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Iowa GOP Unites Behind Zach Lahn, Takes Aim at Rob Sand's Radical Ties

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:01:13 GMT

Had I been given the proper information, which I don't think I was, I probably would have endorsed the other person ... or not endorsed at all,

Iowa's Top 2028 Prospect Jevyn Severson Lands LSU Offer

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:02:41 GMT

Iowa's top 2028 football recruit, tight end Jevyn Severson from Madrid High School, earned a scholarship offer from LSU, adding to a list that includes Iowa and Florida.

Iowa Voters Demand Answers From Politicians Dodging Town Halls

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:05:14 GMT

Iowa's top elected officials are increasingly avoiding face-to-face town halls, relying on screened phone calls and private events instead of answering directly to the people who pay their salaries.

Iowa Leaders Must Face Voters, Not Hide Behind Phone Calls

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:04:55 GMT

Iowa voters deserve direct access to their leaders. As politicians dodge town halls, voters must demand accountability without relying on big government mandates.

Iowa Basketball Lands Versatile 6-10 Star Keller Daugherty for 2027

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:01:34 GMT

Iowa basketball lands 6-10 versatile prospect Keller Daugherty for 2027, bringing positionless skills and an underdog work ethic to the Hawkeyes.

Big Ten Power Poll: Where Do The Hawkeyes Stack Up?

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:02:57 GMT

The Big Ten landscape for the 2026-27 college basketball season is taking shape, and the Iowa Hawkeyes face a steep climb. A new conference power poll ranks Iowa at No. 13.

Caitlin Clark's Coach Pushes Back on Misleading Media Narratives

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:01:28 GMT

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White is calling out misleading media headlines and social media rumors surrounding Caitlin Clark and the team's dynamics.

Caitlin Clark and Coach White Call Out Misleading Media Narratives

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:10:24 GMT

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark are pushing back against misleading media narratives and social media rumors of a locker room rift.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark Pushes Back on False Media Feud Narrative

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:01:57 GMT

Caitlin Clark and Coach Stephanie White are setting the record straight amid a wave of misleading media narratives about their relationship and the Fever's internal dynamics.

Bielema Warns NIL Deals Are Setting College Athletes Up for Failure

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:01:23 GMT

Former Iowa Hawkeye Bret Bielema warns that massive NIL deals are teaching young athletes a dangerous lesson about getting paid for potential over production.

Bielema Warns NIL Deals Are Setting College Athletes Up for Failure

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:01:52 GMT

Former Iowa Hawkeye Bret Bielema warns that unregulated NIL deals are paying unproven recruits massive sums, setting them up for failure and undermining the sport.

Former Hawkeye Bielema Warns NIL Is Breaking College Football

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:04:06 GMT

Former Iowa Hawkeye Bret Bielema warns that six-figure NIL deals are setting college athletes up for failure by paying for potential instead of performance.

Iowa Hawkeyes Hold NFL Draft Edge Over Hyped USC Trojans

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:01:54 GMT

ESPN's early 2027 NFL Draft rankings snub USC, highlighting a lack of top-tier talent. Meanwhile, Iowa continues to prove real development beats media hype.

Urban Meyer Warns Ohio State on CFP Risk Ahead of Iowa Game

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:01:40 GMT

My scheduling philosophy was always big dog, medium dog, little dog. That's what we always did,

Meyer Warns Ohio State on CFP Schedule Risk Ahead of Iowa Game

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:01:55 GMT

Urban Meyer questions why Ohio State plays tough non-conference games like Alabama, as the new 12-team CFP format penalizes losses over schedule strength.

Urban Meyer Warns Ohio State's Tough Schedule Could Cost CFP Berth

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:06:48 GMT

My scheduling philosophy was always big dog, medium dog, little dog. That's what we always did,

Trump Endorsement Power Tested After Stunning Iowa Upset

John Damon — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:02:10 GMT

President Donald Trump's endorsement record took a hit in Iowa when Zach Lahn defeated Rep. Randy Feenstra. Now, upcoming GOP runoffs in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina will test the President's influence.

