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U of I Marching Band Shares Plans to Honor Deceased Member, Peosta Resident
The University of Iowa said the mellophone section leader collapsed during a game and died after heat stroke and sudden cardiac arrest.
- A University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band member died Tuesday after suffering a heat stroke and sudden cardiac arrest during Saturday's home football game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium.
- Temperatures reached 95 degrees during Saturday's game, prompting the university to deploy "beat the heat" measures at Kinnick Stadium to protect students, staff, and fans from extreme conditions.
- The student was a third-year member and mellophone section leader described as a "phenomenal musician" who represented "the very best of what it means to be a Hawkeye," according to the University of Iowa School of Music.
- Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz opened his Tuesday press conference offering condolences, telling the band that "all of us were heartbroken" by the loss of the dedicated student musician.
- Counseling services remain available to band members and staff this week, as the University of Iowa continues to provide support and resources to ensure students are "getting the care they need" following the tragedy.
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Hawkeye Marching Band member dies after game-day heat stroke
IOWA CITY — A University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band member — and the mellophone section leader — died Tuesday morning after suffering a heat stroke and sudden cardiac arrest during Saturday’s home football game against Northern Illinois in Kinnick…
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