Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan

Smith gives Kastanek a side-kick in Game Time

The Game Time League has largely been dominated by two teams in 2015 — those being Randy Lareson’s Marion Iron and Kay DiLeo’s Beat the Bookstore/Westport. Brian Joens’ Cullen/Joensy’s has flown under ...
Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan

Kastanek grows into leadership

At 2-2, coach Brian Joens’ Cullen Painting/Joensy’s sits in the middle of the pack of Game Time League, but one player has kept tension low entering postseason play — Iowa junior-to-be Alexa Kastanek.
The Gazette

Regina prevails amid flood of fouls, turnovers

IOWA CITY - Brian Joens called it "wild." Ali Browning proclaimed it as "hectic." With 73 turnovers, 56 fouls and 72 free throws, this was nearly two hours of yuck. Iowa City Regina outlasted West ...
Des Moines Register

Seniors, low-income families face added challenges when temperatures are dangerously low

Brian Joens' final Meals on Wheels delivery each day is to 90-year-old Leslie “Gene” Creech, who joined the program in 2016. Joens, who's worked for the nonprofit WesleyLife for 12 years, said it's ...