Carroll Merchants Star Weller Named MINK League Player of the Week

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:01:42 GMT

Carroll Merchants' Sam Weller leads the MINK League in RBIs and earned Player of the Week honors as Iowa's squad took Game 1 against Joplin.

Matt Campbell's Penn State Rebuild Turning Heads Nationwide

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:01:03 GMT

Former Iowa State coach Matt Campbell has Penn State trending up, with national analysts praising the fit and a playoff berth in reach for 2026.

FISA Showdown: Grassley Warns of Security Risks as Spy Law Set to Expire

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:01:04 GMT

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley warns that letting FISA Section 702 lapse benefits U.S. adversaries, while critics demand reforms to stop warrantless spying on Americans.

Texas Tech's Sorsby Betting Saga Exposes Double Standard for Iowa Athletes

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:01:23 GMT

[Sorsby's] made mistakes. He looked me in the eye this morning, again, and reassured me that he has done nothing to jeopardize the integrity of a game he's competed in. He's not given information about a game he's competed in. He's not jeopardized the competition or affected the outcome of any game that he has competed in.

That may be what Sorsby told his athletic direc

Hollywood Elites Slam White House Over ICE Videos, Border Enforcement Continues

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:01:55 GMT

Ariana Grande and other pop stars are slamming the White House over ICE deportation videos, but the Trump administration stands firm on border security and public safety.

Iowa Joins 24 States Protecting Kids From Adult Sites

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:04:44 GMT

If a billion-dollar corporation would rather leave Missouri than verify that children are not accessing graphic sexual content, that tells you everything you need to know about its priorities. We are proud to stand on the side of parents, families, and basic decency.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita also championed his state's law.

UFC Lands at White House for America's 250th Birthday

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:05:04 GMT

We come from very humble beginnings, when we first bought this company 25 years ago. We believed at that time that this thing would work everywhere and work all over the world. No matter what color you are, what country you come from, or what language you speak, we're all human beings and fighting's in our DNA. We get it, and we like it.

Iowa State Loses Key Transfer, Hawkeyes Miss Bracketology Cut

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:01:21 GMT

CBS Sports projects Iowa State in the 2027 NCAA Tournament field despite losing Milan Momcilovic, while Iowa lands just outside the bracket as 'First Four Out.'

Jackrabbits Land Point Guard EJ Ryans from Transfer Portal

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:03:10 GMT

South Dakota State adds Western Michigan transfer EJ Ryans to strengthen their backcourt after losing former Iowa guard Trey Buchanan to injury last season.

California's Wealth Tax Revolt: What Iowa Can Learn From the Left Coast

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:01:41 GMT

coilers and zombies,

Deadly Iowa Storms: Des Moines Man Killed by Falling Tree

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:03:34 GMT

Severe storms and tornadoes killed a Des Moines man and caused widespread damage across Iowa. Get the latest on recovery efforts and local impacts.

Legendary Artist David Hockney Dies at 88, Taught in Iowa

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:02:41 GMT

Legendary artist David Hockney has died at 88. Known for his iconic pool paintings and iPad art, Hockney also spent time teaching at the University of Iowa.

Schumer Targets Iowa Senate Seat Amid AI Policy Battles

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:02:00 GMT

Chuck Schumer claims Democrats will flip Iowa's Senate seat, while pushing for AI regulations that could threaten Iowa's booming data center economy.

Iowa State Freshman Mercyline Kirwa Stuns Favorites, Wins NCAA 10K Title

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:07:19 GMT

Iowa State freshman Mercyline Kirwa pulled off a massive upset at the NCAA track and field championships, outkicking the favorites to claim the 10,000-meter national title.

Iowa State Freshman Mercyline Kirwa Stuns Nation, Wins NCAA 10K Title

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:04:29 GMT

The college distance running world expected a two-woman showdown for the 10,000-meter national title. Iowa State freshman Mercyline Kirwa had other plans.

