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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

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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.

Former Iowa Hawkeye Alaric Jackson Suspended 2 Games for Postgame Punch

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:04:37 GMT

The NFL suspended former Iowa Hawkeye and Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson two games without pay for striking Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after Monday night's overtime loss.

Hinson Breaks With Trump on Russia Diesel Deal in Iowa Senate Debate

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:02:04 GMT

Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson said during Tuesday's debate that the U.S. should cut fuel prices with biofuels and tax relief, not a diesel deal with Russia.

North Dakota Family Spends $380,000 to Move 112-Year-Old Ancestral Home

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:02:47 GMT

A North Dakota couple spent up to $380,000 moving a 1914 farmhouse six miles to preserve five generations of family history.

Iowa Senate Debate Night: Hinson and Turek Share Stage With Epstein-Fueled Firefights

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:02:20 GMT

Senate debates in Maine and Georgia exploded over Epstein files and corruption claims Tuesday night, while Iowa's Hinson-Turek contest held its own debate in the fight for the chamber.

Nebraska's Missed Upset Sets Up High-Stakes Stretch for Iowa Hawkeyes

John Damon — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:02:22 GMT

Nebraska's 31st straight loss to a ranked team keeps the 5-1 Huskers searching for answers, and No. 17 Iowa waits at the end of the schedule.

BetMGM Bonus Code COVERS1550 Gives Iowa Bettors $1,500 First Bet Offer

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:07:04 GMT

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Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Rattles Congress, and Iowa Is Watching the Pump

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:02:38 GMT

President Trump's deal to import Russian diesel is drawing bipartisan fire in Congress, and in Iowa, $6 diesel prices have put the issue at the center of the Hinson-Turek Senate race.

Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Challenges Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:02:05 GMT

The Council Bluffs Democrat and two-time Paralympic gold medalist won his first race by six votes. Now he faces Ashley Hinson for Iowa's open Senate seat on November 3.

Tariff Backlash Reaches Iowa as Factory Layoffs Test GOP in Midterms

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:02:50 GMT

Factory layoffs tied to Trump's tariffs are testing Iowa Republicans ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, with the Hinson-Turek Senate race in the spotlight.

Iowa Ranks Among Cheapest States for a Night Out, Study Finds

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:03:03 GMT

Iowans can toast a new ranking: the state is among the cheapest places in America for a night out. A study reported by the New York Post on October 13 placed Iowa 44th out of 48 states for the cost of socializing, with cheap dinners and beers under $5.

Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Draws Bipartisan Backlash, Puts Iowa's Hinson on Alert

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:04:04 GMT

Trump's deal to import Russian diesel is drawing bipartisan criticism, and Iowa's Ashley Hinson says easing sanctions on Russia makes her nervous as $6 diesel becomes a midterm issue.

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John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:09:24 GMT

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Elijah Brown Poised to Start for Washington After Iowa Loss Shook Up Huskies

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:02:37 GMT

Stanford transfer Elijah Brown is set to start for Washington against Purdue after throwing for 251 yards and three touchdowns in relief duty during the Huskies' 41-24 loss to Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes Eye College Football Playoff After Washington Upset

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:03:55 GMT

Iowa sits at +375 to reach the College Football Playoff after Friday's 40-point upset of Washington, and the Week 7 market may be underrating the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Democrats Among Those Avoiding Kamala Harris in 2026 Midterms

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:08:48 GMT

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Ten days later, Conley appeared alongside Buttigieg, and the next day she held a rally with Kelly in Yorktown, New York. Her campaign declined to say whether Harris had been invited into the district at all.

Week 6 Chaos Shakes College Football: No. 1 Texas Falls, Iowa Still Alive

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:03:58 GMT

Oklahoma knocked off No. 1 Texas, Kentucky stunned LSU in overtime, and disputed officiating marred Georgia's 20-17 win over Alabama in a chaotic Week 6.

Iowa Football's 5-1 Start: Why the Hawkeyes' Playoff Case Rests on the Run Game

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:02:28 GMT

Iowa is 5-1 and ranked No. 17, but ESPN's playoff breakdown says the Hawkeyes likely need 11 wins to reach the College Football Playoff.

Iowa football sits No. 3 in Big Ten power rankings with 10-2 path in sight

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:02:12 GMT

Iowa football checks in at No. 3 in the latest Big Ten power rankings after crushing Washington 41-24. A favorable schedule has the Hawkeyes eyeing 10 wins.

Hinson Questions Trump's Russia Diesel Deal as $6 Fuel Prices Hit Iowa Voters

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:02:31 GMT

Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson says she is nervous about relieving sanctions on Russia as a diesel purchase deal draws bipartisan criticism and $6 fuel prices roil the race.

