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Mark Simpson

Portland

Director of News and Public Affairs at Maine Public Broadcasting Network

Maine Public’s Director of News and Public Affairs Journalist, Writer, Urban and City Design enthusiast and woodwind guy. Radio talking good!

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  • 1 week ago | 1650thefan.com | Mark Simpson

    The Waterloo Black Hawks have hired a new head coach with impressive credentials. Scott Gordon, a former NHL player and coach, has been named as the new head coach, taking over the role following Matt Smaby’s departure for the University of North Dakota. Gordon previously served as the head coach of the NHL’s New York Islanders from 2008 to 2010 and the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2018-19 season.

  • 1 week ago | 1650thefan.com | Mark Simpson

    Today in High School sports involving Metro schools:In Baseball: Waterloo Columbus is hosting Oelwein, and in doubleheaders: Cedar Falls is at Western Dubuque, Waterloo West plays at Dubuque Senior, and Waterloo East is hosting Des Moines Lincoln. In Softball: Waterloo Columbus has a home game against Oelwein, and in doubleheaders: 5A 13th ranked Cedar Falls is at 3A 2nd ranked Dubuque Wahlert, and Waterloo East is hosting Des Moines Lincoln.

  • 1 week ago | 1650thefan.com | Mark Simpson

    The Iowa High School Boys Tennis Coaches have released their All-State Teams. Four area players have been honored. In 2A, Cedar Falls Ben Smalley was named to the Second-Team. And in 1A, Waterloo Columbus’ Parker Stroh was selected to the First Team, while two Waverly-Shell Rock players were recognized. The Go-Hawks Matthew Judka was named to the Second Team and Brady Willis is on the 1A Third Team.

  • 2 weeks ago | 1650thefan.com | Mark Simpson

    Last night in High School Sports involving Metro schools:In Baseball: Dallas Center-Grimes beat Waterloo West 17-2 and Humboldt beat Waterloo West 6-2. Fort Dodge swept a doubleheader from Waterloo East 13-3 and 11-1. and Waterloo Columbus downed Hudson 12-2In Softball: Linn-Mar took a pair of games from Waterloo West 4-1 and 11-0. Fort Dodge swept a doubleheader from Waterloo East 14-1 and 12-2. And Waterloo Columbus outscored Hudson 7-6.

  • 2 weeks ago | 1650thefan.com | Mark Simpson

    The State Co-Ed Golf Meets took place yesterday. Cedar Falls’ Molly Ratchford and Anthony Galvin shot a 68 to claim the 2A title held at Cedar Pointe in Boone. Ratchford and Galvin won by three-strokes. Grundy Center’s Leah Larson and Judd Jirovsky were the 1A co-ed state champions at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. Grundy Center’s Avery Knutsen and Preston Martens were the runners-up.

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Tonight’s debate is the first with Maine’s gubernatorial candidates. An incredible team of journalists @MainePublic - in particular my incredible colleague @SusanSharon1 sitting next to me! #megov22