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Iowa rallies to end Nebraska's first NCAA tournament run, reach first Elite Eight since 1987
Nebraska's first ever run through the NCAA tournament is over.
Inside Iowa Politics: Three tax increases Iowa Republicans are considering
Iowa Republicans are considering a series of tax increase, while they also look at property tax reform.
Inside Iowa Politics: Three tax increases Iowa Republicans are considering
Iowa Republicans are considering a series of tax increase, while they also look at property tax reform.
NCAA tournament Sweet 16 live updates, scores: No. 11 Texas vs. No. 2 Purdue, No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Iowa and more
Kim Reynolds signs law hiking tax on private insurers to fund Medicaid
The Iowa law raises taxes on private health insurance providers, known as HMOs, to bring in funds to shore up a deficit in Iowa's Medicaid budget.
CBS Sports offers split decision on Iowa vs. Nebraska Sweet 16
With tipoff coming later today, CBS Sports offered a split decision on who win between Iowa and Nebraska in the Sweet 16.
Summer of the Arts announces 2026 Iowa Arts Festival Main Stage lineup
Summer of the Arts has announced the return of the Iowa Arts Festival from June 5–7 in downtown Iowa City. This year’s main stage lineup brings a dynamic weekend of live music, featuring an exciting mix of local favorites and nationally recognized performers.
Rock Island Entertainment Venue Nominated In USA Today 10 Best Poll
WOC Newstalk 1420 is the Quad Cities place to talk! WOC is also the Quad Cities home for Iowa sports with a full slate of Iowa football and basketball games.
KCCI Investigates: What one science teacher taught students about water quality
First- through fifth-grade students at Bergman Academy in Des Moines took on one of Iowa's biggest environmental issues at the school's first science fair: water quality.
Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance
In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. Love, YLE Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) is founded and operated by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, MPH PhD—an epidemiologist, wife, and mom of two little girls. Hannah Totte, MPH, is an epidemiologist and YLE Community Manager. YLE reaches more than 425,000 people in over 132 countries with one goal: “Translate” the ever-evolving public health science so that people will be well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe
USA TODAY Sports Network picks for Iowa State vs Tennessee in Sweet 16
USA TODAY Sports Network picks for Iowa State vs Tennessee in Sweet 16.
Iowa State vs Tennessee prediction, analysis, Sweet 16 expert picks for men's March Madness
Our March Madness experts analyze the Sweet 16 matchup between No. 2 Iowa State vs No. 6 Tennessee in the 2026 NCAA Tournament on March 27.
Iowa House passes restrictions on foreign involvement in health care, ballot issues
The Iowa House passed two measures Monday restricting foreign entities from health care ownership and ballot issue campaigns.
Six Panthers selected to College Sports Communicators Basketball Academic All-District Teams
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- Six members of the UNI men's and women's basketball teams were recognized by College Sports Communicators (CSC) with Academic All-Distr...
Iowa lawmakers OK conscience bill letting health workers deny services
Health care providers and institutions may decline services that violate their conscience under a bill headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk.
Women's NCAA Tournament Round 2 winners, losers: Virginia make history, Iowa fizzles
USA TODAY has followed every upset, buzzer-beater and game from the 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament and rounded up our winners and losers from round two:
A Veteran Group Jumps In for a Democrat in Iowa Senate Race.
VoteVets is the first super PAC to intervene in the race for Josh Turek, a state legislator who was born with spina bifida after his father was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam.
From The Sports Desk: Cinderella’s rough weekend
Iowa knocked off the defending champions, Florida, in a rare upset over the weekend in the NCAA tournament.
NCAA Tournament: Iowa's stunning upset of No. 1 Florida caps off thrilling weekend of March Madness
Only three of the four top seeds in the men’s bracket will be playing in the Sweet 16.
Alvaro Folgueiras hits game-winner to lift Iowa past No. 1 Florida, into first Sweet 16 since 1999
Florida's hopes at back-to-back national titles are gone.
Florida basketball stunned by Iowa in March Madness Round 2 upset
Florida basketball was stunned by Iowa, ending its hopes to repeat as national champions in the Men's NCAA Tourrnament.
Florida vs Iowa live updates: Prediction, how to watch March Madness Round 2 game
Defending national champion Florida didn't need a warm-up to get going in their NCAA title defense. Will Iowa provide any resistance in March Madness?
