the person “breached airport security at Denver Int’l Airport, deliberately scaled a perimeter fence, and ran out onto a runway.”

He added: “No one should EVER trespass on an airport.”

The incident came a day after a Delta Air Lines employee was killed while on the job at the Orlando International Airport. In a statement, the airline said the employee was killed Thursday night without providing details of the incident or the name of the employee.

“We are focused on extending our full support to family and taking care of our Orlando team during this difficult time,” the airline said. “We are working with local authorities as a full investigation gets underway to determine what occurred.”

Secretary Pate Reminds Iowans of Deadlines to Request Absentee Ballots, Return Absentee Ballots, and Vote in the June 2 Primary Election

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DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans to make a plan to participate in June’s Primary Election and note upcoming deadlines for absentee ballots.

Iowans can begin casting ballots for the 2026 Primary Election on Wednesday, May 13. This date marks the first day of Iowa’s absentee period, and the first day Iowans can vote in person absentee at their local county election office. May 13 also marks the first day county auditors can mail absentee ballots to those who have requested them.

Secretary Pate is also urging Iowans to submit their absentee ballot requests early – written applications for mailed absentee ballots must be received by the county auditor’s office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18. Marked absentee ballots must be returned to the county auditor’s office by the time polls close on Election Day, June 2, at 8:00 p.m. The United States Postal Service (USPS) encourages voters to put their ballot in the mail at least one week before Election Day to ensure it arrives on time.

“Primary elections matter. Now is the time to make your plan to vote and have an impact on who advances to the general election,” said Secretary Pate. “Our Primary Election decides who will appear on the ballot in November, and has a profound impact on the direction of our state, national policies, and the leaders who shape our communities.”

All registered voters are eligible to make written requests for absentee ballots. In order to receive an absentee ballot, registered voters must provide the following information on the request form:

– Name
– Date of birth
– Iowa residential address
– Iowa Driver’s License or Non-Operator ID Number OR
– Four-digit Voter PIN found on voter’s Iowa Voter ID Card. Any voter can request an Iowa Voter ID Card by contacting their County Auditor’s Office.
– Name or date of the election for which a voter is requesting the absentee ballot
– Signature and date the form was completed

All eligible voters are also encouraged to provide a phone number and email address in the event their county auditor needs to confirm any information on the request form.

“It’s never too early to make your plan to vote, and voting absentee by mail or in person is a safe and secure method to make sure your ballot is cast this June,” added Secretary Pate. “Whether you vote early or on Election Day, Iowans can trust that their votes will be counted accurately and fairly.”

Absentee ballot request forms are available for download directly from the Iowa Secretary of State website, voterready.iowa.gov. Requests to receive a ballot by mail must be received by the County Auditor’s office by Monday, May 18, no later than 5:00 p.m. In-person absentee voting at the county auditor’s office is available through June 1, the day before the election.

Hawkeyes Drop Series Finale to No. 25 Cornhuskers

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LINCOLN — The University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 8-6, on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

“We had our chances today but had some bad at-bats in the fourth and seventh innings when we had them on the ropes,” said head coach Rick Heller. “After scoring two in the first, we allowed five runs over the first three innings. Jaron Bleeker pitched as well as he has all year. A defensive miscue kept the seventh alive for them, and Carey delivered the double. Kooper Schulte had a great day, homering to lead off the game and again in the eighth.”

The Hawkeyes struck first in the opening inning with a solo home run from senior Kooper Schulte. Shortly after, senior Caleb Wulf singled to the right side, scoring senior Gable Mitchell, to give Iowa an early 2-0 lead.

Nebraska responded with one run in the bottom of the first, then added two runs in each the second and third innings to take a 5-2 lead.

Iowa battled back in the fifth, tying the game with three runs. Redshirt sophomore Jaxien Frost was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to bring in a run, and senior Ben Swails followed with a two-run single up the middle.

The Huskers answered in the bottom of the seventh with three runs to regain control. Schulte added his second home run of the game to pull the Hawkeyes within two, but Nebraska ultimately held on for the win.

Graduate student Logan Runde started the game for Iowa, throwing 1 1/3 innings before giving way to Cole Moore who threw an inning. Jaron Bleeker threw the remaining 5 1/3 innings striking out five.

“As bad as it feels to get swept, I felt we competed hard. Nebraska had a great weekend offensively. It seemed like every ball they hit found a hole, and when we gave them opportunities, they made us pay. That’s what good teams do. We will regroup, take our finals this week, and head to Des Moines to take on a very good Purdue team,” said Heller.

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