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John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:02:29 GMT

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Trump on the Defensive in Ohio as Senate Control Hangs in Balance

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:38 GMT

President Trump has visited Ohio twice in nine days as Republicans defend Senate seats in toss-up states including Iowa, with control of the chamber at stake in November.

No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball Hosts No. 13 Purdue in Big Ten Showdown

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:03:45 GMT

No. 13 Purdue travels to Lincoln to face undefeated No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 17, in a Big Ten volleyball showdown airing on Big Ten Network at 5 p.m. ET.

Equity Bancshares to Enter Iowa With Lincoln Savings Bank Merger

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:02:42 GMT

Equity Bancshares reported record loan production and confirmed its Lincoln Savings Bank merger, bringing the Kansas-based bank into Des Moines and Waterloo Cedar Falls in late 2026.

Week 7 College Football Anxiety Rankings: Iowa Fans Watch Big Ten Struggles

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:03:35 GMT

CBS Sports' Week 7 Anxiety Rankings highlight five desperation games, including Penn State at Michigan and Nebraska at Oregon, with major Big Ten implications for Iowa fans.

College Football Week 7: Iowa Fans Guide to Top Matchups and Odds

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:02:26 GMT

Week 7 brings six ranked matchups, including Notre Dame at BYU and Ohio State at Indiana, plus a look ahead for Iowa fans after the Hawkeyes beat Washington.

Angel Reese Honors Mom After Dream Reach WNBA Finals

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:03:03 GMT

Angel Reese praised her mother after the Atlanta Dream swept the New York Liberty on October 9 to reach the 2026 WNBA Finals, saying her mom's support is all she asks for.

24-Team College Football Playoff Would Kill Regular Season Drama

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:03:24 GMT

The College Football Playoff is closing in on a 24-team field, a move 80.7% of fans oppose and one that would hand Iowa six playoff berths while draining the regular season of its stakes.

Angel Reese Beats Caitlin Clark to WNBA Finals: Iowa Fans Take Note

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:02:25 GMT

Angel Reese will play for her first WNBA title with the Atlanta Dream starting Saturday, reaching the championship round before former Iowa star Caitlin Clark.

Angel Reese Championship History: From Baltimore to the 2026 WNBA Finals

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:03:04 GMT

Angel Reese brings a championship resume built at every level into the 2026 WNBA Finals, including the 2023 NCAA title game win over Iowa that Hawkeye fans remember well.

Trump to Rally in Iowa Twice in Final Stretch Before Nov. 3

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:03:43 GMT

FBI is investigating letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to election offices

Sean Harmon Returns to NCIS: Origins as FBI Agent, Not Gibbs

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:01:53 GMT

Sean Harmon, the original young Gibbs, returned to the NCIS franchise on October 13, 2026, playing FBI Agent Casey Bloom in NCIS: Origins Season 3, Episode 2 on CBS.

Iowa AG Bird Blasts OpenAI as States Sue Over ChatGPT Dangers to Kids

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:01:55 GMT

At least eight states sued OpenAI on October 15, 2026, claiming ChatGPT harms children and deceives adults. Iowa AG Brenna Bird says OpenAI is lying to Iowans.

Ohio State at Indiana Highlights Week 7: What It Means for Iowa Fans

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:02:04 GMT

FOX Sports picks the Under for Ohio State at Indiana, the biggest home game in Hoosiers history, and takes Notre Dame to cover at BYU in Week 7.

24-Team Playoff Would Have Sent Iowa to Miami in 2025 Bracket Reveal

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:02:59 GMT

A retroactive 24-team bracket shows Iowa would have earned the No. 23 seed and traveled to Miami last season, with expansion now reportedly near.

Iowa AG Bird Joins Seven States Suing OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety

John Damon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:13:51 GMT

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined seven other states in suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged minors toward self-harm and violence without adequate safeguards.

