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USA Today
11 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa Baseball picks up portal commitment from talented outfielder
Iowa Baseball picks up portal commitment from talented outfielder As Iowa baseball retools its roster this offseason following a relatively promising 33-22-1 campaign this spring that eventually fell short of making the NCAA Tournament, the Hawkeyes got a commitment from former Wagner College outfielder Bryce Phelps in the transfer portal. The Denver, Iowa, native began his collegiate career at Southeastern Community College and spent each of the last two seasons with Wagner. As a junior for the Seahawks, Bryce appeared in 33 games, where he batted .195 over 177 at-bats, including 15 hits and eight RBIs. This past season, Phelps had a breakout campaign by starting 51 games and slashing a batting average of .399, an on-base percentage of .482, and a slugging percentage of .423, with 75 hits, 14 doubles, one home run, and 33 RBIs. Phelps' strikeout rate finished at just 11.7% in his 222 plate appearances and reached base via walk or hit by pitch in 14.0% of those appearances. With his impressive 2025 season at Wagner, Philips earned himself a spot on the First Team All-Northeast Conference list. '(It was) a combination of location, coaches, and teammates,' said Phelps in an interview with HawkeyeReport. 'Knowing that Iowa can be a place where I can go and compete with a bunch of guys that want to win, like my former Southeastern CC teammates Kooper Schulte and Caleb Wulf.' 'Just wanted to find the right fit at the highest level I could play at. The visit at Iowa was just as I remembered, felt like home. Having worked security at football games when I was at Southeastern Community College, I had a good feel for the outside of campus. Coach Heller and I had a great conversation. Talking about life, the program, and how I can fit in within the program as well. Talking to the coaches gave me the reassurance that I was wanted in the program. Having been recruited by them in high school and not working out I'm glad it circled back around.' As for where Philips could land in the Hawkeyes' lineup, he will have a chance to earn one of the corner outfield spots with centerfielder Miles Risley returning and Kellen Strohmeyer in line to earn the other corner position. Philips is just the third pickup for the Hawkeyes in the current transfer portal period, with Iowa likely to utilize the transfer pool as a valuable resource over the next few months while they patch up holes from their own departures. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Schlueter's Auto Service earns Business of the Year Award in West Burlington
The City of West Burlington has announced that Schlueter's Auto Service is the recipient of the 2024 Business of the Year Award, celebrating its outstanding contributions to the community and dedication to excellence in automotive care, according to a news release. The award recognizes the contributions of a West Burlington business that has demonstratedoutstanding performance, growth, and service to the community. Nominations were acceptedduring the month of January and were voted on by a panel of West Burlington elected officials,city and school district staff, a representative from Southeastern Community College, as well asa representative from the previous year's winner, KPI Concepts. The winner is selected based on the growth in taxable valuation, job growth, community impact, facility renovation, expansion and beautification, and exceptional customer service. At 109 E. Mount Pleasant St. in West Burlington, Schlueter's Auto Service has been a trusted name in auto repair and tire services for residents and businesses alike. Known for delivering honest, reliable, and top-tier automotive solutions, they've served loyal customers throughout Southeast Iowa. Whether it's routine maintenance, complex repairs, or tire services, Schlueter's team consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring every customer drives awaywith confidence and peace of mind, the release says. West Burlington takes pride in its dynamic business community, where tradition meets Auto Service embodies this spirit, blending time-honored values of trust and craftsmanship with a forward-thinking approach to customer care. The award ceremony is set to take place at 11 a.m. March at Schlueter's Auto Service. Elected officials and city staff will surprise Schlueter's Auto Service with their reward and a small reception at their 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
