CROSS COUNTRY COACH RESIGNS AT IOWA LAKES

Iowa Lakes Community College is looking for a new cross country coach following the resignation of current head coach Mike Nichols.

Nichols has been the cross country coach since Iowa Lakes began offering cross country in the fall of 2003.

While he’ll be dropping his coaching duties, Nichols will remain at the college as a Professor of Spanish.

"I’ve enjoyed my time as a coach at Iowa Lakes," said Nichols, who has also coached track and cross country at the high school level. "With my kids growing up, I want to have time to spend with them and the cross country program deserves a coach who can dedicate the time necessary to make it as successful as possible."

Over the four seasons, 23 Iowa Lakes Community College student-athletes have advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association Cross Country Championships. Student-athletes participate as a team – and individually.

"The college has appreciated the efforts Mike has put into establishing the sport of cross country," said Troy Larson, athletics director. "The athletic department will miss Mike, but we are glad he is staying at Iowa Lakes."

The college is currently advertising for the part-time position.

Cross country is open to both men and women at Iowa Lakes Community College. To find out more information on athletics at Iowa Lakes, visit www.iowalakes.edu and click on ‘athletics’ in the left menu bar.