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Des Moines native Sean Gamble could hear name called early in MLB Draft

Iowa City Press Citizen ·

Iowa native Sean Gamble may be a first-round pick in the upcoming MLB Draft. Gamble left home at 15 to train at IMG Academy, improving his skills and raising his draft stock. He is committed to Vanderbilt but could forgo college if drafted high...

Iowa DOT announces closure of Iowa 175 for bridge resurfacing

Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa · July 9, 2025

Iowa 175 between Dayton and Stratford will be closed from July 14 to July 16 for resurfacing work on the bridge over the Des Moines River, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Jefferson construction office. No detour route will be...

Iowa State football: Matt Campbell 'most interested' in D-Line picture

The Ames Tribune - Iowa ·

DALLAS − Which Iowa State football position group are you most excited to see in 2025? There's truly no wrong answer. The running back tandem of Abu Sama III and Carson Hansen, standing alongside quarterback Rocco Becht in the backfield, will be...

Iowa schools debate removing ‘gender identity’ from nondiscrimination policies

The Gazette - Iowa ·

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. MARION — The Linn-Mar school board Monday unanimously upheld more than a dozen policies that provide gender identity protections to students and staff....

Iowa football 2025 early opponent preview: Penn State

The Gazette - Iowa ·

Nittany Lions could potentially be toughest game on Hawkeyes’ 2025 schedule Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) as he dives for a first down in the first quarter at an Iowa...

Iowa House Majority Leader To Run For US House

KIWA Radio - Iowa · July 9, 2025

Missouri Valley, Iowa (RI) — A Republican leader in the Iowa House is running for Iowa’s fourth district seat in the US House of Representatives. Matt Windschitl of Missouri Valley was first elected to the state legislature in 2006 — and he’s been...

Iowa basketball transfer portal talent named a Dick Vitale winner

Hawk Central - Iowa ·

It's awesome, baby! That is what Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball fans have been shouting all offseason as the program has done a complete facelift with the addition of new head coach Ben McCollum. His arrival at the Hawkeyes has given them a breath...

First phase of Middlebrook Town Center development opens

Business Record - Iowa · July 9, 2025

Construction of Middlebrook Lofts in Cumming is finished. The Lofts include 26 apartments and five retail spaces. Photo courtesy of Middlebrook Agrihood Construction of Middlebrook Lofts, the first phase of Middebrook Agrihood’s Town Center...

Iowa Nite Hawks gear up for home playoff game

Newton Daily News - Iowa ·

After taking the weekend to enjoy family and the Newton parade, the Iowa Nite Hawks are preparing for the SPFL playoffs. Quarterback Fred Griggs made his first start and led the Nite Hawks to a 33-24 victory over the Midwest Raptors on June 28....

Iowa DOT Holds Informational Session On North Y Roundabout Plans

KIWA Radio - Iowa · July 9, 2025

Spencer, Iowa — A public informational session on plans by the Iowa Department of Transportation to construct a roundabout at the north junction of Highways 71 and 18 in Spencer, or the North Y, was held Monday at Spencer City Hall. Jessica Felix,...

Iowa target Kate Harpring opens up on Adidas NIL deal after becoming one of 8 high school signees: “I was really excited about it”

Sportskeeda · July 9, 2025

Kate Harpring is cashing in on her basketball talent. The Iowa Hawkeyes target opened up about her Adidas NIL deal during Tuesday's episode of the "No Cap Space" podcast. Host Tyler DeLuca brought up Harpring's landmark contract during their chat...

Photos: Iowa State Fair queens since 1964

Iowa City Press Citizen ·

The 2024 Queen Elli Blackford of Clarke County receives a little help on her crown from the 2023 Queen Kalayna Durr during the 58th annual Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August...

Best places to live in the Des Moines metro area

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota ·

Best places to live in the Des Moines metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in the Des Moines metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses 15 weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on cost...

Muscatine attorney Taylor Wettach launches bid for Iowa's 1st District

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

Democrat Taylor Wettach, an attorney, has announced his candidacy for Iowa's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Wettach is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, focusing on issues like her vote for Trump's budget bill...

There Are More Than 60 New Foods Coming to the 2025 Iowa State Fair

Eagle 102.3 - Iowa · July 9, 2025

The list has finally arrived! Every July, the Iowa State Fair announces a long list of new foods that will make their debut the following month at the fair. The 2025 foods were just revealed this week (July 8th), and there are more than 60 that...

How to watch, listen to the Iowa Speedway IndyCar Doubleheader

Iowa City Press Citizen ·

For the fifth time in six years the NTT IndyCar Series will race two races at Iowa Speedway. Iowa Speedway will hold its 22nd and 23rd IndyCar races this weekend, more than any other series there. Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou has won six of...

How one Iowa distillery became a safe haven for veterans nationwide

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

Sara Winkleman totes her latest spirits in tiny mason jars, two at a time — each new blend the result of the last time she hunkered down in Gramps’ kitchen, the last time he offered his particular brand of tasting notes. At the table where...

Big 12 making no official predictions, so no last-to-first narrative this year like Arizona St.

The Times Leader - Ohio ·

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — There are no official Big 12 predictions going into this season, so there will be no last-to-first narrative like what Arizona State had in its league debut. Going into its 30th football season, the Big 12 didn’t conduct a...

Why Iowa is exploring privatizing health system for state-run prisons

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

The Iowa Department of Corrections is considering privatizing its healthcare services to address staffing shortages and rising costs. The DOC says it is still exploring the move, which is intended "to improve long-term financial sustainability"...

Big 12 making no official predictions, so no last-to-first narrative this year

News Tribune - Missouri · July 9, 2025

FRISCO, Texas -- There are no official Big 12 Conference predictions going into this season, so there will be no last-to-first narrative like what Arizona State had in its league debut. Going into its 30th football season, the Big 12 didn’t...