Roy J. Carver and Dan Gable Receive 2023 HWC Rob McReynolds Passion Awardtext, calendar

Iowa City, Iowa — The Hawkeye Wrestling Club announced Saturday, May 6, 2023 that University of Iowa legends and Hawkeye Wrestling Club founders Roy J. Carver and Dan Gable have been named recipients of the fifth annual Rob McReynolds Passion Award. Carver is a long-time friend and supporter of the University of Iowa, and the […]

Spencer Lee and Jacob Warner Join Hawkeye Wrestling Club

Spencer Lee and Jacob Warner to Join Hawkeye Wrestling Club IOWA CITY, Iowa – Former University of Iowa wrestlers Spencer Lee and Jacob Warner will continue their wrestling careers in Iowa City as members of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club (HWC). The HWC made the announcement Friday. Lee is a three-time NCAA champion and two-time Hodge […]

Beth and Steve Reese Receive Rob McReynolds Passion Awarda group of people posing for the camera

July 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beth and Steve Reese Receive Rob McReynolds Passion Award IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Hawkeye Wrestling Club announced Wednesday that Beth and Steve Reese have been named recipients of the second annual Rob McReynolds Passion Award. The Reeses are HWC supporters from Des Moines, Iowa. They are recipients of an […]

Dan Dennis to begin as HWC CoachDan Dennis Returns 1

We are excited to announce that Dan Dennis will be returning an HWC Coach! “Dan Dennis ranks high as a coach. He ranks high as a Hawkeye. And he ranks high in our locker room.  He is the best choice for a lot of reasons starting with his popularity among our HWC athletes. There is […]

Steve Cannon vs Iditarod [again] for the HWCCopy Of Copy Of Vita Verde Glitz And Glam 768x402 1

Some of you may remember the indomitable Steve Cannon. He has raised money for the HWC in years past by racing the Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. Steve is from Iowa AND is a Hawkeye Alum. He has competed in nearly 100 marathons, a 350-mile bike ride across Alaska, a 1000 mile run around Lake […]

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With the season fast approaching I wanted take a minute and thank the sponsors of our Trap Shoot– Deery FordIowa Retina ConsultantsAce Auto RecyclersStreb ConstructionDefense SoapRiverside Casino and Golf ResortHawkins Wealth ManagementNewell MachineryIronside ApparelTwin Image Salon SpaWestport TouchlessScheelsTheisens We are grateful and appreciative of support these sponsors give the HWC– please help us in supporting […]

Herb Tyler Receives Rob McReynolds Passion AwardTom Brands et al. posing for a photo

Iowa City, Iowa — The Hawkeye Wrestling Club announced Wednesday that long-time Iowa wrestling fan, Herb Tyler, has been named recipient of the fourth annual Rob McReynolds Passion Award. Tyler was born November 23, 1930 and died on May 31, 2013 of pancreatic cancer. He attended local schools through ninth grade and then — of his […]

Mark Reiland’s Last Interview With HWCgraphical user interface

To start with– what the heck are you up to now?– Since you were very young wrestling has been a huge part of your life– 2 State Titles at Eagle Grove– 2 time NCAA All American at the University of Iowa including a National Championship in 1991, and 19 years of High School Coaching at […]

“Do You Want to Fight?” -Larry Leea person and a dog posing for the camera

Most everyone knows about your son Spencer, but tell us about the rest of your family? Spencer’s mother Cathy and I got married for 33-years ago. We met in France before the start of the fall semester of my junior year in college.  Funny, but true story… Cathy and I were athletes in the Olympic […]

Where Are They Now? Daryl Webera group of people posing for the camera

WHERE ARE THEY NOW By Randy Novak Monday, February 21, 2022   I was able to catch up with Daryl Weber – remember this guy? One heck of a wrestler, one heck of a coach. Randy: We have your bio but tell me a little about your college days – you were an All American […]