Dallas Clark might not be the most popular person with that surname around Iowa City anymore, but he still lands on the short list of very influential pro athletes to call the Hawkeye State home.
Lisa Bluder, who coached the Iowa women's basketball team to the last two NCAA championship games, announced Monday that she is retiring after 24 years leading the Hawkeyes. Her longtime assistant, Jan Jensen, was named her successor.
Cooper DeJean is an elite athlete. Those that follow high school and college sports in the State of Iowa know that well. The rest of us are about to find out.