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Middle Tennessee State coach Derek Mason's plan for quarterback Roman Gagliano includes a new offensive line coach with ties to Kirk Ferentz and Iowa football.

Grand View Christian survives Hinton's rally with a freshman home run and eighth-grade pitching heroics to stay alive at the Iowa high school softball state tournament.

Three service members with deep Iowa ties are among the 18 U.S. troops killed or missing in the ongoing war with Iran, leaving families in Des Moines, Coggon, and across the state grappling with devastating losses.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are ranked 8th in the Big Ten preseason poll, but can they compete for a conference title? A look at the season ahead.

Iowa farmers face record losses as Brazil overtakes the US in global agriculture. China's pivot to Brazilian soybeans and ethanol dependence threaten the state's farming future.

Iowa State landed steady wing Jack Kohnen at Peach Jam, while Iowa continues its pursuit of top point guard Cayden Daughtry. Here is the full recruiting breakdown.

The Trump administration is lobbying Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn to salvage attorney general nominee Todd Blanche's confirmation, as the two Republicans withhold support over a controversial $1.8 billion settlement fund.

A House vote last week saw 103 Democrats join a Republican to cut Israel aid, exposing a deep party divide that could reshape U.S. foreign policy and impact Iowa's Senate race.

A cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce has sickened over 7,000 people. Iowa consumers are affected. Here is what you need to know to stay safe.

A special election for the late Senator Lindsey Graham's seat has become a test of President Trump's endorsement power, as multiple Republicans challenge the appointed incumbent.

Former Iowa Hawkeyes star Megan Gustafson married David DiLeo this week, with coach Jan Jensen sharing a heartfelt message. The wedding highlights the lasting bond between the Iowa basketball legend and her mentor.

Maryland Democratic leaders are barring Republican lawmakers from introducing legislation on cost-of-living issues during an upcoming special session, limiting debate strictly to a congressional redistricting amendment that critics say is designed to weaken the state's lone Republican seat in the U.S. House.

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end DJ Vonnahme has been ranked No. 4 nationally by A to Z Sports in their consensus top 10 tight end rankings for the 2026 season, continuing Iowa's tradition of elite tight end play.

The 2026 Iowa Hawkeyes football schedule features a brutal three-game stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington, but a favorable second half could set up a strong finish for Kirk Ferentz's squad.

Nebraska football is set to exceed low expectations in 2026 with a veteran quarterback, revamped offensive line, new defensive scheme, and a favorable schedule.

As Penn State prepares for the 2026 season, the Nittany Lions' defense faces major questions — especially with several key transfers from Iowa State now in the fold.

Two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan were identified Monday, and a third soldier's remains have been found. The Iowa connection deepens as the first fatalities of the war involved an Iowa based unit.

A single House vote last week has laid bare a deepening fracture within the Democratic Party over support for Israel, with 103 Democrats joining a Republican-backed amendment to cut $3 billion in military aid.

ESPN's FPI gives Iowa a 43.1% chance to beat Illinois in Champaign, calling the rivalry game a toss-up. The Hawkeyes face a tough Big Ten slate but have the defense and coaching to exceed projections.

Two U.S. soldiers died in Jordan from Iranian fire, adding to the 17 American fatalities in the war. For Iowans, the conflict hit home earlier when six soldiers from an Iowa-based unit were killed in Kuwait.