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Iowa Fans Take Note: Ex-Stanford QB Elijah Brown Now in the Mix as Washington's Starter

John Damon — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:02:24 GMT

Washington coach Jedd Fisch says Elijah Brown is in consideration for the starting quarterback job after Brown led the Huskies past Purdue while Demond Williams Jr. recovers from a rib injury suffered against Iowa.

Iowa Drivers Can Now Add Digital License to Phone for TSA Lines

John Damon — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:02:36 GMT

Iowa is one of 22 states and territories that let residents store a digital driver's license on their phone for use at TSA airport checkpoints.

Trump Interrupted Five Times at Kansas Rally, Warns US Could Leave Europe

John Damon — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:02:30 GMT

President Donald Trump was interrupted five times by hecklers at a Kansas rally on October 20, dismissing them as paid protesters before warning the US could leave Europe over the France riots.

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John Damon — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:01:43 GMT

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Trump Heads to Kansas, Then Iowa, as GOP Courts Farmers Ahead of Midterms

John Damon — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:08:48 GMT

President Trump heads to Kansas Monday and Iowa later this week as Republicans pour money into Senate races across the Plains amid worries about rural voter enthusiasm.

Tim Lester Revival Leads College Football's Hot Seat Turnarounds

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:02:36 GMT

Tim Lester headlines Sports Illustrated's list of 10 college football coaches who flipped hot seats into winning streaks, with Iowa's offense thriving under his play calling in 2026.

Trump Heads to Sioux City Thursday to Rally for Ashley Hinson

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:02:16 GMT

President Trump rallies in Sioux City Thursday for Ashley Hinson as part of a seven-state blitz aimed at saving the GOP Senate majority.

Essar's Mesabi Metallics Plans $15 Billion Steel Mill in Iowa

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:01:53 GMT

Essar Group's U.S. subsidiary Mesabi Metallics plans a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, the largest piece of $20.45 billion in U.S.-India investment commitments.

Elle Duncan: Caitlin Clark Put in 'Completely Unfair Situation'

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:03:30 GMT

Former ESPN anchor Elle Duncan says the former Iowa Hawkeyes star has been forced to answer for league tensions she never created.

Iowa Ties Run Deep on 2026 US Senior Wrestling World Team

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:02:07 GMT

The ten-man US men's freestyle team heading to Kazakhstan is stacked with familiar names for Iowa wrestling fans, including former Hawkeye great Spencer Lee.

GOP Pollster: Blue Wave Talk Overhyped, Iowa Senate Seat Likely Safe

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:04:42 GMT

GOP pollster Patrick Ruffini told POLITICO that surveys are inflating the Senate battleground, and past polling errors in Iowa and Ohio suggest Democrats face an uphill fight in the Midwest.

Cleveland-Cliffs Posts Strongest Quarter in Three Years, Credits Trump Trade Policy

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:04:36 GMT

Cleveland-Cliffs reported $612 million in adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026, its best quarter in three years, and CEO Lourenco Goncalves credited Trump administration trade enforcement for the turnaround.

College Football Week 8 Odds: Iowa, Iowa State Both Road Underdogs

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:04:42 GMT

No. 15 Iowa is favored by a touchdown at Minnesota, while Iowa State gets 10 points at No. 25 Arizona as Week 8 features only two ranked vs. ranked matchups.

Ex-Hawkeye Star Linderbaum Dominated by Bills' Deone Walker

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:03:35 GMT

Former Iowa star Tyler Linderbaum, the NFL's highest-paid center, was dominated by Bills tackle Deone Walker in Las Vegas' 33-30 Week 6 loss to Buffalo.

Ohio State's Narrow Escape at Indiana Signals Hope for Nebraska Showdown

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:02:43 GMT

Ohio State edged Indiana 19-15 on Saturday, and the narrow win suggests Nebraska can compete when the Buckeyes visit Lincoln on Nov. 21.

Trump Heads to Iowa as New Poll Shows AAPI Voters Drifting From GOP

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:03:47 GMT

Trump campaigns in Iowa this week as a new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll shows AAPI adults drifting from Republicans on the economy ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.

