Page 21 - Gary Barta News Today

The success of the Iowa women has raised the bar for the men. It should also be a cautionary tale of patience.

Is it time for Iowa to make a change at athletic director or with its men's basketball coach?

Baker back? Interesting roster development for basketball after last night's Toledo game: We’ll see what happens,” said Baker on if he would apply for a sixth-year.“Potentially.” “Absolutely,” he said on if he would come back to Michigan. “If I got it, I’m back here.” Baker played a total of 18 minutes as a freshman; bizarrely these all came in late February or later. Usually this would not be grounds for a redshirt, but who knows these days. The NCAA is in its Security Gu...

Live From The State Capitol, Senator Jack Whitver responds to accusations that a bill targeting Auditor Rob Sand's office is due to "Barta backlash;" Senator Nate Boulton asks the legislature to leave the cultural issues behind and debate workforce; House Speaker Pat Grassley on property taxes.

This is the fourth discrimination suit Barta and the athletic department have settled.

Winter Storm Watch, Tyson lawsuit, school special elections, and more

A proposed settlement for more than $4 million has been reached in the lawsuit brought by former Iowa football players who alleged racial discrimination in coach Kirk Ferentz's program.

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Interesting development from out here in the heartland: Iowa settled with 12 former football players who alleged the program - including coaches and weightroom staff - discriminated against them because they were black. Check it out: Go Iowa Awesome - Iowa Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit for $4.2m (rivals.com).

Iowa Football discrimination settlement, Nebraska Governor calls for better rail safety,