Ex-Iowa Gymnastics Coach Sean Gardner Gets 90 Years for Filming Minors

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:02:08 GMT

inappropriate and abusive behaviors

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John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:04:22 GMT

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John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:02:18 GMT

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24-Team College Football Playoff Deal Near, and Iowa Is Ready

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:01:14 GMT

A near-final deal reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel would expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams by 2027-28, resetting expectations for Iowa and every mid-tier Big Ten program.

Josh Pate Defends Ohio State's Playoff Hopes, Cites Win Over Iowa as Proof

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:02:03 GMT

Analyst Josh Pate says Ohio State belongs in the playoff even with a loss to Indiana, and he points to the Buckeyes' road win over Iowa as proof a tough schedule should count.

Penn State vs Michigan: Two Fallen Powers Meet Saturday at the Big House

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:03:59 GMT

Penn State and Michigan, both winless in Big Ten play, meet Saturday at the Big House in a game that has lost its marquee luster but not its stakes.

Trump Shifts Midterm Tone as GOP Fights to Hold Congress

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:02:40 GMT

President Trump says he will remain president regardless of the midterm outcome, as GOP groups pull out of races including Iowa's Miller-Meeks contest.

Iowa Hawkeyes Climb Big Ten Power Rankings After Washington Rout

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:01:56 GMT

Iowa moved up to No. 4 in Yahoo Sports' Week 6 Big Ten power rankings after a 41-24 rout of Washington, with Kamari Moulton running for 208 yards and two touchdowns. Here's what the rest of the conference looks like.

Joel Klatt Picks Michigan Over Penn State, Credits Elite Defense

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:03:31 GMT

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt predicts Michigan beats Penn State 20-13 on Saturday, calling the Wolverines' defense the decisive edge in a battle of winless Big Ten teams.

New Food Safety Research Puts Iowa Farms and Kitchens on Alert

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:03:37 GMT

A UK government roundup of new food safety research details a school lunch poisoning outbreak, a U.S. infant botulism case, and pathogen findings with direct stakes for Iowa's farms and food processors.

College Football Week 7: Iowa State Idle, Hawkeyes Off, Big Matchups Set

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:02:42 GMT

Neither Iowa nor Iowa State takes the field, but Week 7 brings six ranked matchups, headlined by No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 17.

AP-NORC Poll Shows Warning Signs for GOP With Midterms Four Weeks Out

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:03:38 GMT

A new AP-NORC poll shows Trump's approval at about one third of voters, with 8 in 10 disapproving of his handling of living costs four weeks before the midterms.

Trump and Iran Both Say Election Isn't Driving War Decisions

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:04:23 GMT

President Trump and Iran both insist the Nov. 3 election isn't driving their war decisions, as gas prices weigh on Iowa voters and Republican candidates like Ashley Hinson.

Iowa AG Bird Sues OpenAI, Says ChatGPT Is a 'Fake Friend' Harming Kids

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:02:55 GMT

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined seven other states in suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT acts as a fake friend that coaches kids toward harm while the company misleads parents.

Iowa Hawkeyes Offensive Line Named to Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:04:39 GMT

Iowa's offensive line earned a spot on the 2026 Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll, joining Notre Dame, Ohio State and 22 other programs in the hunt for college football's top line award.

Iowa AG Bird Leads Eight-State Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT Dangers to Kids

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:01:28 GMT

Iowa AG Brenna Bird joined seven states suing OpenAI on Oct. 14, claiming ChatGPT is marketed as safe for teens while exposing kids to serious harm.

Early Voting Underway in Iowa as Senate and Governor Races Tighten

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:02:15 GMT

Iowa early voting began Oct. 14 with the governor's race, a toss-up Senate contest between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek, and three competitive House seats.

NCIS Season 24 Sets Up Timothy McGee's Exit From the Agency

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:02:33 GMT

Season 24's second episode reveals Tony DiNozzo told Tim McGee that the Secretary of the Navy is grooming him as her successor, setting up his departure.

Iowa Among Eight States Suing OpenAI Over ChatGPT Harm to Kids

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:03:05 GMT

Iowa joined seven other states in suing OpenAI on October 15, 2026, alleging ChatGPT pushed children toward self-harm. Here's what the case means for families.

