Top-ranked Exira-EHK tops Crusaders
COON RAPIDS, Iowa -- Exira-EHK, the top-ranked Class 1A softball team in the state, topped Coon Rapids-Bayard, 12-1 in four innings here Wednesday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Iowa Down Ballot podcast: SNAP junk food, USDA staff cuts, Iowa polls
Iowa's SNAP restrictions are lifted, USDA staff cuts affect farm services and there are new polls in the Iowa governor and U.S. Senate races.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Savannah Bananas players experience The Wave for the first time in Iowa City takeover
The iconic college football tradition The Wave was shared for the first time with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters during their games at Iowa
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Local umpires excited for opportunity with Savannah Bananas games at Kinnick Stadium
Local umpires Bill Connolly and Al Gruwell were invited to officiate Savannah Bananas games in Iowa City, gaining a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work in fron...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
South Central Calhoun finishes regular season with loss
IDA GROVE, Iowa – OABCIG scored 10 runs in the first inning en route to a 17-3 baseball victory over South Central Calhoun here Thursday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
South Central Calhoun finishes regular season with loss
IDA GROVE, Iowa – OABCIG scored 10 runs in the first inning en route to a 17-3 baseball victory over South Central Calhoun here Thursday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
The story behind Iowa’s military appreciation helmet decals, a program staple since 2011
The Iowa football program rarely strays from its standard black and gold look, but one alternate uniform variant has endured and made 10 appearances since it...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowa fire district consolidation may require changes in state law
As Iowa cities face rising costs, state officials have reported there may be savings available through consolidation of fire departments that could also maxi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowa attorney general sues Temu for violating state's consumer fraud law
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing Temu, an e-commerce marketplace that sells low-cost goods, for violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Boys volleyball catching on among Iowa high school clubs
High school boys volleyball isn't a sanctioned sport in Iowa, but that hasn't stopped club teams in Iowa from having success.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa rainfall totals: Who got the most from latest round of flooding rain
Some areas got over 5" of torrential rainfall again overnight Friday into Saturday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: Fourth of July forecast
A partly cloudy but dry afternoon is on tap for the Fourth of July holiday. A few showers and storms are possible later this evening.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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
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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Iowa Down Ballot podcast: SNAP junk food, USDA staff cuts, Iowa polls
Iowa's SNAP restrictions are lifted, USDA staff cuts affect farm services and there are new polls in the Iowa governor and U.S. Senate races.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Savannah Bananas players experience The Wave for the first time in Iowa City takeover
The iconic college football tradition The Wave was shared for the first time with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters during their games at Iowa
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Local umpires excited for opportunity with Savannah Bananas games at Kinnick Stadium
Local umpires Bill Connolly and Al Gruwell were invited to officiate Savannah Bananas games in Iowa City, gaining a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work in fron...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
South Central Calhoun finishes regular season with loss
IDA GROVE, Iowa – OABCIG scored 10 runs in the first inning en route to a 17-3 baseball victory over South Central Calhoun here Thursday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
South Central Calhoun finishes regular season with loss
IDA GROVE, Iowa – OABCIG scored 10 runs in the first inning en route to a 17-3 baseball victory over South Central Calhoun here Thursday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Top-ranked Exira-EHK tops Crusaders
COON RAPIDS, Iowa -- Exira-EHK, the top-ranked Class 1A softball team in the state, topped Coon Rapids-Bayard, 12-1 in four innings here Wednesday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
The story behind Iowa’s military appreciation helmet decals, a program staple since 2011
The Iowa football program rarely strays from its standard black and gold look, but one alternate uniform variant has endured and made 10 appearances since it...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowa fire district consolidation may require changes in state law
As Iowa cities face rising costs, state officials have reported there may be savings available through consolidation of fire departments that could also maxi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowa attorney general sues Temu for violating state's consumer fraud law
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing Temu, an e-commerce marketplace that sells low-cost goods, for violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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