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Iowa SIDS walk raises money and comfort for families in Siouxland

Iowa SIDS walk raises money and comfort for families in Siouxland

LE MARS, IA (KTIV) - It was a beautiful day for the 26th annual Iowa SIDS Foundation Walk for the Future at Willow Creek Golf Course in Le Mars Saturday with more than 150 people gathered to honor the lives of babies gone too soon. According to...

Entertainment event this week in North Des Moines: Aug. 24-30

Entertainment event this week in North Des Moines: Aug. 24-30

Ken Halbur, Pastor at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church | St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church website Ken Halbur, Pastor at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church | St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church website Catch the best...

She’s a ‘running nerd’, doctor of exercise, and the coach behind one of America’s best high school runners

She’s a ‘running nerd’, doctor of exercise, and the coach behind one of America’s best high school runners

EPWORTH, Iowa (KCRG) - You probably already know Q’s story. That’s Quentin Nauman, who’s first initial is a household name in prep track and field. Nauman had an improbable junior year, winning multiple state titles, and setting multiple state...

U.S. Open fans embrace extra day for first round

U.S. Open fans embrace extra day for first round

Overheard on Sunday on the grounds of the National Tennis Center: “A million dollars later and we’re at the U.S. Open!” That may be a bit of an overstatement. The first day of match play of this year’s Open had something for everyone. As usual, it...

NEW: Big 12 Power Rankings DISRESPECT Iowa State After WIN Over Kansas State, ISU First In Big 12

NEW: Big 12 Power Rankings DISRESPECT Iowa State After WIN Over Kansas State, ISU First In Big 12

Following a hard-fought victory over Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland, the Iowa State Cyclones have emerged as legitimate contenders for the Big 12 Championship. Author: cbs19.tv Published: 11:25 PM CDT August 24, 2025 Updated: 11:25 PM CDT August...

Iowa college trains the next generation of pilots to take flight

Iowa college trains the next generation of pilots to take flight

EMMETSBURG, Iowa (KTIV) - Over eight weeks this summer, a group of high school students traded in their textbooks for wings as they earned their FAA Private Pilot certificates. The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Flight Academy,...

She’s a ‘running nerd’, doctor of exercise, and the coach behind one of Iowa best

She’s a ‘running nerd’, doctor of exercise, and the coach behind one of Iowa best

Estate of Iowa man murdered by wife demands she return life insurance payment

Estate of Iowa man murdered by wife demands she return life insurance payment

Before officials had finished the investigation into her husband's death, Karina Cooper received over $500,000 in life insurance payments, court records state. TAMA COUNTY, Iowa — A woman who killed her husband received his life insurance payout,...

The first touchdown of the college football season was scored by a player from Utah

The first touchdown of the college football season was scored by a player from Utah

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Cougar notes: WNCC men, women drop soccer matches on Saturday

Cougar notes: WNCC men, women drop soccer matches on Saturday

WNCC volleyball team falls twice on Saturday COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team dropped two more matches on Saturday to finish the Reiver Invite in Council Bluffs, Iowa with an 0-4 record. Saturday’s...

From The Iowa Meat Truck to Lil Slayyy: Best Minor League Nicknames

From The Iowa Meat Truck to Lil Slayyy: Best Minor League Nicknames

By Ben Weinrib via MLB.com, 1h ago On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox promoted one of their top prospects, Jhostynxon Garcia, to the Majors for his big league debut. Garcia has developed into an impressive power hitter as MLB’s No. 77 prospect, but...

Iowa City Regina football returns talent-laden lineup

Iowa City Regina football returns talent-laden lineup

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY – Pick the best option to lead your football team? A dual-threat all-state quarterback, coming off a breakout season? A running back with...

PHOTO GALLERY: #9 Iowa Soccer vs Western Michigan

Just a couple of days after the Hawkeyes came up short against TCU in a top ten showdown, they returned to the UI Soccer Complex and responded with a dominant 2-0 win over MAC favorite Western Michigan on Sunday afternoon. Freshman Josie Jones...

Phillies and Twins set to face off in 2026 Field of Dreams game in Iowa

Phillies and Twins set to face off in 2026 Field of Dreams game in Iowa

DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Major League Baseball is bringing its celebrated Field of Dreams game back to Dyersville, Iowa, in 2026. The matchup will feature the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Minnesota Twins, according to The Athletic. The official...

Iowa hunters can expect to see a new deer tag option for disabled veterans this season

Iowa hunters can expect to see a new deer tag option for disabled veterans this season

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The start of deer hunting season in Iowa is just around the corner. During the season, hunters can expect to see a new deer tag option for disabled veterans. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) says the new tag...

Rains a help for State Fair Park this time, and for first-time IndyCar winner

Rains a help for State Fair Park this time, and for first-time IndyCar winner

WEST ALLIS – In perhaps the most ironic twist possible in this 15-day span at State Fair Park, a five-second sprinkle made all the difference in the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250. Two Sundays earlier, the final day of State Fair, itself, was canceled...

Photos: On Iowa! Class of 2029

Photos: On Iowa! Class of 2029

On Iowa! week ran from Sunday, Aug. 17, through Aug. 24 for the thousands of new University of Iowa Students. The University, on their website, states that the goals of the event are to allow upcoming Hawkeyes to make friends, discover Iowa...

From The Iowa Meat Truck to Lil Slayyy, here are the best nicknames in the Minors

From The Iowa Meat Truck to Lil Slayyy, here are the best nicknames in the Minors

Other notable nicknames: Lord Tubbington: Jace LaViolette (No. 8), OF, Rookie-level ACL Guardians Big Christmas: Jhonkensy Noel, OF, Triple-A Columbus El Protipo: Jose Pirela, OF, Single-A Lynchburg La Maquina: Juan Brito (No. 15), 2B, Triple-A...

'Nothing like we want it to be': Arkansas soccer 'outworked' in win over Georgia Southern

'Nothing like we want it to be': Arkansas soccer 'outworked' in win over Georgia Southern

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas soccer coach Colby Hale was disappointed with his Razorbacks’ effort in their 2-0 win over Georgia Southern at Razorback Field on Sunday. The game was originally scheduled to be an Arkansas road game in Statesboro, Ga., but...

No. 9 Iowa gets season’s first shoutout in win over Western Michigan

No. 9 Iowa gets season’s first shoutout in win over Western Michigan

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