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Turek Targets Hinson Over Healthcare Vote, Pushes Public Option

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:01:28 GMT

Democratic Senate hopeful Josh Turek attacked Rep. Ashley Hinson's vote on the 2025 tax law at a Des Moines roundtable, while Hinson's campaign pointed to her work delivering $209 million for rural healthcare and fighting to lower costs.

Will Michigan or Kansas Poach Iowa Basketball Coach Ben McCollum?

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:01:11 GMT

Ben McCollum led Iowa to the Elite Eight in Year 1, and now Michigan and Kansas could come calling. Here is what Iowa fans need to know about his future.

Dusty May Leaves Michigan for NBA: Iowa's Stirtz Reacts

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:01:42 GMT

Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May is leaving the college basketball powerhouse to coach the Dallas Mavericks, just weeks after winning the 2026 national championship. The stunning NBA move shifts the Big Ten landscape and directly impacts Iowa's own Bennett Stirtz, who visited the Mavericks organization ahead of the NBA Draft.

Iowa Launches New Cover Crop Incentives for Water Quality

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:02:38 GMT

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announces new cover crop incentives as part of a $319 million water quality package to reduce nutrient runoff and protect rivers.

EA Sports Ranks Kinnick Stadium Top 20 Toughest Places

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:04:15 GMT

EA Sports has released its rankings for the toughest places to play in College Football 27, and Iowa's Kinnick Stadium secured the No. 19 spot. LSU's Tiger Stadium took the top ranking for the second consecutive year, while Big Ten rivals Ohio State and Penn State landed in the top three.

Michigan Turns to Boynton as Interim Coach After May Exits

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:05:22 GMT

He's an elite basketball coach,

Michigan Coaching Search: Could Beilein Return or Iowa Coaches Stay?

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:02:07 GMT

Michigan basketball needs a new coach after Dusty May left for the NBA. Could John Beilein return, or will Iowa's top coaches get the call?

How Iowa Escaped the Feral Hog Crisis Devastating US Farms

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:04:02 GMT

Feral hogs cause $3 billion in agricultural damage annually across the US. Thanks to early action, Iowa has avoided the crisis. Learn how the state stays ahead.

BEAD Funding Fuels Nextlink Rural Broadband Expansion in Iowa

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:01:52 GMT

Nextlink Internet expands its Aviat Networks deal to deploy BEAD-funded rural broadband across Iowa, bringing high-speed internet to thousands of unserved homes.

Iowa Hawkeyes Star Stirtz Named Top Sleeper in 2026 NBA Draft

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:02:26 GMT

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz is named the top sleeper pick in the 2026 NBA draft by Jay Bilas, while three elite prospects compete for the number one overall selection.

Vote: Iowa High School Baseball Athlete of the Week

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:02:33 GMT

Cast your vote for the top Iowa high school baseball player from the Ames area for the week of June 14-20. See the standout stats from local nominees.

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Named Among Safest 2026 NBA Draft Picks

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:02:11 GMT

Iowa Hawkeyes star Bennett Stirtz has been named one of the six safest picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, bringing his Elite Eight grit and proven scoring to the pro level.

Indiana Replaces Star Cornerback After Win Over Iowa

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:01:59 GMT

Indiana must replace standout cornerback D'Angelo Ponds, but transfers AJ Harris and Ryland Gandy give the Hoosiers enough depth to remain a serious threat to Iowa and the Big Ten.

Gabbard Exposes Fauci COVID Cover-Up in Intel Community

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:05:03 GMT

Outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard released declassified evidence accusing Dr. Anthony Fauci of covering up COVID-19 origins with U.S. intelligence community help. Rand Paul fights back.

Gabbard Exposes Fauci COVID Cover-Up in Final DNI Act

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:01:28 GMT

Former DNI Tulsi Gabbard released declassified evidence accusing Dr. Anthony Fauci of funding Wuhan lab research and orchestrating a COVID origins cover-up with intelligence community help.

Gabbard Exposes Fauci COVID Cover-Up; Iowa Tops Housing

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:01:22 GMT

Gabbard's final-day declassification exposes Fauci's Wuhan funding and intelligence community cover-up. Iowa ranks #2 nationally for housing affordability.

