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What my toddler taught me about rain, perspective and being present

What my toddler taught me about rain, perspective and being present

  • Rachel.George

I thought the weather would ruin our plans. It ended up changing my perspective.

Clarinda Foundation grant applications now available

Clarinda Foundation grant applications now available

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda Foundation grant applications are now available

Big 10 transfer guard Sienna Harvey commits to Iowa State

Big 10 transfer guard Sienna Harvey commits to Iowa State

  • ben.hutchens

ISU coach Bill Fennelly and his staff has added five players through the portal this offseason.

Loyola's Alex-Anne Bessette transferring to Iowa State

Loyola's Alex-Anne Bessette transferring to Iowa State

  • ben.hutchens

Loyola Chicago guard Alex-Anne Bessette is transferring to Iowa State, she announced Sunday afternoon.

Cyclones land Bishop Heelan's Melina Snoozy, Iowa's No. 1 2027 recruit

Cyclones land Bishop Heelan's Melina Snoozy, Iowa's No. 1 2027 recruit

  • ben.hutchens

Melina Snoozy is the first recruit committed in ISU's 2027 class and the state's No. 1 ranked high school prospect per prep girls hoops. 

Clarinda, Shenandoah athletes qualify for Drake Relays

Clarinda, Shenandoah athletes qualify for Drake Relays

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda and Shenandoah's track and field teams will be represented at the Drake Relays

7-foot-3 center Andrew McKeever transfer commits to Iowa

7-foot-3 center Andrew McKeever transfer commits to Iowa

  • ethan.petrik

The Iowa men's basketball team added some needed size with the commitment of Saint Mary's transfer center Andrew McKeever.

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Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 20

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More cannabidiol dispensaries bills bouncing in Iowa Legislature

The Iowa Senate approved a bill 42-5  to allow the state to license up to 10 medical cannabidiol dispensaries — double the current allotment.

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