Lead dissipates for Iowa in loss to No. 5 Oregon

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa clinching a share of the Big Ten regular season title slipped away on Friday night for at least another day. The Hawkeyes’ four-run lead against the Ducks wasn’t enough. Oregon rallied to win 9-6. Four runs in the seventh …

Iowa State signee Jada Williams drops 3-word reaction for Texas track & field star Kendrick Smallwood Jr.

Jada Williams isn't just invested in basketball. The Iowa State signee showed support for Texas star Kendrick Smallwood Jr. on Instagram on Friday, sharing a short clip of him in action during a track and field event in Lexington, Kentucky. Williams …

Play-by-play recap: Oregon 9 Iowa 6

Saturday will be a one-game playoff between the Hawkeyes and Ducks for at least a share of the Big Ten title. Iowa led 6-2, at one point, but a four-run top of the seventh from Oregon was the turning point in a 9-6 win for the Ducks. With the loss, the …

Iowa Hoops Recruiting updates from AAU event

For the first time in the Ben McCollum era, the Iowa basketball coaching staff was on the road at AAU events. The past few weeks they have been studying film on-line from AAU contests. Now the Hawkeye coaches are getting a look at the potential targets in- …

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First woman to serve as Iowa State University president announces retirement for 2026

AMES, Iowa — The first woman and second ISU alum to serve as president of Iowa State University says she plans to retire early next year. Wendy Wintersteen, Iowa State's 16th president, took over the institution in 2017, but has worked there for more …

Iowa politicians hint at running for office in 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa — A few Iowa politicians are hinting at a run for office. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird posted a video on X with the caption "Someday...". It shows President Trump praising Bird, calling her an early supporter of him. The …

Winnebago Industries announce nearly 200 layoffs at 4 Iowa plants

This is the third round of layoffs at the RV manufacturer in less than a year, 36 and 33 employees were laid off in July and October 2024 respectively. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Winnebago Industries is shutting down multiple different plants in northern Iowa …

FDPL presenting Iowa’s Prohibition legacy program on Monday

Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is presenting a program at 6 p.m. Monday on Iowa’s Prohibition and Bootlegging Legacy. Join Iowa historical fiction writer, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she takes you through the early 20th century in her program. You’ …

Raising funds for Special Olympics Iowa

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla Fort Dodge Police Sgt. Matt Webb stands outside of Dunkin’ Donuts to raise money for Special Olympics Iowa on Friday. -Messenger photo by Britt Kudla Fort Dodge Police Chief Dennis Quinn hands a coupon for a free doughnut to …