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Missed chances cost Clarinda baseball in district semifinal, 3 seniors exit program

Missed chances cost Clarinda baseball in district semifinal, 3 seniors exit program

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda baseball team saw its season end Tuesday in a 6-3 district loss at Underwood

Special senior group sees Shenandoah baseball careers end in upset loss

Special senior group sees Shenandoah baseball careers end in upset loss

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah baseball team fell 3-2 Tuesday to Red Oak in a district semifinal

Images from Clarinda baseball's season-ending loss at Underwood

Images from Clarinda baseball's season-ending loss at Underwood

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda baseball team lost 6-3 at Underwood Tuesday, July 7, in a Class 2A District 16 semifinal.

Through the lens from Shenandoah baseball's district tournament loss

Through the lens from Shenandoah baseball's district tournament loss

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah baseball team had its season come to an end earlier than expected Tuesday, July 7, in a 3-2 district tournament loss to Red Oak.

What Iowa women’s basketball player did Hawkeye assistant call a 'sleeper'

What Iowa women’s basketball player did Hawkeye assistant call a 'sleeper'

  • ethan.petrik

After limited playing time at Georgia, Jocelyn Faison says Iowa offers the chance to prove there is more to her game than just defense.

What Ben Hutchens learned at Big 12 media days: Deion Sanders has his swagger back

What Ben Hutchens learned at Big 12 media days: Deion Sanders has his swagger back

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After six months of college football starvation, walking into The Star for Big 12 Football Media Days is sensory overload. 

3 things Iowa State fans should know from Big 12 commissioner's press conference

3 things Iowa State fans should know from Big 12 commissioner's press conference

  • ben.hutchens

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark got challenged with a question about punishing Texas Tech for Brendan Sorsby's gambling, but not Cincinnati. 

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Damage from last Wednesday’s tornado was minimal in Woodbury County, with Oto seeing the most damage at the Oto Township Cemetery.

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Although the three-year degrees debuting across the country vary in their credit-hour requirements, prerequisites and fields of study, most cite workforce needs and affordability as driving their demand.

Trial between records requester, Davenport delayed amid settlement discussions

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The courts removed the case from the docket because they received notice from the plaintiff's attorney that a settlement was pending. However, the city says an agreement wasn't yet finalized.

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A Supreme Court ruling opened the door to even more spending on Iowa’s competitive Congressional elections this fall by ending limits on party spending.

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A perfect finish to a golf career that's just getting started for Clarinda's Rasmussen

A perfect finish to a golf career that's just getting started for Clarinda's Rasmussen

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda's Taylor Rasmussen loves golf and had a great finish to her Clarinda career

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