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Who is Alli St. John, Iowa State women's wrestling coach?

Who is Alli St. John, Iowa State women's wrestling coach?

  • ben.hutchens

Iowa State women's wrestling coach Alli St. John is one of the world's most accomplished women's wrestlers and knows ISU well. 

Iowa women’s basketball signs Oklahoma State transfer with starting experience

Iowa women’s basketball signs Oklahoma State transfer with starting experience

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa women’s basketball added Oklahoma State transfer Amari Whiting, its second portal pickup of the 2026 offseason. Whiting has started 97 games across three seasons at BYU and Oklahoma State.

Coach Kevin Dresser moving to ISU director of men's and women's wrestling; new coach named

Coach Kevin Dresser moving to ISU director of men's and women's wrestling; new coach named

  • ben.hutchens

After nine years as Iowa State's wrestling coach, Kevin Dresser is moving into a new role in ISU's wrestling department. 

Iowa State adding women's wrestling program, Alli St. John inaugural coach

Iowa State adding women's wrestling program, Alli St. John inaugural coach

  • ben.hutchens

Iowa State is adding a women's wrestling program, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Wednesday.

Studio 5 Beauty Bar holds open house

Studio 5 Beauty Bar holds open house

  • Bryan Clark

Studio 5 Beauty Bar held a ribbon cutting and open house Monday, April 13, at their location in Essex.

Shenandoah's Green signs with Saint Mary Competitive Dance

Shenandoah's Green signs with Saint Mary Competitive Dance

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah senior Nali Green signed Friday with Saint Mary Competitive Dance

New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

  • By Eric Ferkenhoff Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team

The bizarre mystery of whether Donald Dean Studey killed dozens of people and whether he buried them in wells near Omaha is the subject of a new documentary.

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New vape tax advances in Iowa Senate despite lack of supporters

New vape tax advances in Iowa Senate despite lack of supporters

The Iowa Senate’s latest proposal to tax vape products, which counts few supporters from either industry or advocacy, continued advancing Tuesday when it was approved by a Senate committee.

Boy Scouts sexual assault survivors bill advancing in Iowa Senate

Boy Scouts sexual assault survivors bill advancing in Iowa Senate

The Iowa Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously advanced legislation Tuesday aimed at ensuring survivors of child sexual abuse tied to the Boy Scouts of America settlement can receive full compensation.

Iowa Department of Public Safety seeks public comment on grant application

Iowa Department of Public Safety seeks public comment on grant application

The Iowa Department of Public Safety's Office of Drug Control Policy is inviting the public to comment on the state's application for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program.

Lindsay James wins Iowa AFL-CIO backing in open northeast Iowa U.S. House race

Lindsay James wins Iowa AFL-CIO backing in open northeast Iowa U.S. House race

Iowa Democratic congressional candidate Lindsay James announced an endorsement from the Iowa AFL-CIO, highlighting organized labor’s early involvement in a competitive race.

You can now reserve any Iowa state park campsite in advance online or by phone

You can now reserve any Iowa state park campsite in advance online or by phone

All campsites are now reservable in advance through the Iowa DNR. In the past, many campgrounds reserved a quarter of sites for walk-ins.

NRCC ad blitz touts GOP-led tax breaks in key Iowa U.S. House races

NRCC ad blitz touts GOP-led tax breaks in key Iowa U.S. House races

House GOP campaign arm targets Iowa races with tax cut ads, boosting U.S. Reps. Miller-Meeks and Nunn as GOP fights to hold slim House majority.

Zach Wahls targets corruption, party leaders as he launches Iowa tour

Zach Wahls targets corruption, party leaders as he launches Iowa tour

Zach Wahls kicks off Iowa tour in Marshalltown, pitching anti-corruption plan and contrasting himself with Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson in U.S. Senate race.

Rod Rhoden Foundation pledges $1M for automotive technology scholarship

Rod Rhoden Foundation pledges $1M for automotive technology scholarship

Glenwood native Rod Rhoden pledged $1 million to Metropolitan Community College for a new scholarship that furthers his legacy of supporting opportunities in Nebraska’s automotive industry.

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Shenandoah's Green signs with Saint Mary Competitive Dance

Shenandoah's Green signs with Saint Mary Competitive Dance

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah senior Nali Green signed Friday with Saint Mary Competitive Dance

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President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

Digital detox: Welcome to the offline club for those wanting a screen-free connection

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Mets and Dodgers celebrate Jackie Robinson Day: ‘It’s special to wear his jersey here’

Mets and Dodgers celebrate Jackie Robinson Day: ‘It’s special to wear his jersey here’

LOS ANGELES — Jackie Robinson may not have played at Dodger Stadium, but make no mistake, his influence is as much a part of one of baseball’s most storied ballparks as the World Series trophies and the sweeping views of the Sierra Madre mountain range. His influence extends for miles all over the Los Angeles area, stretching from Pasadena, where he grew up, to Westwood, where he lettered in ...

ESPN's Biggest 2026 NFL Draft Sleepers to Watch

ESPN's Biggest 2026 NFL Draft Sleepers to Watch

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Running back Aiden Flora on returning to Iowa State, role in offense | April 15

Running back Aiden Flora on returning to Iowa State, role in offense | April 15

Iowa State running back Aiden Flora meets with the media.

Clarinda, Shenandoah boys tennis earn dual wins, Essex, Sidney girls track at Griswold

Clarinda, Shenandoah boys tennis earn dual wins, Essex, Sidney girls track at Griswold

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Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

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Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

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Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, April 11, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Rites of the Starling" by Devney Perry (Red Tower) Last week: — 2. ...

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Soon after she completed “One Battle After Another,” Chase Infiniti got an invitation to audition for “The Testaments,” the sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

"How do I check that it's not a hoax?" Ari Hodara, 58, said after organizers called him following the draw at a Paris auction house.

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Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

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Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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