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Iowa State's 2027 recruiting class ranks No. 1 after Donovan Davis commitment

Iowa State's 2027 recruiting class ranks No. 1 after Donovan Davis commitment

  • ben.hutchens

Iowa State basketball's 2027 recruiting class now ranks No. 1 in the country.

4-star Donovan Davis commits to Iowa State over Iowa, Nebraska, others

4-star Donovan Davis commits to Iowa State over Iowa, Nebraska, others

  • ben.hutchens

Donovan Davis is the No. 2 player in the state of Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class. Here is a scouting report on what he brings to Iowa State.

Images from the Corner Conference Golf Tournament

Images from the Corner Conference Golf Tournament

  • Bryan Clark

Sidney sophomore Alyssa Dowling's round of 82 was easily good enough to win her second Corner Conference Tournament golf championship, and she led the Cowgirls to the team title Wednesday, May 6, at the Red Oak Country Club.

Iowa prioritized FCS and Group of 5 transfers this offseason. Here’s why

Iowa prioritized FCS and Group of 5 transfers this offseason. Here’s why

  • ethan.petrik

Of Iowa's 15 transfer portal additions in the 2026 offseason, 13 joined the Hawkeyes from the sub-Power 5 levels of college football. Here's why the program sought the ascending talents.

Essex, Sidney earn 4 event titles at Corner Track and Field meet

Essex, Sidney earn 4 event titles at Corner Track and Field meet

  • Bryan Clark

The Essex and Sidney track and field teams combined to win four event championships Tuesday at the Corner Conference meet

Iowa adds commitment from in-state linebacker Kyler Van Maanen

Iowa adds commitment from in-state linebacker Kyler Van Maanen

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa football picked up another in-state commit Tuesday, landing Pella linebacker Kyler Van Maanen for its 2027 recruiting class.

Page County receives 250th Anniversary commemorative flag

Page County receives 250th Anniversary commemorative flag

  • Bryan Clark

Page County officials and community members gathered Friday, May 1, outside the Page County Courthouse to recognize Law Day.

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At a Council Bluffs roundtable, Rob Sand emphasized listening as community members raised concerns about education funding, oversight and teacher retention.

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Iowa lawmakers pass welfare overhaul tightening Medicaid and SNAP access, adding verification rules and limiting retroactive health coverage.

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A sales tax break for new or restarted nuclear energy projects — like the planned restarting of the Duane Arnold Anergy Center near Palo — has been approved by state lawmakers.

Rob Sand unveils water quality, public health plan

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Sand proposes tax credits for conservation, stricter manure rules, Medicaid overhaul and PBM crackdown to address Iowa water quality and health costs.

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“You can choose another spineless career politician or you can choose a conservative outsider,” Steen says in the new ad.

Bill requiring age verification to access pornography sent to governor

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Iowa lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds that would require age verification on adult websites in an effort to prevent minors from accessing obscene material online.

Legislation restructuring Iowa’s magistrate system signed into law

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Legislation restructuring Iowa’s magistrate system was among 14 bills signed into law Thursday.

Iowa Senate approves restrictions on Iowa governor

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Restrictions on the Iowa governor’s authority in public health emergencies and a promise of continued state funding if budget negotiations break down were approved this week by Senate Republicans.

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Essex, Sidney earn 4 event titles at Corner Track and Field meet

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The Essex and Sidney track and field teams combined to win four event championships Tuesday at the Corner Conference meet

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