BYU Football Lands Mega Recruiting Class, Steals Recruit From Iowa

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:02:13 GMT

BYU football landed multiple top recruits during its biggest recruiting weekend of the year, including a running back who turned down Iowa among other major programs.

BYU Football Mega Weekend Draws Talent Over Big Ten

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:02:44 GMT

BYU football wrapped up its biggest recruiting weekend, landing top talent over major Big Ten and SEC programs. Here is how the Cougars are winning.

Trump's Iran Deal Splits GOP, Iowa's Joni Ernst Calls It 'JCPOA 2.0'

John Damon — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:01:45 GMT

worst foreign policy blunder in decades.

Trump's Iran Deal Divides GOP, Draws Ernst Criticism

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:05:33 GMT

President Trump's interim agreement with Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz and eased pressure on gas prices, but it is triggering a deep divide within the Republican Party.

Trump's Iran Deal Divides GOP, Iowa's Ernst Calls It JCPOA 2.0

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:01:11 GMT

President Trump's interim agreement with Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz and eased pressure on gas prices, but it has also split the Republican Party. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is among the most vocal critics, comparing the deal to the Obama-era nuclear agreement that Trump himself once scrapped.

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz a Top Target for Charlotte Hornets in 2026 NBA Draft

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:01:19 GMT

Former Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz is generating major buzz for the 2026 NBA Draft. See why the Charlotte Hornets view him as a crucial rotational piece.

NBA Draft Mystery: Will Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson Hear His Name Called?

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:01:10 GMT

Disagree and Commit.

Iowa Educator Jane Elliott Documentary Wins Film Festival Award

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:07:43 GMT

A documentary about Iowa teacher Jane Elliott and her controversial blue eyes/brown eyes exercise won Best Documentary at the Bentonville Film Festival Saturday, bringing renewed attention to the Riceville educator's decades-long anti-racism work.

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz a Top Sleeper Pick for Chicago Bulls in NBA Draft

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:04:43 GMT

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz is emerging as a top sleeper pick for the Chicago Bulls in the upcoming NBA Draft. Find out why his underdog story is turning heads.

Trump Backs Two in SC Runoff After Iowa Endorsement Loss

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:03:26 GMT

ERIC" in the 2022 GOP Senate primary in Missouri, where the two major candidates were Eric Schmitt and Eric Greitens. Both candidates claimed the endorsement, with Schmitt ultimately winning the nomination.

Mixed Results in Georgia and Alabama Runoffs

Trump rebounded a week after the Iowa loss. Evette finished first in the GOP gubernatorial primary, and longtime Trump ally Sen.L

Iowa Infielder Ben Swails Transfers to Auburn Baseball

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:01:10 GMT

Former Iowa Hawkeyes infielder Ben Swails is heading to the SEC to play for Auburn. See how his .343 batting average bolsters the Tigers' 2027 roster.

Shooter Jennings Unveils Waylon's Lost Music, Recalls Fateful Iowa Night

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:03:55 GMT

Shooter Jennings is bringing his father's voice back to life...

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Headlines 2026 NBA Draft Big Board

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:01:44 GMT

Former Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz has climbed into first-round projection for the 2026 NBA Draft, leading a small group of players with Iowa ties. Here is the full big board.

Iowa Rejects Progressive Wahls as Democrats Drift Left

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:03:09 GMT

The modern activist left is effectively its own political party,

Democrats' Left Turn: What Iowa's Turek Win Reveals

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:01:58 GMT

The formal party structure is getting weaker and outside groups are getting stronger,

Kelly Osbourne Honors Ozzy, Reflects on Iowa Bat Legacy

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:01:37 GMT

My brother Louis and I are getting together on Sunday to do something special to honour him.

Kelly Osbourne Honors Ozzy on Father's Day, Recalls Iowa Bat Incident

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:02:39 GMT

Kelly Osbourne prepares for her first Father's Day without dad Ozzy, who shares an infamous connection to Iowa from the 1982 bat incident in Des Moines.

Kelly Osbourne Remembers Ozzy, Nods to Iowa Bat Incident

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:04:07 GMT

Kelly Osbourne opens up about her first Father's Day without Ozzy, standing strong against online cruelty, and honoring the rock legend's infamous 1982 Iowa concert.

