Iowa football 2025 early opponent preview: Michigan State

Hawkeyes seek better outcome against Aidan Chiles-led Spartans than in 2024 Michigan State running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (15) runs against Iowa defensive back Zach Lutmer (6), linebacker Jay Higgins (34) and defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) as …

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Iowa high schoolers hope to lasso a trophy at national rodeo finals

Three southwest Iowa teenagers will compete this weekend in the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Myler Maher, a junior at Sidney High School, says she’s been preparing diligently for months for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity …

Iowa football's tight-end room readying for rebound in 2025

IOWA CITY — The grueling duality of the position can decimate any tight-end room in a moment's notice. Iowa football certainly knows how that goes. For a program that leans on its burly pass catchers in the trenches as much as anyone, the Hawkeyes have …

Iowa high school softball state tournament: 8 batters to watch

With the Iowa high school softball state tournament set for July 21-25, there are plenty of players to watch as the action gets underway in Fort Dodge. But there are some players who will catch fans’ eyes a little more, based on their abilities to send …

Flight from Omaha to Detroit diverted in Iowa, one man in custody

Following up on a Detroit-bound flight that diverted to Iowa Thursday, the FAA says since the start of the year there have been nearly 900 reports of unruly passenger behavior. This news report from Friday morning includes other updates, including video …

Iowa City Council District B race begins to take shape

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — The Iowa City Council races are beginning to take shape a few months out from the November city elections. Voters will elect three council members …

Iowa weather: Storms move in overnight bringing heavy rain and strong winds

A line of storms is set to push through the state overnight tonight bringing the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, and a low-end tornado threat.Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | SkycamsStorms will be their strongest as they push into …

Predicting the Iowa high school state softball tournament champions

The Des Moines Register high school sports staff predicts the state softball tournament champions. Waukee Northwest, North Polk, Williamsburg, Van Meter and St. Edmond are predicted to win championships. The state tournament is July 21-25 in Fort Dodge. It …

Predicting the Iowa high school state baseball tournament champions

The Des Moines Register high school sports staff makes its predictions for state baseball tournament winners. Johnston looks to come out on top in coach Michael Barta's final season at the school. Van Meter will be in the hunt again, behind senior Cole …