LINCOLN, Neb. —
A northwest Iowa boy will be honored by the University of Iowa during this year's Heroes Game against the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers
Jayce Koob, 12, is a sixth-grade student at MOC-Floyd Valley. In September, Koob woke up in the middle of the night to heavy smoke and alarms going off. He managed to get out of the house and run almost a mile to alert neighbors in rural Sioux County to call for help. The fire claimed the lives of three other teenagers.
"Jayce Koob exemplifies the very essence of courage and selflessness that we strive to celebrate through the Pioneer Heroes program. His quick thinking and bravery in the face of unimaginable tragedy saved a life and reminds us all of the power of resilience and compassion. We are honored to recognize Jayce a

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