Nebraska Football Unveils New Uniforms, Iowa Fans Quick to Troll

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:01:19 GMT

Nebraska football's new uniform design drew mixed reviews from fans and instant trolling from Iowa supporters who noticed the missing tradition patch.

Nebraska's New Uniforms Spark Debate, Iowa Fans Pounce

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:01:14 GMT

Nebraska football unveiled an updated uniform design on Saturday, and the reaction was swift and divided. While Husker fans argued over tradition versus modern style, Iowa fans seized the moment to remind their rivals of one simple fact.

Illegal Alien Ex-Iowa Superintendent Removed From Voter Rolls

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:02:04 GMT

It took nine months and a federal conviction to remove former Iowa school superintendent and illegal alien Ian Roberts from Maryland's voter rolls. What does this mean for election integrity?

Independent Voter Gap Could Cost Republicans Senate Control This Fall

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:02:07 GMT

Larry Sabato warns Trump's poor standing with independent voters could cost the GOP its Senate majority, with Iowa right in the middle of the fight.

Iowa Hawkeyes Hold Strong All-Time Edge Over Michigan State Spartans

John Damon — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:03:31 GMT

Iowa football holds a strong all-time record against Michigan State, but the Spartans are looking to close the gap after hiring a former Hawkeyes special teams coordinator.

Two Iowa Teens Save Elderly Woman Stranded in Yard for 16 Hours

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:01:41 GMT

I went to the trail and Kohen was like, 'You see that lady back there?' Then, we went back and looked, and it took a little while to find her.

Iowa Teens Save Elderly Woman Stranded in Yard for 16 Hours

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:01:23 GMT

Two 13-year-old boys in Muscatine County are hailed as heroes after finding an elderly woman who fell and was stranded outside for over 16 hours without water.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Spark Buzz in Fever vs. Dream

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:06:51 GMT

Former Iowa star Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese added another chapter to their rivalry during Saturday's Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream game. Here is what happened.

Corn Prices Drop, But Looming Risks Could Trigger Supply Shock For Iowa

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:01:27 GMT

Agricultural markets have cooled in recent weeks, but experts warn the selloff in corn is overdone. An interim peace deal and sliding energy prices cooled the market, but risks remain for Iowa.

Community Banks Sidelined as Deregulation Flows to Wall Street

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:01:33 GMT

It is incredibly frustrating to watch, particularly right now, where there are opportunities for community banks to take full advantage of who is in leadership at the regulators and in Congress,

2027 NFL Mock Draft: Iowa Star Kade Pieper Goes Round 1

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:05:24 GMT

A new 2027 NFL mock draft projects Iowa center Kade Pieper as a first-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens. See where other Big Ten stars are predicted to land.

The 2028 GOP Field: Will Iowa See A Trump Successor?

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:04:46 GMT

Donald Trump is keeping the 2028 Republican presidential field cloudy, leaving Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other hopefuls in a holding pattern. For Iowa caucusgoers, this means a delayed start to the traditional campaign season, as potential candidates fear crossing the president and alienating his base.

Iran War Reveals Why Iowa Needs Energy Independence

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:01:29 GMT

The Iran war is driving up diesel and gas prices in Iowa, costing families and farmers billions. True energy independence requires unleashing American oil production.

NBA Draft Big Board: Where Iowa And Iowa State Stars Land

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:04:24 GMT

The 2026 NBA Draft board is set. See where Iowa's Bennett Stirtz and Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson rank among the nation's top prospects, led by Kansas guard Darryn Peterson.

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Iowa Stars Stirtz, Jefferson Projected

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:02:24 GMT

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz is projected as a first-round NBA Draft pick at No. 19 to Toronto, while Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson lands at No. 32 to Memphis.

Iowa Stars Stirtz and Jefferson Projected in 2026 NBA Mock Draft

John Damon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:03:55 GMT

The 2026 NBA Draft is set for June 23 and June 24 at Barclays Center, and Iowa basketball fans have real skin in the game. Former Iowa Hawkeye Bennett Stirtz and Iowa State Cyclone Joshua Jefferson are both projected to be selected, proving that hard work and talent development in the Hawkeye State pay off.