Trump Heads to Iowa as High Diesel Prices Squeeze Harvest Season

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:04:00 GMT

President Donald Trump visits Iowa Thursday as diesel averages $6.30 a gallon and USDA projects farm income down 2.6%, putting rural turnout in the spotlight.

Iowa Senate Race Tightens as Trump Economy Worries GOP Voters

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:01:41 GMT

President Trump's rosy economic pitch is clashing with voter frustration over prices, putting the Iowa Senate race unexpectedly in play two weeks before the Nov. 3 midterms.

Trump Tells Europe to Close Borders as French Riots Spark Migration Fight

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:01:50 GMT

Riots in France have triggered a fierce migration fight across Europe, with Trump telling leaders to close their borders and Hungary and Poland saying the chaos proves them right.

College Football Playoff Projection Puts Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 8 Seed

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:04:11 GMT

A new Yahoo Sports projection slots the Iowa Hawkeyes as the No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff at 11-1, with Ohio State expected to claim the top overall seed.

Caitlin Clark Foundation Reaches 22,000 Students With Books, Food Aid and New Courts

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:02:07 GMT

The Iowa-born WNBA star's foundation has donated 22,000 books, raised over $400,000 for food banks and built free courts at four Des Moines middle schools.

Midterm Polls Show Democrats Leading as Iowa Senate Race Tightens

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:01:50 GMT

Democrats hold a 75% chance of winning the Senate and lead in Iowa polls two weeks before the November 3 midterms, as gas prices and inflation weigh on Republican prospects.

Des Moines Native Discovers Southern Meat 'N' Three in Alabama

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:02:47 GMT

A Des Moines native who moved to Alabama is raving about the Southern meat 'n' three tradition after her first plate of meatloaf and three sides.

Ohio State QB Injury Opens Playoff Door for Iowa Hawkeyes

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:02:03 GMT

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin will miss several weeks with a shoulder injury, and the playoff shakeup could open the door for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code YAHOO350: Iowans Can Get Up to $350 FanCash for Cowboys vs. Packers

John Damon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMT

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Dabble Promo Code YAHOOBONUS: Iowans Get $20 Bonus for Sunday Night Football

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:02:06 GMT

Iowa sports fans can claim $20 in bonus credits from Dabble with promo code YAHOOBONUS ahead of Sunday's Packers vs. Cowboys showdown.

College Football Chaos: Texas, Alabama, Georgia All Fall in Historic Week 7

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:02:11 GMT

Georgia, Alabama and Texas all lost on the same Saturday for the first time since 1996, throwing the playoff race wide open and lifting Iowa's stock.

Norwalk Mom Danna Herrick Wins Des Moines Marathon on Home Turf

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:01:57 GMT

Danna Herrick of Norawk won the women's title in 2:43:46 while Evan Jamrozy took the men's crown in his marathon debut at the 25th IMT Des Moines Marathon.

Iowa Hawkeyes Rise to No. 15 in Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:02:33 GMT

The Hawkeyes climbed two spots to No. 15 in the Week 8 AP Top 25 poll released October 18, 2026, as Miami took over No. 1 and BYU jumped to No. 2.

Miami Grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 as Iowa Hawkeyes Climb to No. 15

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:02:12 GMT

Miami takes over the top spot in the AP Top 25 after five of the top seven teams lost, while Iowa holds steady at No. 15.

BetMGM Bonus Code COVERS1550: Iowans Get $1,500 First Bet for Bills vs. Raiders

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:04:12 GMT

Iowa sports bettors can claim the BetMGM bonus code COVERS1550 for a $1,500 first bet offer plus $50 in bonus bets before the Oct. 18 deadline. Here is how it works.

Michigan Survives Penn State 21-18 Behind Bench Move and Run Game Surge

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:03:32 GMT

Michigan edged Penn State 21-18 on Saturday, rallying behind a halftime QB benching, a 211-yard rushing day, and three defensive takeaways in a key Big Ten matchup.

GOP Rep. Mike Turner Demands Congress Investigate Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:01:44 GMT

Turner called for a congressional investigation into the Starlink slowdown in Ukraine during an October 18 appearance on Face the Nation, while pressuring Trump to impose Russia sanctions.

College Football Championship Odds Shake Up After Week 7 Chaos

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:02:18 GMT

One of the wildest Saturdays of the 2026 college football season took its toll on the national championship odds board. Ohio State remains the favorite at +430 after five top-10 teams lost on October 18, while Iowa sits at +10000 following the chaos.

