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Kara Metzger conducting the DCI Colts and the Hawkeye Marching Band

Colts’ Caitlin Clark: Metzger leads by example for Dubuque organization

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
when Colts director Vicki MacFarlane compared Kara Metzger — a former drum major and current staff member for the Dubuque, Iowa corps — to the prolific point guard, it was no small comment. “I guess she’s like our Caitlin Clark,” MacFarlane said. “She’s the reason people want to keep coming back.”
Hawkeye Metal Band performs during Metallica Halftime show in Kinnick Stadium

‘Enter Sandman’: CMU alum directing Hawkeye Metallica tribute

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A challenge is bringing metal to marching bands. One band participating is directed by a Montrose native and Central Michigan University alum.