Coach Tied to Iowa Gym Scandal Gets 90 Years for Filming Gymnasts

John Damon — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:03:32 GMT

Former coach Sean Gardner received the maximum federal sentence for secretly recording young gymnasts, and Iowa families' allegations against him remain unresolved.

YouGov Poll Shows Josh Turek Edging Ahead of Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:02:44 GMT

A new YouGov poll shows Democrat Josh Turek leading Republican Ashley Hinson 47 to 46 percent in Iowa's open Senate race, with signs he is winning over some 2024 Trump voters.

Iowa Joins Eight-State Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:02:13 GMT

Iowa joined seven other states in suing OpenAI on Wednesday, alleging the ChatGPT maker misled users about safety and endangered children.

Elle Duncan Calls WNBA Coverage 'Toxic as Hell,' Blames Caitlin Clark Backers

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:02:09 GMT

Former ESPN host Elle Duncan says Black women are the real victims of the WNBA's toxic discourse, but critics say she helped create the divisions she now condemns.

NASCAR Opens Brake Pad Rule at Phoenix After Season of Failures

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:01:56 GMT

NASCAR will let Cup teams change brake pads without limit at Phoenix Raceway this weekend, waiving impound restrictions after brake failures at Iowa, Nashville and Gateway.

BetMGM Bonus Code COVERS1550 Unlocks Up to $1,550 for Brewers vs Dodgers Game 3

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:03:34 GMT

Iowa bettors can claim a BetMGM welcome offer worth up to $1,550 in bonus bets for Brewers vs Dodgers Game 3 on Oct. 14, 2026, using code COVERS1550.

Dabble Promo Code YAHOOBONUS Offers $50 in Bonus Cash for Iowa Bettors

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:04:31 GMT

Dabble's YAHOOBONUS code gives new Iowa bettors $50 in bonus cash for a $5 entry on Wednesday's Brewers-Dodgers playoff game, Conference USA football, and three NHL contests.

Iowa Basketball's 2026-27 Schedule Loaded With Marquee Matchups

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:03:36 GMT

Iowa men's basketball opens Nov. 3 against Lipscomb at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The 2026-27 non-conference slate includes Alabama, Iowa State, Creighton and Virginia Tech.

Whalefall Review: Austin Abrams Swallowed Whole in Silly Survival Thriller

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:02:35 GMT

The Hollywood Reporter pans Whalefall, the survival thriller starring Austin Abrams as an Iowa college student swallowed by a sperm whale, calling it too serious to be fun.

Iowa Women's Basketball Enters Season With New Look and High Hopes

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:03:37 GMT

Coach Jan Jensen's third season at Iowa begins with a new offense, a transfer-heavy roster, and top-10 expectations after media day in Iowa City.

Ohio State Offensive Line Faces Toughest Test Yet Against Indiana

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:02:50 GMT

No. 5 Ohio State expects Phillip Daniels back from injury, but right guard Austin Siereveld remains day-to-day ahead of a top-five clash with No. 4 Indiana on Oct. 17.

Tim Lester Lays Out Iowa's Quarterback Decision Process

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:02:39 GMT

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester said Oct. 13 that he has not picked a starting quarterback for the Minnesota game and explained the film-based process he will use to decide between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski.

Iowa Hawkeyes Expose Washington's NIL Money Gap in Big Ten Play

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:03:23 GMT

Washington coach Jedd Fisch admitted the Huskies lack the NIL money to replace drafted talent, a gap Iowa exposed in a 41-24 win on Oct. 9.

Cardboard Mulch Cuts Weeds by Two-Thirds in USDA-Funded Trial

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:02:57 GMT

A USDA-funded trial at an Idaho farm found cardboard mulch held weeds to 15% of the soil by season two, versus 45% on tilled beds, and cut weeding time by more than half.

Legal Experts: Trump Advisers' Balkan Work Broke No FARA Rules

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:03:03 GMT

Legal experts say James Blair and Chris LaCivita had no duty to register under FARA for their Republika Srpska consulting, while Iowa's E15 fight heats up.