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Images of Shenandoah, Clarinda at Substate Tennis

Images of Shenandoah, Clarinda at Substate Tennis

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah boys tennis team advanced to the state team tennis tournament Wednesday, May 20, with a 5-0 home win over Clarinda.

Iowa State promoting Emily Ryan to women's basketball assistant coach

Iowa State promoting Emily Ryan to women's basketball assistant coach

  • ben.hutchens

One of Iowa State women's basketball's all-time greats is getting a promotion. 

What Jackson Kiss' flip to UNLV means for Iowa State basketball

What Jackson Kiss' flip to UNLV means for Iowa State basketball

  • ben.hutchens

2026 Iowa State recruit Jackson Kiss flipped from his commitment from Iowa State to UNLV on Tuesday night.

Report: Iowa State adds Tulane RB Arnold Barnes in transfer portal

Report: Iowa State adds Tulane RB Arnold Barnes in transfer portal

  • ben.hutchens

Why it made sense for Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers to add Tulane transfer running back Arnold Barnes. 

Student and fan experience top of mind as Iowa eyes Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovation

Student and fan experience top of mind as Iowa eyes Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovation

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz says improving student and fan experience is central to any Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovation plans.

Alli St. John's recruiting pitch working as Iowa State women's wrestling adds to roster, staff

Alli St. John's recruiting pitch working as Iowa State women's wrestling adds to roster, staff

  • ben.hutchens

It isn’t taking long for Alli St. John to get Iowa State's women’s wrestling team off the ground. 

Pollard: "Too premature to say" when CyTown will open

Pollard: "Too premature to say" when CyTown will open

  • ben.hutchens

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard said Monday it's too early to ballpark when the CyTown grand opening will be. 

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The Clarinda and Shenandoah boys golf teams advanced to the Class 2A State Golf Championships at Monday's District Tournament in Shenandoah.

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