Kentucky vs. Iowa State odds, time, March Madness predictions: 2026 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model
SportsLine's model has revealed its Kentucky vs. Iowa State picks for the NCAA Tournament 2026 second-round game on Sunday
Politics: Iowa Senate majority leader outlines plans for coming weeks
Second funnel week concluded in the Iowa Legislature, meaning that lawmakers’ focus can return to funding, appropriations and other types of specific bills that don’t respond to the Legislature’s self-imposed
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 9-7 win over Houston
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 9-7 win over Houston
Farmers and rural community members can access free mental health resources
KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA Fox 28 provide local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Cedar Rapids and nearby towns and communities in the Corridor and throughout eastern Iowa, including Iowa City, Waterloo, Dubuque, North Liberty, Coralville, Marion, Morengo, Williamsburg, Washington, Tiffin, Tipton, Solon, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Central City, Urbana, Independence, Manchester, Dyersville, Oelwein, Cedar Falls, Waverly, Evansdale, Guttenberg, West Union, New Hampton, Decorah, Waukon, Maquoketa, Sigourney, Fairfield, Grundy Center, La Porte City, Dysart, Fayette, Elkader, Strawberry Point and Belle Plaine.
March Madness games today: Ranking the 16-game Women's NCAA Tournament schedule for Saturday
Syracuse vs. Iowa State and Princeton vs. Oklahoma State leads the best Women's NCAA Tournament games to watch on Saturday.
NCAA tournament takeaways, Day 2: Kentucky survives on buzzer-beater, Miami (Ohio) exits and Iowa State loses Joshua Jefferson
3 Democratic pastors in Iowa are running for Congress, a snapshot of a national trend
More Democrats are openly running on faith, as progressive clergy and other religious candidates push back on the idea that Christianity belongs to the right
Will Iowa lawmakers reach a property tax deal before session adjourns?
Iowa lawmakers and Gov. Kim Reynolds are still working to \
Iowa GOP at odds with business groups over health care tax increase
Business groups and taxpayer advocates are criticizing Iowa Republicans for a proposed increase on some health insurance providers.
FNC acquires McPherson-based farm management business
Farmers National Company has acquired a Kansas-based farm management division to help provide sustainability for ag operations. FNC says the purchase from Peoples Bank and Trust in McPherson, Kansas, will give producers access to specialized management, local knowledge, and resources to help maintain profitability for producers. Grant Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President of Farm and […]
Georgia WBB on 'a business trip' in Iowa City for March Madness
For Georgia women's basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, Saturday is just another business trip. Here's why.
Iowa Senate subcommittee strikes down bill targeting DEI at private colleges
DES MOINES — An Iowa Senate subcommittee on Monday struck down a bill that would restrict private and community colleges’ offices and programs that deal with initiatives regarding diversity, equity
What happened in Iowa politics the week of March 9-13
Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric review the latest in Iowa politics.
Final Bracketology: CBS Sports projection sees Iowa State reclaim No. 2 seed, SMU stays in the field of 68
Here is the final CBS Sports Bracketology projection ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament selection show
Tennessee State to Play Iowa State in NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
The Tennessee State men's basketball team will be a No. 15 seed and play No. 2 seed Iowa State in the First Round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Politics: Iowa nonpartisan group predicts bigger budget shortfall than expected
Iowa will likely operate on a near-$1.3 billion budget deficit over the next fiscal year, according to the latest report from state officials.
Democrat Julie Stauch exits race for Iowa governor after petition issues
Julie Stauch announced her withdrawal from the Iowa governor race after her petitions failed to meet the required signature count.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Potential measles exposure linked to eastern Iowa hotel
The Illinois Department of Public Health notified Iowa HHS about an Illinois resident that tested positive for measles and traveled to Iowa while infectious.
Let parents, not politics decide whether Iowa's children get vaccinated
"... I'm worried that some Washington officials are deliberately confusing the public debate" over childhood vaccinations.
Centennial Students Earn 3rd Place at Iowa Regional Science Bowl
Michael Stevens, Ian Anderson, Anna Bruns, Jared Bond, Alice Baghdasaryan and teacher Madison Greif. (Not pictured: Team Manager Vivian Zhang.) Congratulations to our outstanding team for earning 3rd place at the 2026 Iowa Regional High School Science Bowl, held on the campus of Iowa State University on March 7! We’re proud of these students for representing our school with excellence in this challenging academic competition that tests knowledge in science, mathematics, and teamwork.
Inside Iowa Politics: the two ‘front runners’ to become next governor
Iowa's two expected front runners to become the next governor, Rob Sand and Randy Feenstra, filed their signature petitions this week.