Iowa Senate and House Races to Watch in the 2026 Midterm Election

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:03:51 GMT

Iowa's Senate race between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek is rated a toss-up, while two House contests and an open governor's race put the Hawkeye State at the center of the 2026 midterms.

Ohio State Brings Injury Questions Into Top-Five Showdown vs. Indiana

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:01:16 GMT

Ohio State is hopeful of getting most of its six missing starters back for Saturday's top-five rematch with Indiana after a week Ryan Day described as “strange.”

Ryan Day Gives Injury Update on Six Ohio State Starters Ahead of Indiana Showdown

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:01:58 GMT

Six Ohio State starters missed the Maryland win, and Ryan Day says some absences were not injury-related. Here is his latest update before the top-five Indiana rematch.

Penn State Wrestling Chases 14th Title: What the Lightweights Mean for Iowa

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:03:15 GMT

Penn State wrestling opens the 2026-27 season chasing a 14th national title in 16 years, and the Nittany Lions' loaded lightweight classes will once again stand between Iowa and team gold.

Marshals Season 2 Fixes Tate Dutton's Biggest Weakness

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:03:04 GMT

Marshals Season 2, Episode 2 pushes Kayce Dutton to stop rescuing his son and start training him, ending Tate's long history of being kidnapped on the CBS Yellowstone spinoff.

Pat Fitzgerald Faces Northwestern for First Time as Michigan State Coach

John Damon — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:01:58 GMT

Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald downplays his first game against Northwestern, the program that fired him in 2023, as the Spartans seek their first Power Four win.

Kyle Whittingham Sticks With Bryce Underwood, Michigan Fans Fume Ahead of Penn State

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:01:50 GMT

Kyle Whittingham announced Monday that Bryce Underwood will start and Jason Beck will keep calling plays against Penn State, and Michigan fans are not happy.

Caitlin Clark weighs EPIC contract decision as Fever roster questions loom

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:02:25 GMT

Caitlin Clark remains undecided on an EPIC contract extension with the Indiana Fever, saying her priority is constructing a championship-caliber roster.

Caitlin Clark vows to do 'whatever it takes' to bring Kelsey Mitchell back to Fever

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:01:11 GMT

Iowa native Caitlin Clark is leading the recruiting charge to keep Kelsey Mitchell in Indiana, calling the star guard her 'No. 1 priority' for the Fever's future.

Iowa Football's Playoff Path Clear After Week 6 Chaos, But Big Ten Picture Remains Murky

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:02:28 GMT

Iowa sits at No. 17 with a favorable schedule and a clear path to the College Football Playoff as Big Ten powers stumble and the conference picture comes into focus after Week 6.

Vanderbilt Wide Receiver Kayleb Barnett Dismissed After Felony Arrest

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:01:56 GMT

Vanderbilt dismissed receiver Kayleb Barnett after his arrest on felony strangulation and identity theft charges. The 20-year-old is due in court Nov. 13.

Mason City Named One of America's Best Medium-Sized Towns for Retirees

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:03:45 GMT

Mason City, Iowa, is named one of the best medium-sized towns for retirees, offering low housing costs, affordable living, and strong healthcare access.

Mason City Named One of America's Best Retirement Towns for Affordability

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:03:49 GMT

Mason City, Iowa, has been named one of the best medium-sized towns in the U.S. for retirees, offering exceptional affordability, low housing costs, and accessible healthcare. Discover why this heartland gem is a top retirement choice.

Google's Iowa Nuclear Deal Signals Big Win for Clean Energy, Economy

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:02:29 GMT

Google's nuclear deal with Constellation puts Iowa's Duane Arnold restart in the spotlight, signaling a major win for clean energy, jobs, and American energy independence.

Wells Fargo Layoffs Hit Iowa: How Severance Affects Your Social Security Benefits

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:03:02 GMT

Wells Fargo layoffs in West Des Moines are pushing older Iowa workers into early retirement. Here's how severance payments affect Social Security benefits and what you need to know to avoid costly overpayment notices.

Iowa High School Stars Shine: Register's Female Athlete of the Week Nominees Announced

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:01:11 GMT

From a repeat state tennis champion to a 50-assist volleyball performance, these Iowa high school athletes delivered standout moments. Vote now for the Register's Female Athlete of the Week.

Iowa Hawkeyes Smash Washington 41-24, End West Coast Woes With Dominant All-Around Win

John Damon — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:03:15 GMT

Iowa Hawkeyes dominate Washington 41-24 with a complete three-phase performance. Kamari Moulton rushes for 208 yards, Jeremy Hecklinski throws three touchdowns in first start, and the defense records six sacks.