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Essex's Sholes wraps up Essex career at state high jump

Essex's Sholes wraps up Essex career at state high jump

  • Bryan Clark

Essex senior Isaiah Sholes competed Friday in the state meet high jump

Shenandoah's Graham putting final touches on historic career

Shenandoah's Graham putting final touches on historic career

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah's Cole Graham finished 10th Thursday in the final individual race of his track and field career

Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub unveils new atrium

Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub unveils new atrium

  • Nathan Delaney Council Bluffs Nonpareil

The atrium was made possible by a grant from the Lakin Foundation. SWITCH sits where the old East Mills High School used to be.

Where ISU's Jimmy Rogers, TJ Otzelberger, Jamie Pollard stand on expanding playoffs

Where ISU's Jimmy Rogers, TJ Otzelberger, Jamie Pollard stand on expanding playoffs

  • ben.hutchens

Here's the stances Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers, basketball coach TJ Otzelberger and athletic director Jamie Pollard took when asked about expansion.

A personal best for Wagoner, Clarinda, Shenandoah compete in 7 events to open state track

A personal best for Wagoner, Clarinda, Shenandoah compete in 7 events to open state track

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda and Shenandoah competed in seven events on Thursday, the first day of the State Track and Field Championships

Iowa baseball bounced from Big Ten Tournament, end 2026 season at 33-23

Iowa baseball bounced from Big Ten Tournament, end 2026 season at 33-23

  • ethan.petrik

The Iowa baseball season likely came to its conclusion on Thursday with a loss to Purdue at the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha.

Iowa State to play San Diego State in Players Era, tournament bracket revealed

Iowa State to play San Diego State in Players Era, tournament bracket revealed

  • ben.hutchens

Last year, ISU missed out on bonus money despite an undefeated record at the Players Era Tournament. That won't be a problem this season.

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Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand launched a new statewide television ad Tuesday highlighting his record as state auditor while his campaign announced raising more than $9.6 million in 2026.

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A personal best for Wagoner, Clarinda, Shenandoah compete in 7 events to open state track

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  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda and Shenandoah competed in seven events on Thursday, the first day of the State Track and Field Championships

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bill Rosinski, the original radio voice of the Carolina Panthers, got rejected for the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL play-by-play job Wednesday. And when he opened the rejection email that broke this news to him, he started laughing in disbelief. The form letter read, in part: “At this time, we have decided to pursue other candidates whose background and experience are more closely ...

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