Gilbert posts 12-1 softball win over Carroll
CARROLL, Iowa – The Carroll Tigers fell to Gilbert, 12-1, in a Raccoon River Conference softball game here Wednesday in five innings.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Gilbert posts 12-1 softball win over Carroll
CARROLL, Iowa – The Carroll Tigers fell to Gilbert, 12-1, in a Raccoon River Conference softball game here Wednesday in five innings.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Iowa State University Lake LaVerne project dredges up history, items lost to time
Some items found in Lake LaVerne during its dredging include a cannon, a bowling ball, bicycle pieces and bottles.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Painted pianos ready for players in Czech Village, NewBo
Six pianos, deployed throughout New Bohemia and the Czech Village, offer new art in Cedar Rapids completed by Eastern Iowa Art Academy students.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Zach Lahn pushes back at criticism of residence, travel
In his first public campaign event since the June 2 primary election, Republican Zach Lahn in Tama, Iowa, addressed criticism levied at his campaign over his...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa kids compete on global stage in Lego robotics
Iowa kids earned their spot in a global robotics and innovation competition this summer, battling their robots against other teams and showcasing their knowl...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Banana Ball fans travel from across the country for Iowa stop on tour
The party starts well before the first pitch at a Savannah Bananas game. Hours before their matchup against the Firefighters, kids and families lined up for...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
After a delay, Savannah Bananas bring fan-first baseball experience to Iowa City
Fans who stuck out the lightning delay at Kinnick Stadium were treated to a massive party-like atmosphere, where the Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters fa...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa women's basketball to play Vanderbilt at Tyson Events Center
The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will play Vanderbilt University at the Tyson Events Center in November, according to a statement released Tu...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
RAIN TOTALS: Central Iowa picks up another few inches of heavy rain heading into July Fourth
RAIN TOTALS: Central Iowa picks up another few inches of heavy rain heading into July Fourth
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs selected left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa before Friday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals and optioned lefty...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Carson Ruegnitz went 2-for-3 and drove in a pair of runs as Clayton Ridge upset Lansing Kee, 3-0, in an Iowa Class 1A District 7 quarterfinals on Friday in I...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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CASCADE, Iowa — Tyler Smith occasionally thinks about Cascade’s second baseball game of the season.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn pushes back at criticism of residence, travel
In his first public campaign event since the June 2 primary election, Republican Zach Lahn in Tama, Iowa, addressed criticism levied at his campaign over his...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
What to know about conference realignment in Southwest Iowa
Conference realignment for high school sports in Southwest Iowa officially went into effect on Wednesday. Here are the changes, along with one thing to look...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Asking Eric: Don’t let this bad apple spoil the bunch
Dear Eric: I met M on a tour of Greece, and we communicated afterward through phone calls and emails since M lived in Iowa and I live in NY. M made plans to...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Experience the Iowa State Fair with KCCI Iowa’s News Leader
Be part of our KCCI 8 News live, studio audience at the Iowa State Fair. Join KCCI 8 News Anchors Stacey Horst and Ben Kaplan and Chief Meteorologist Jason S...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Team Iowa to celebrate Transplant Games of America success with West Des Moines event
After Team Iowa’s success in Denver, a kidney transplant recipient is inviting Iowans to share their stories in West Des Moines.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
AAA offering Tow to Go this holiday weekend
The AAA Tow to Go program is available in Iowa from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday, according to a media release.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
For 15 years, Iowa’s prisons have asked for air conditioning. This year something is different.
As summer temperatures rise into the 90s, more than 1,000 Iowa prisoners and correctional officers are sweating it out without air conditioning. Prolonged...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Iowa State University Lake LaVerne project dredges up history, items lost to time
Some items found in Lake LaVerne during its dredging include a cannon, a bowling ball, bicycle pieces and bottles.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Painted pianos ready for players in Czech Village, NewBo
Six pianos, deployed throughout New Bohemia and the Czech Village, offer new art in Cedar Rapids completed by Eastern Iowa Art Academy students.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Zach Lahn pushes back at criticism of residence, travel
In his first public campaign event since the June 2 primary election, Republican Zach Lahn in Tama, Iowa, addressed criticism levied at his campaign over his...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa kids compete on global stage in Lego robotics
Iowa kids earned their spot in a global robotics and innovation competition this summer, battling their robots against other teams and showcasing their knowl...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Banana Ball fans travel from across the country for Iowa stop on tour
The party starts well before the first pitch at a Savannah Bananas game. Hours before their matchup against the Firefighters, kids and families lined up for...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
After a delay, Savannah Bananas bring fan-first baseball experience to Iowa City
Fans who stuck out the lightning delay at Kinnick Stadium were treated to a massive party-like atmosphere, where the Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters fa...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa women's basketball to play Vanderbilt at Tyson Events Center
The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will play Vanderbilt University at the Tyson Events Center in November, according to a statement released Tu...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
RAIN TOTALS: Central Iowa picks up another few inches of heavy rain heading into July Fourth
RAIN TOTALS: Central Iowa picks up another few inches of heavy rain heading into July Fourth
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Other Sports
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs selected left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa before Friday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals and optioned lefty...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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