FDA Slaps Import Alert on Dabur India Over Safety Lapses

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:01:34 GMT

Now, pursuant to observations noted by the authority, review of the company's responses and Establishment Inspection Report (EIR), the US FDA has issued an Import Alert (IA) 66-40 on June 10, 2026, for drugs manufactured by the company at the aforesaid plant,

Deadly Storms Strike Iowa, Tornado Warnings Span Midwest

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:01:12 GMT

A severe storm system killed one person in Des Moines and spawned tornadoes across the Midwest, leaving widespread damage and power outages in its wake.

Maryland Bill Protects Iowa's First-in-Nation Status

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:01:27 GMT

Maryland moves its presidential primary to April, falling in line with national party rules that protect Iowa's first-in-nation caucus status.

Maryland Moves Primary, Protecting Iowa's First Status

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:05:20 GMT

Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucus status is getting a boost from an unlikely source. Maryland lawmakers are pushing a bipartisan plan to push their presidential primary back to April, yielding to national party rules that protect the traditional early voting calendar led by Iowa and New Hampshire.

RNC Rules Force Maryland Primary Shift, Protecting Iowa's Role

John Damon — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:02:23 GMT

This bill would ensure our presidential elections will be recognized in the national elections,

Iowa's First Status Safe as Maryland Moves Primary to April

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:01:53 GMT

Maryland's push to move its presidential primary from February to April shows national party rules protecting Iowa's first-in-the-nation status are working.

National Party Rules Protect Iowa Caucus Status as Maryland Moves Primary

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:53 GMT

Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucus status gets another layer of protection as Maryland moves its presidential primary to April under pressure from national party rules.

Iowa Stars Stirtz and Jefferson Projected in AI NBA Mock Draft

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:47 GMT

Iowa basketball fans have reason to watch the NBA Draft. Hawkeye guard Bennett Stirtz and Cyclone forward Joshua Jefferson are both projected as first-round picks in a new AI-powered mock draft.

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John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:03:30 GMT

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Saints CB Quincy Riley: Iowa Rookie TJ Hall Looms in Depth Chart

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:01:39 GMT

The New Orleans Saints didn't do much to address their defensive backfield this offseason. Behind projected starter Quincy Riley sits seventh-round pick TJ Hall from Iowa, who now has a real shot at playing time.

NBA Mock Draft: Iowa's Stirtz, Jefferson Projected Early

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:21 GMT

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NRSC Warns GOP: Don't Sleep on Maine Senate Race

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:04:21 GMT

It is a fatal mistake to assume Platner is too damaged to win,

Schumer Backs Centrist in Michigan, But Will Progressive Primary Hand GOP the Edge?

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:01:23 GMT

Chuck Schumer is betting on Rep. Haley Stevens to flip Michigan's open Senate seat, but a splintered Democratic primary and progressive momentum could give Republicans an edge.

Former Hawkeye Star A.J. Epenesa Brings Iowa Grit to the Eagles

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:58 GMT

From Iowa City to the NFL, former Hawkeye defensive standout A.J. Epenesa brings his record-setting pass rush skills to the Philadelphia Eagles. Here is what Iowans need to know.

Iowa Box Truck Loophole Puts Impaired Drivers on Roads

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:01:46 GMT

Iowa is one of seven states where intrastate box trucks escape both driver qualification and drug testing. Federal data shows impaired and unqualified drivers are operating on Iowa roads through a regulatory loophole Washington created and the state refuses to fix.

USC's Offseason Power Play Raises Stakes for Iowa Hawkeyes

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:02:33 GMT

USC is loading up with the nation's top recruiting class and 15 returning starters. Here is what it means for Iowa and the rest of the Big Ten.

Rare Earths Americas Targets China's Mineral Monopoly

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:02:34 GMT

Awarding the IA to Hatch marks a critical step in accelerating the development of the Alpha project. With global demand intensifying for secure, ex-China sources of heavy rare earths, we are moving forward with urgency and discipline. By advancing technical studies in parallel with in-fill drilling and early-stage planning for the PFS, we are continuing to evaluate the next phases of the project.,

Democrats Eye Wrong 2028 Candidates While Stronger Options Languish

John Damon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:01:55 GMT

Early 2028 Democratic polling favors Harris, Newsom, and Buttigieg, but their records spell general election trouble. Moderates like Beshear, already visiting Iowa, could pose a real threat.