Sports Briefs

Wartburg reach national meet

     Jerry Frawley of Monticello is a member of the Wartburg College men’s cross country team that finished second in the NCAA Regionals and qualified for the NCAA Championships.

     Frawley, a senior, finished 10th individually in the race, held Saturday, Nov. 12 in Northfield, Minn. Frawley covered the eight kilometers in 25 minutes, 44.7 seconds, earning All-Region honors for his effort. He was second on his team, behind junior Eli Kaczinski of Charlotte, Iowa, who took eighth place.

     The NCAA championships are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19 in Louisville, Ky.

 

Snowshoeing,

Conifer event set

at Central Park

     The Early-out Snowshoeing and Cool Conifer Program will be Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. at the Central Park Nature Center.

     This free event will be held, snow or no snow. Learn about cool conifers as we hike or snowshoe the trails of Central Park. Participants should wear boots and warm clothes.

     Pre-registration is required. To register, call 319-481-7987 or email Naturalist@co.jones.ia.us at least one day prior to the event.