Newell was 66 and suffered a heart attack the day after Thanksgiving. Newel was very well known in the Des Moines broadcasting world. In addition to announcing Iowa Oaks games, Newell did play-by-play for University of Iowa women?s basketball games and for Drake University?s men?s basketball. He had also hosted sports call-in shows, including WHO radio?s ?Sound Off? show that followed U of I football games during the 1990s. Newell had a number of health problems over the years, including a mild heart attack at the age of 49.
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