IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa announced today a contract extension for head football coach Kirk Ferentz through the 2029 season.  The announcement was made by Gary Barta, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair.

Ferentz just completed his 23rd season as Moon Family Head Football Coach. He is the longest-tenured active head football coach in the country.

“Kirk’s consistent leadership and success over 23 years has been amazing and appreciated as he has led our football program in a first-class manner,” said Barta. “His success over the past 23 years speaks for itself. He is an asset to the University of Iowa and our athletics department as a whole. The foundation of his program is strong, and the future looks bright.”

“Over his three decades with Iowa, coach Ferentz has led our football program with tremendous success and integrity, showcasing how athletics can be an enriching experience for our student-athletes and a corridor for many to learn about our remarkable university,” said UI President Barb Wilson. “This contract reflects our commitment to Kirk and Mary as members of our Hawkeye family.”

Ferentz is Iowa’s all-time winningest coach, surpassing Hayden Fry in 2019. After compiling a 10-4 record in 2021, Ferentz ranks fourth in Big Ten Conference history with 178 career wins and 110 conference victories. Iowa has finished ranked among the Top 25 four consecutive years, the second longest streak in program history.

“I am grateful to President Barb Wilson and Athletics Director Gary Barta for their continued support of our program,” said Ferentz. “I am proud of the success that we have achieved in Iowa City the past 23 years and look forward to many more years of competing at the highest level.”

The 2021 Hawkeye football team won 10 games for the seventh time under Ferentz’ leadership, and the 10th time in program history. The Hawkeye won the Big Ten West Division and earned a bid to the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl, the 19th bowl bid of Ferentz’ career.

“This contract extension would not be possible without substantial private support,” said Barta. “The pandemic has presented Iowa Athletics with significant financial challenges. We are grateful to the many donors and fans who have contributed directly toward the success of Hawkeye football.”

Ferentz’s total annual compensation under the new agreement will be $7 million and includes a $500,000 base, $5.5 million in supplemental compensation and a $1 million longevity bonus. The contract expires on Jan. 31, 2030. His previous contract ran through the 2025 season. Ferentz and the members of his staff will also continue to be eligible for bonuses based on performance.

(SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa 1/14/22) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is encouraging ice anglers and snowmobilers to use caution when going out on the ice after a snowmobile and an ATV broke through the ice on West Okoboji Lake and East Okoboji Lake Thursday night. The individuals were rescued by nearby anglers, and then were treated and released from the local hospital. Greg Harson, district supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Bureau, said he’s received a number of calls Friday from people planning to come to the Iowa Great Lakes and his message is that the ice quality isn’t as good as it has been in the past and to use caution if they plan to operate a snowmobile or atv on the lakes.

“There are a number of areas to avoid, like the points, ice heaves, the bridges and locations where geese are keeping the water open. The pressure ridges are opening and are hard to see. If we get skim ice then covered with snow, that can create a dangerous situation,” he said. “Geese are keeping a large area open on Spirit Lake out from the pump house, so be really careful if going out on Big Spirit this weekend.”

Harson stressed that there is always risk associated with going on any ice and that no ice is 100 percent safe. He said better quality ice is available away from the areas to avoid and encouraged everyone to check the ice thickness frequently and to bring a throwable floatation cushion, 50 feet of rope and a set of ice picks.

“The new snow is going to make identifying these hazards more challenging, and it’s also going to insulate the ice from the cold temperatures and slow its growth. We all look forward to this time of year to enjoy these lakes, but need to think twice and if it doesn’t look right or feel right, do not go out,” he said.

The UNI women’s basketball team knocked off MVC favorite Missouri State 74-65 on Thursday night in Cedar Falls. The win snapped a 21-game conference win streak for the Bears.

Karli Rucker led four players in double figures for the Panthers with 19 points. Emerson Green added 17 points and Grace Boffeli finished with 11 points and 14 rebounds. UNI jumped out to a nine point lead by the end of the first and held a 13 point advantage at half.