Big 12 basketball tournament live updates, scores, results, how to watch: Arizona, Iowa State cruise to semis
Iowa State tramples Texas Tech to reach Big 12 semifinals
Tamin Lipsey scored 20 points to help fifth-seeded Iowa State roll to a 75-53 victory over fourth-seeded Texas Tech on Thursday afternoon in Kansas City and advance to the Big 12 tournament semifinals.
Iowa small businesses feel tariff squeeze
Shop owners say thin margins make tariff swings hard to absorb.
Ernst Works to Grow the Small Business Pet Economy | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst...
UI Health Care performs its first robotic living donor nephrectomy
University of Iowa Health announced in early February 2026 that it had successfully completed its first robotic living donor nephrectomy
Report: Scott County Jail staff ignored inmate’s mental health crisis
Scott County Jail workers allowed a woman in mental distress to repeatedly bang her head against cell walls without intervening, a report alleges.
Social media reacts to Nebraska's overtime victory over Iowa
Nebraska fans were elated after an overtime victory over rival Iowa. We've compiled the best social media reactions.
Live Nation settles lawsuit, will pay damages to states including Iowa
The monopoly lawsuit trial against Live Nation has ended in a settlement that includes paying more than $200 million to plaintiffs including Iowa.
What happened in Iowa politics the week of March 2-6
Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric review the latest in Iowa politics.
Neel: Politics has become a product
Once, politics was about ideas, debate and action. Today, it increasingly feels like a marketplace. Candidates, causes and even movements are packaged, marketed and sold like consumer goods. Everything from slogans to social media posts is designed less to solve problems than to capture attention, gain followers and generate revenue. The thingification of politics, the...
UCLA mauled Iowa and proved the Bruins can win a national title
The UCLA women's basketball team rolled to a 51-point win over Iowa in the Big Ten tournament title game, showing it deserves the No. 1 overall seed.
Three takeaways from Nebraska men’s basketball overtime win against Iowa
No. 9 Nebraska men’s basketball (26-5, 15-5) took down Iowa (20-11, 10-10) at home on Senior Day, 84-75, on Sunday, March 8, in the Huskers’ final home game of the season.
Daughter of UFC legend Frank Mir wins NCAA wrestling championship
Wrestling for Division III North Central, Bella Mir defeated Iowa's Reese Larramendy to claim the 145-pound title at the NCAA wrestling championship.
Politics: Iowa’s federal lawmakers back Iran war
As the Iran war enters its second week, members of Iowa’s federal delegation continue to back President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury, even as they mourned two Iowans killed in
No. 9 Nebraska looks to avenge loss vs. Iowa
A pair of Big Ten men's basketball teams seek to end recent on-court disappointment when Iowa travels to Nebraska for a conference regular-season finale Sunday.
Summer of the Arts reveals 2026 free program lineup
Enjoy free entertainment all summer with the 2026 Friday Night Concert Series and Drive-in Movies at the Hangar. The programs foster a sense of community through music and film in Iowa City.
Last Night in College Basketball: Big Ten Conference Tournament Chaos
Oregon and Illinois upset ranked Big Ten tournament opponents, Kansas State shocked Texas Tech, Michigan held off Iowa, Smith went off and more from Thursday's college basketball action.
Employer Partnerships with Home Base Iowa
Home Base Iowa (HBI) is partnering with a growing list of employers who are HBI Certified Businesses, signaling their commitment to Veteran employment.
AfterDark entertainment: MatPat and Mission IMPROVable
The second ISU AfterDark of the semester will be held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, featuring comedy duo Mission IMPROVable and Matthew “MatPat” Patrick. ISU AfterDark is an event that is held at night, three times a semester, on Fridays in the Memorial Union (MU). “AfterDark is a free event for ISU students...
Sanford Sports helps guide future college football player
In this episode, Hudson Parliament and coach Kurtiss Riggs talk about how his training, recruitment path led to Iowa.
Politics experts discuss U.S.-Israel war on Iran
An Iowa soldier killed. A war in its fifth day. This episode, analysis of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran — and Congressional moves to check the president. Political scientists Jim McCormick and Kelly Shaw join the program to discuss these developments.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Sen. Ernst supports U.S. strikes on Iran
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst explains why forces had to strike Iran.
Community colleges tout success of state-sponsored business partnerships
Representatives from Iowa's community colleges gathered at the Iowa capitol Tuesday to showcase successes to lawmakers.
Iowa political leaders mourn 'bravery and sacrifice' of Declan Coady
Declan Coady, 20, a sophomore at Drake University and Army reservist from West Des Moines, was killed in action in Kuwait in Iranian strikes.
