Northwestern’s middle Zavyr Metzger is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Volleyball Defender-of-the-Week. Metzger, a senior from Larchwood, Iowa, averaged 2.56 blocks per set in a 3-1 week for the Raiders, highlighted by a career-high 13-block performance in three sets against Kansas Wesleyan on Friday. In addition to her defensive efforts, Metzger averaged 1.50 kills per set for the week. Metzger’s 2.04 blocks per set season average leads the NAIA.

Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo honored as 2025 Mayor of the Year
Rock Valley Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo has been honored as the 2025 Mayor of the Year in the 2,000–10,000 population category