The Panthers improved to 9-5 overall and 2-1 in MVC play. The Panthers take on the streaking Southern Illinois Salukis this Saturday. Southern Illinois has won all 3 of their MVC games this season, including a close battle against Drake on Thursday. The Salukis will come to the McLeod Center on Jan. 15 with tipoff at 2 p.m.

The Drake women’s basketball team came up short against Southern Illinois 60-49 on Thursday night. The Bulldogs suffered through a seven minute scoring drought in the second half.

Maggie Bair led Drake in the loss with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. The Bulldogs shot just 31 percent for the game (18-58).

The Bulldogs fell to 9-7 overall and 1-4 in Valley play. Next up Drake will continue its three-game homestand, playing host to defending league champ Missouri State in a 2 p.m. tip-off Saturday.

Monica Czinano poured in 27 points as the Iowa women won at Purdue 79-66. The Hawkeyes won despite going 0-15 from three point range.

That’s Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. The Hawkeyes connected on 27 of 30 from the charity stripe to improve to 3-1 in the Big Ten. Czinano finished 12 of 14 from the floor.

After winning at Nebraska last Sunday the Hawks and Huskers collide in Iowa City Sunday.

Quad @ East Union
Martensdale-St. Marys 48, SW Valley 24
Martensdale-St. Marys 54, East Union 21
SW Valley 48, East Union 36
Panorama 42, SW Valley 33
Panorama 49, Martensdale-St. Marys 27
Panorama 60, East Union 24

Tri @ Interstate-35
Pleasantville 36, Interstate 35 25
Pleasantville 66, Wayne 12
Interstate-35 66, Wayne 12

Tri @ West Central Valley
Kuemper Catholic 48,  Ogden 26
Kuemper Catholic 46, West Central Valley 30
Ogden 24, West Central Valley 18

Quad @ Woodbine
Riverside 57, ACGC 18
Riverside 72,  Woodbine 9
Tri-Center 24, Woodbine 12
ACGC  52, Woodbine 4

Tri @ Bennington, NE
Bennington 50, Logan-Magnolia 30
Bennington 69, Plattsmouth 12
Logan-Magnolia 48, Plattsmouth 26

Dual
Blair, Nebraska 56, Missouri Valley 22

Iowa rallied in the second half for an 83-74 win over Indiana on Thursday night in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes forced 23 Indiana turnovers and outscored the Hoosiers 42-26 in the second half.

Kris Murray posted his first career double-double with 29 points and 11 rebounds. Jordan Bohannon scored 11 points and hit his 400th career 3-pointer in the contest. He is one of 20 players in NCAA history to make 400 triples in a career.

Iowa improved to 12-4 on the season and 2-3 in the conference. The Hawkeyes return to action on Sunday at Minnesota at 1:00 p.m. We’ll have coverage on KJAN with pregame at 12:00 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Glenwood 60, Kuemper Catholic 28
Lewis Central 54, Creston 40
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 56, Denison-Schleswig 42
Sidney 49, Clarinda 34
St. Albert 80, Red Oak 22

Western Iowa Conference

Logan-Magnolia 63, Ar-We-Va 36
Treynor 54, Missouri Valley 14
Tri-Center 48, CB Thomas Jefferson 33
Underwood 65, AHSTW 45

Rolling Valley Conference

Coon Rapids-Bayard 53, Woodward-Granger 39
Woodbine 65, MVAOCOU 33

Corner Conference

East Mills 52, Fremont-Mills 19
Stanton 63, Southwest Valley 20

Pride of Iowa Conference

Nodaway Valley 71, East Union 27
Stanton 63, Southwest Valley 20
Southeast Warren 54, Twin Cedars 31
Wayne 56, Moravia 24

Other Scores

ACGC 69, Earlham 68

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Clarinda 71, Sidney 46
Kuemper Catholic 62, Glenwood 55
Red Oak 87, St. Albert 63
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 60, Denison-Schleswig 54 OT

Western Iowa Conference

AHSTW 58, Underwood 30
Treynor 64, Missouri Valley 36
Tri-Center 54, CB Thomas Jefferson 46

