John Steppe is a sports reporter at The Gazette. He specializes in covering competitive sports, particularly focusing on football and basketball within the Big Ten, as well as broader themes in sports business and broadcasting. John’s work has been featured in Courier Media Group, Mason City Globe Gazette, and The Gazette | Cedar Rapids.
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John Steppe’s coverage is heavily focused on local sports in Iowa, particularly college sports. He is likely to be responsive to pitches that involve expert commentary from coaches or players within the region, as well as announcements related to local sporting events and athletes.
Given his emphasis on local sports, he may also be interested in government announcements related to athletic regulations or policy changes impacting college and high school athletics in Iowa. Additionally, stories about athletes' personal journeys and challenges might resonate with him given the nature of his coverage.
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By: John Steppe
Phillips will join the Hawkeyes after four years with Chattanooga, where he amassed 153 career receptions for 2,088 yards. He set a freshman school record in 2022 with 44 receptions and most recently had 49 receptions for 803 yards in 2024.
By: John Steppe
Current Packers tight end (and South Dakota State alum) Tucker Kraft had ‘so many great things to say' about Tim Lester and his scheme
By: John Steppe
Iowa women's wrestling will be vying for another NWCA National Duals title on Saturday after breezing through the first two rounds on Friday. Follow The Gazette's live blog for results and updates throughout the day.
By: John Steppe
Gonzalez has been undefeated so far in 2024-25 at 117 pounds CEDAR FALLS — As Brianna Gonzalez wrestled in the NWCA National Duals finals, Kennedy Blades told her “you have that dog in you.”
By: John Steppe
Hawkeyes again defeat North Central in first-place match, this time with little drama CEDAR FALLS — Iowa women's wrestling has won another national title.
By: John Steppe
Buhr's commitment to Iowa precedes Drew Stevens' final year of eligibility IOWA CITY — Caden Buhr's last few weeks have been “really, really hectic and really, really crazy,” but in the best possible way.
By: John Steppe
The Iowa women fell to Indiana 74-67 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
By: John Steppe
QB Mark Gronowski has shown level of efficiency that Hawkeyes have not seen in recent years
By: John Steppe
Iowa alum steps into key role on Ben Johnson's staff after two years at tight ends coach for Denver Broncos
By: John Steppe
Hawkeyes' 2026 class doubles in size after 3 offensive linemen commit within 24-hour span
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