RedState Weekly Briefing: Lot of Finding Out in Des Moines, Portland, and Memphis

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s most viewed stories in case you missed any of them....

Breaking down Iowa State football defense woes in loss vs Cincinnati

Nothing welcomed Iowa State football to Cincinnati louder than the sound of Bearcat running back Tawee Walker lowering his shoulder and trucking his way through linebacker Carson Willich on a first-quarter carry. It was one of many offensive...

As cover crop adoption grows in Iowa, research finds not all farmers intend to keep…

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The use of cover crops in Iowa has expanded significantly in recent years. The conservation practice, which has been shown to reduce erosion and...

Here’s how Iowans can take ownership over their water quality

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The quality of Iowa’s water is a top environmental concern in Iowa, and for many Iowans, there can be a feeling of helplessness. That’s where Heather...

Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses shutdown impacts and international developments on social media

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., who has represented Iowa’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress since 2021, posted a series of updates on October 3, 2025, addressing issues ranging from government funding to international affairs and...

Humane Society of Scott County to host Howl-O-Ween in the Park

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gather your family and pups in Halloween costume for the Humane Society of Scott County’s Howl-O-Ween in the Park event. The event is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Centennial Dog Park in Davenport, event organizers said....

Hines: Iowa State football needs different answers to new questions

CINCINNATI – There may be a moral victory to be salvaged amid the wreckage of No. 12 Iowa State football’s first loss of the season. If that’s your thing, you could point to the Cyclones sticking with it despite falling behind 31-7. That the...

Explore haunted houses in northwest Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin

October is here, and fall is finally settling in. The leaves are transforming into a kaleidoscope of color. The spookiest time of year is fast approaching, and that means it’s time for haunted houses to open their creaky doors to visitors who will...

Take it from Michael Irvin: Miami's Malachi Toney is proving he's the nation's best freshman

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The only thing that could slow Malachi Toney at Doak Campbell Stadium wasn't Florida State's defense. It was a handshake from a Miami legend. The Hurricanes' freshman receiver juked, he shook and he outran Florida State...

Miami holds strong at top of latest CFP projection, Alabama rising. 

So Ohio State went out Saturday and did what it was supposed to do by routing Minnesota, and suddenly, the Buckeyes are Indiana. All hat, no cattle. Thanks to our good friends at Texas. A year after Indiana reached the College Football Playoff...

Men’s Soccer Falls 5-0 at Unbeaten Loras College

By @@BVUMensSoccer via Buena Vista University, 5h ago DUBUQUE, Iowa (Oct. 4, 2025) – The Buena Vista men’s soccer team was on the road at unbeaten Loras College on Saturday night, but the Duhawks pulled away with four second half goals en route to...

Women’s Soccer Rolls Past Buena Vista on Senior Day, Pucci Earns 150th Career Victory

By @LorasWSoccer via Loras College Athletics, 3h ago DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Loras College women’s soccer team stayed unbeaten with a dominant 5-0 win over Buena Vista University on Saturday evening in the Rock Bowl. The No. 19 Duhawks (9-0-1, 2-0-0...

Tippie of Tomorrow: University of Iowa shares new renderings of business school upgrades

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A new business education center is in the works for the University of Iowa, creating a modern facility in Gilmore Hall while renovating the Pappajohn Business Building. The school says these plans are pending Board of Regents...

Governors Head to Iowa for the Jackrabbit Invitational

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University women's golf team takes a trip to Larchwood, Iowa, for South Dakota State's Jackrabbit Invitational, Oct. 4-5, at the Falls at Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort. The Governors are joined by South...

Takeaways: Revenge best served on cold ice

In a split series against the Warriors, the Cyclones claimed their second victory of the season. With a tough game one loss, Iowa State had something to prove. The Cyclones soared past the Warriors with a game two 4-3 victory. Offensive Takeaways...

Iowa State defeats UCF in four sets for third Big 12 volleyball win

Iowa State University’s women’s volleyball team secured a four-set victory over the University of Central Florida (UCF) on Saturday in Ames, improving their season record to 13-2 and their Big 12 conference mark to 3-1. The match ended with set...

UC football edges #14 Iowa State, 38-30

CINCINNATI, Ohio (WKEF) -- Having come from behind a week ago to beat Kansas, Cincinnati football started hot Saturday against Iowa State, before hanging on to defeat the previously unbeaten Cyclones 38-30. Both teams were able to move the ball...

Iowa soccer draws, 1-1, against Michigan for third tie of season

After defeating Nebraska, 1-0, on the road last Sunday, No. 10 Iowa soccer resumed action with a 1-1 draw to unranked Michigan Saturday night in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes collected 21 shots compared to the Wolverines’ five and tied the game 68...

PODCAST: Iowa State football suffers season's first loss at Cincinnati

Live from Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, the Register's Travis Hines joins Eugene Rapay to dissect No. 12 Iowa State's 38-30 loss to the Bearcats. For a direct link to this podcast, click here. To watch the YouTube livestream replay, click here....

5 things you might've missed in UND's 35-7 win over Northern Iowa

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The UND football program won on the road for the first time in 700 days with an emphatic 35-7 victory over Northern Iowa at the UNI-Dome. Here are five things you might've missed during the game. 1. Playing depth more important...