Rolling Valley Conference

Ar-We-Va 37, Logan-Magnolia 35
Coon Rapids-Bayard 60, Woodward-Granger 33
Woodbine 65, MVAOCOU 29

Pride of Iowa Conference

Moravia 63, Wayne 35
Nodaway Valley 83, East Union 42
Southeast Warren 74, Twin Cedars 24
Stanton 41, Southwest Valley 40

Other Scores

ACGC 51, Earlham 48

2021–22 SEVENTH Iowa Girls High School Basketball Rankings
Compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
Thursday, January 13, 2022

Class 1A
School Record LW
1 Newell–Fonda 10–1 1
2 Bishop Garrigan 10–3 2
3 Exira–EHK 10–0 3
4 North Linn 12–1 5
5 Springville 13–1 4
6 MMCRU 10–0 6
7 Burlington Notre Dame 12–0 7
8 North Mahaska 10–1 8
9 Storm Lake St. Mary’s 10–0 9
10 Martensdale St. Mary’s 13–0 10
11 East Buchanan 9–2 11
12 Stanton 10–0 12
13 Westwood 12–1 13
14 Montezuma 10–2 14
15 Remsen St. Mary’s 10–2 NR
Dropped Out: Woodbine (15)

Class 2A
School Record LW
1 Dike–New Hartford 10–1 1
2 Denver 12–1 2
3 Central Lyon 11–1 3
4 Panorama 13–0 4
5 Treynor 11–1 5
6 Sibley–Ocheyedan 9–3 7
7 West Hancock 9–3 6
8 Jesup 11–2 9
9 Iowa City Regina 10–3 8
10 Grundy Center 11–2 12
11 Mediapolis 12–0 11
12 Aplington–Parkersburg 9–3 14
13 South Central Calhoun 10–2 10
14 Hinton 11–2 NR
15 West Branch 8–3 13
Dropped Out: Cascade (15)

Class 3A
School Record LW
1 Unity Christian 11–1 1
2 West Lyon 11–0 2
3 Ballard 11–2 3
4 Estherville–Lincoln Central 12–1 4
5 Center Point–Urbana 11–1 6
6 Sergeant Bluff–Luton 8–2 5
7 West Marshall 12–1 12
8 Forest City 11–2 15
9 West Liberty 9–3 9
10 Clear Lake 7–2 7
11 Cherokee 8–5 8
12 Roland–Story 8–3 10
13 Harlan 8–4 13
14 Monticello 10–3 NR
15 Williamsburg 8–4 14
Dropped Out: Davenport Assumption (11)

Class 4A
School Record LW
1 Glenwood 9–1 1
2 Bishop Heelan 10–1 2
3 North Polk 12–1 3
4 Dallas Center–Grimes 9–3 4
5 Indianola 9–2 5
6 Grinnell 9–1 6
7 Cedar Rapids Xavier 9–3 8
8 North Scott 9–3 10
9 Waverly–Shell Rock 9–3 7
10 Central DeWitt 9–3 11
11 Spencer 9–3 12
12 Keokuk 8–3 13
13 Pella 7–4 9
14 Benton Community 10–3 NR
15 Norwalk 6–5 15
Dropped Out: Winterset (14)

Class 5A
School Record LW
1 Johnston 13–0 1
2 Iowa City High 10–0 2
3 Waterloo West 10–1 3
4 Ankeny Centennial 9–2 7
5 Dowling Catholic 11–1 4
6 Des Moines Roosevelt 9–2 6
7 Iowa City West 8–2 5
8 Pleasant Valley 10–2 11
9 West Des Moines Valley 9–3 9
10 Ankeny 9–3 8
11 Waukee Northwest 9–4 13
12 Linn–Mar 8–3 14
13 Cedar Rapids Washington 8–4 15
14 Cedar Falls 7–4 10
15 Southeast Polk 6–5 12
Dropped Out: None

• Underwood @ AHSTW basketball doubleheader has been moved up from Friday to Thursday, January 13th with the same start times.