College Football Chaos: Iowa Hawkeyes Eye Top 15 After Historic Upset Saturday

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:02:34 GMT

Five of the top seven teams in the country lost on Saturday, Oct. 17, the most ranked carnage in a single weekend since the AP Top 25 Poll began, and the shakeup could push the Iowa Hawkeyes into the top 15 when voters release their new rankings on Sunday.

Iowa Product Bennett Stirtz Turning Heads with Thunder in NBA Preseason

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:03:19 GMT

Former Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz has scored 61 points in three preseason games for the Oklahoma City Thunder and is earning early buzz as a 2026 NBA Draft steal.

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John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:03:32 GMT

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College Football Rankings Chaos: Iowa Hawkeyes Climb While Georgia, Notre Dame Fall

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:02:55 GMT

Georgia and Notre Dame lost on a chaotic Week 7 Saturday, and Iowa's Hawkeyes are projected to climb to No. 14 without playing a game.

College Football Chaos: Miami Projected New No. 1, Iowa Holds Steady

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:01:34 GMT

Three of the top four teams lost on a wild Week 7 Saturday. Miami is projected to take over No. 1 in the Coaches Poll, while idle Iowa holds at No. 16.

Dylan Raiola Rescues Oregon in Wild 17 14 Win Over Nebraska

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:03:43 GMT

Dylan Raiola came off the bench to throw a late touchdown pass, lifting Oregon past Nebraska 17 14 in a wild Big Ten matchup at Autzen Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026.

Iowa Hawkeyes Hold at No. 15 as Week 7 Chaos Reshuffles Top 25

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:01:28 GMT

Ohio State Ends Indiana's 22-Game Win Streak in 19-15 Thriller

Michigan Benches Bryce Underwood, Rallies Past Penn State Behind Tommy Carr

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:24 GMT

Michigan benched Bryce Underwood at halftime and backup Tommy Carr rallied the Wolverines past Penn State 21-18 on Saturday, Oct. 17, delivering Kyle Whittingham his first Big Ten win.

Iowa Farmer's Son Fights to Overturn Corn Rake Murder Conviction

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:02:30 GMT

Eight years after Amy Mullis died with a corn rake in her back, her son and new defense experts say it was a farm accident, and the case is heading to appeal.

Indiana's 22-Game Win Streak Ends in Heartbreaking Loss to Ohio State

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:02:46 GMT

Nick Marsh's foot landed on the sideline with 1:07 left, sealing Ohio State's 19-15 win and ending Indiana's 22-game winning streak in Bloomington.

Elkport: The Iowa River Town a 2004 Flood Erased From the Map

John Damon — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:02:45 GMT

A 2004 flood destroyed the Clayton County river town of Elkport, and residents took a federal buyout. Today an empty street grid marks where 88 Iowans once lived.

Ohio State Ends Indiana's 22-Game Win Streak in 19-15 Thriller

John Damon — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:02:30 GMT

No. 4 Ohio State survived a late scare Saturday, escaping Bloomington with a 19-15 win over No. 5 Indiana after a would-be go-ahead touchdown pass was ruled incomplete because receiver Nick Marsh stepped out of bounds before making the catch.

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John Damon — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:01:29 GMT

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Former Iowa Coach LeVar Woods Nearly Delivers Michigan State Upset

John Damon — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:02:03 GMT

Michigan State fell to No. 25 Northwestern 24-21 on a last-second field goal, but former Iowa assistant LeVar Woods' special teams nearly delivered the upset.

Cedar Rapids Named One of America's Most Underrated Travel Destinations

John Damon — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:01:32 GMT

A national Stacker roundup published by Aol names Cedar Rapids among 15 underrated U.S. destinations, citing the city's Czech and Slovak heritage, museums, and NewBo City Market.

24-Team College Football Playoff Would Keep Iowa, Iowa State Alive

John Damon — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:02:49 GMT

The College Football Playoff is on track to double from 12 teams to 24 as soon as the 2027 season, and a new analysis from Sports Illustrated shows what that would mean for this fall: 26 more teams would still be in the hunt heading into Week 7, including both of Iowa's Big Ten and Big 12...