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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. 

Clarinda Boys Golf wins district championship, qualifies for state tournament

Clarinda Boys Golf wins district championship, qualifies for state tournament

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda boys golf team won the district championship Monday to qualify for the program's first state tournament in nine years, and they did it while thinking about their former coach

Shenandoah Boys Golf reaches first state tournament in 9 years

Shenandoah Boys Golf reaches first state tournament in 9 years

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah boys golf team earned a spot at the state tournament Monday on their home course

Iowa State transfer RB Salahadin Allah out for season, opens door for portal add

Iowa State transfer RB Salahadin Allah out for season, opens door for portal add

  • ben.hutchens

Iowa State running back Salahadin Allah tore his achilles and is out for the upcoming season, coach Jimmy Rogers confirmed Monday. 

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Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

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Students earn top honors at National History Day state contest, advance to nationals

Students earn top honors at National History Day state contest, advance to nationals

This year's national qualifiers include students from 20 different Iowa schools.

Iowa State expert answers hantavirus questions amid cruise ship outbreak

Iowa State expert answers hantavirus questions amid cruise ship outbreak

With visions of masked and gloved medical professionals resurrecting worries of COVID and another pandemic, Iowa State’s Molly Lee answered key questions.

Instructure reaches deal with hackers; Iowa universities resume Canvas use

Instructure reaches deal with hackers; Iowa universities resume Canvas use

A week after schools nationwide learned their student data had been breached via cyberattack on Instructure, the tech company Monday said it’s “reached an agreement” with hackers.

State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats

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Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

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Health insurance legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Business Horizons gives Iowa students a week to build a business — and their future

Business Horizons gives Iowa students a week to build a business — and their future

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A look through the lens from a historic day for Clarinda, Shenandoah Boys Golf

A look through the lens from a historic day for Clarinda, Shenandoah Boys Golf

  • Bryan Clark

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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House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders have once again scrubbed plans to vote on legislation that would usher in substantial changes to college sports, leaving an uncertain path ahead. Attention is now turning to the Senate, where Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., are reportedly preparing their own bipartisan proposal to address a landscape transformed by name, image and ...

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard at Cyclone Tailgate Tour | May 18

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Commentary: NFL tiptoes in minefield of anti-DEI attacks with reimagined networking event

Commentary: NFL tiptoes in minefield of anti-DEI attacks with reimagined networking event

As promised, the NFL is bringing back its Accelerator program. And in Florida, of all places. 

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