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Daughter of 10-year MLB vet, Brianna Johnson a 'gem' who delivers for Hawkeyes again and again

Daughter of 10-year MLB vet, Brianna Johnson a 'gem' who delivers for Hawkeyes again and again

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa’s Brianna Johnson is not fazed by pressure. The Hawkeyes' shortstop delivered her third walk-off of the year in a 10-2 win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday.

Essex's Sholes signs with Iowa Western Basketball

Essex's Sholes signs with Iowa Western Basketball

  • Bryan Clark

Essex senior Isaiah Sholes signed Friday with Iowa Western basketball

Brunk breaks Shenandoah's all-time wins record, Mustangs sweep in Atlantic

Brunk breaks Shenandoah's all-time wins record, Mustangs sweep in Atlantic

  • Bryan Clark

Teagan Brunk made Shenandoah Tennis history Wednesday as the Mustangs won the Atlantic Tournament championship.

Abortion policy distinctions drawn in Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary debate

Abortion policy distinctions drawn in Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary debate

  • Erin Murphy Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Whether violations of state abortion laws should result in criminal convictions were among the policy distinctions made by three Republican candidates for Iowa governor during a debate Tuesday night.

Community Foundation for Western Iowa adds 3 board members

Community Foundation for Western Iowa adds 3 board members

  • Scott Stewart

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa recently added three new board members: Jenny Barnett, Rick Killion and Janet Whitson.

Federal government investing $64M to replace 67 bridges, culverts in Iowa

Federal government investing $64M to replace 67 bridges, culverts in Iowa

  • Scott Stewart

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley highlighted an announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation will invest more than $64 million in federal aid to help replace bridges in Iowa.

After being fired from 4 hospitals, nurse in Shenandoah now accused of stealing meds

After being fired from 4 hospitals, nurse in Shenandoah now accused of stealing meds

  • Scott Stewart

A nurse who landed a job at Iowa’s Shenandoah Medical Center after being fired by four Nebraska hospitals is now facing charges for the alleged theft of controlled substances.

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Big night for Clarinda as boys, girls track, boys tennis, golf and girls golf earn wins

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Pickens, Rasmussen earn individual medals in road wins

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After being fired from 4 hospitals, nurse in Shenandoah now accused of stealing meds

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Iowa lawmakers OK nuclear sales tax break

Iowa lawmakers OK nuclear sales tax break

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

Rob Sand unveils water quality, public health plan

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

Steen launches second statewide ad after Iowa PBS debate

Steen launches second statewide ad after Iowa PBS debate

“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

Bill requiring age verification to access pornography sent to governor

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

Legislation restructuring Iowa’s magistrate system signed into law

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

Iowa Senate approves restrictions on Iowa governor

Iowa Senate approves restrictions on Iowa governor

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.

Affirmative action ban in Iowa government sent to governor

Affirmative action ban in Iowa government sent to governor

Calling affirmative action “malicious ideology,” Iowa Senate Republicans approved legislation banning the practice in state government, sending the bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Iowa lawmakers send requirement for radon mitigation in new homes to the governor

Iowa lawmakers send requirement for radon mitigation in new homes to the governor

Radon is a radioactive gas that can enter residences through floors, walls and foundations. Exposure to it is a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

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Essex's Sholes signs with Iowa Western Basketball

Essex's Sholes signs with Iowa Western Basketball

  • Bryan Clark

Essex senior Isaiah Sholes signed Friday with Iowa Western basketball

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Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames fuel cost from Iran war

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Conservative Panelist Has Heated Exchange Over Iran War Debate

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Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is one of the few times in thoroughbred racing when getting first is not something to celebrate.

The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

PITTSBURGH — Sometimes, it’s funny what draft picks can turn into. The Steelers sent George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys a year ago this month and effectively got Drew Allar in return, more or less. The compensatory selections they received for letting Dan Moore Jr. and Justin Fields leave in free agency effectively allowed them to draft Gennings Dunker and Germie Bernard, respectively. So, ...

Clarinda boys tennis sweeps, Rasmussen, Weinreich top 3 at Kuemper

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SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

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