Iowa State discontinues troubled women's gymnastics program
Iowa State is ending its women's gymnastics program. The school's AD called the move "the right decision for our athletics program and our student athletes," citing a pattern of issues within the program.
House unanimously passes bill to improve access to subacute mental health care
The bill, aimed at making nonemergency in-patient mental health care treatment programs more accessible, passed the House unanimously.
Reds manager Terry Francona attends Iowa State-Arizona basketball game
Reds manager Terry Francona was in attendance at McKale Center in Tucson for the No. 2 Arizona Wildcats' game against No. 6 Iowa State.
87th North Iowa Band Festival announces its entertainment lineup
Festival is set to bring vibrant performances to downtown Mason City, showcasing talent from across Iowa and Minnesota.
Manternach receives Early Extension Award
Jacob Manternach, industry extension specialist in animal science, is the recipient of the staff 2026 Early Achievement in Extension and Outreach Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. For the past two-and-a-half years, he has played a pivotal role in the success of the meat science extension program.
Tribute rock and DJ nights lead two weeks of casino entertainment
Live entertainment including tribute rock, DJs and themed events is scheduled across Northern California tribal casinos March 2–15.
Hospitals are making cuts after ‘big beautiful bill,’ fueling Democrats’ midterm attacks
In northeast Georgia, a hospital closed its maternity ward. In rural New Hampshire, a community health center shuttered. And in Iowa, a Des Moines hospital system laid off dozens of employees and closed a clinic.
Hospitals are making cuts after ‘big beautiful bill,’ fueling Democrats’ midterm attacks
In northeast Georgia, a hospital closed its maternity ward. In rural New Hampshire, a community health center shuttered. And in Iowa, a Des Moines hospital system laid off dozens of employees and closed a clinic.
Hornseth puts up 16, Northern Iowa downs Drake 75-53
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Will Hornseth's 16 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Drake 75-53 on Sunday.
Politics: Amana layoffs highlight flaws within Iowa’s fiscal policy
After union officials announced last week that Whirlpool Corp. will be laying off over 300 employees at its Amana, Iowa, manufacturing facility beginning March 9, Iowa’s state and federal lawmakers
Launching a business in Central Iowa: What it takes, who can help
DES MOINES, Iowa — Starting a business can be overwhelming — especially for first-time founders. WHO 13’s Lisa Carponelli sits down with Zach Veigulis, co-founder of West Des Moines tech startup Claim...
Berkshire CEO, Iowa resident vows to be careful steward after Buffett
Des Moines resident and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel tells investors he’ll keep Warren Buffett’s deliberate approach as he leads the firm forward.
Inside Iowa Politics: What’s the reason behind new way to handle budget standoff
Iowa Republican legislators are discussing a change when a budget standoff stretches into a new budget year.
Inside Iowa Politics: What’s the reason behind new way to handle budget standoff
Iowa Republican legislators are discussing a change when a budget standoff stretches into a new budget year.
Central Iowa families demand answers after sudden closure of Grimes sports facility
Families are left in shock after the sudden closure of Ignit Sports Facility in Grimes, raising concerns over lost payments and the future of their children's sports activities.
Bracketology: UConn still has challengers for fourth No. 1 seed, can Purdue or Iowa State make a charge?
Here is how the NCAA Tournament picture is shaping up entering Wednesday night's action
Promises made, payments collected: Dozens of Iowa families want answers from Ignit Sports
DES MOINES, Iowa — A youth sports dream has seemingly unraveled for dozens of Central Iowa families after a Grimes-based sports facility abruptly shut its doors, allegedly leaving athletes wi…
6 things to do in Iowa City this weekend to bring February to a close
February might be the shortest month of the year, but Iowa City has a busy weekend planned with these six events.
Big Ten seeds, NCAA dreams at stake for Hawkeyes, Buckeyes
A crucial Big Ten tournament seed will be at stake when Ohio State and Iowa meet Wednesday night in Iowa City.
🏥 Protecting Iowa’s Health Care
In rural Iowa, the nearest hospital isn’t just a building — it’s a lifeline. And in many towns, it’s the only one for miles. When that hospital struggles to hire nurses, absorb rising costs, and maintain key services, families feel it immediately — long before any announcement is made. Last week, I met with patients […]
What happened in Iowa politics the week of Feb. 16-20
Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric review the latest in Iowa politics.
Politics: Iowa House approves 2% increase in per-pupil public school funding
The Iowa House of Representatives concluded its first “funnel week” by debating funding for public schools Thursday afternoon.
Softball finishes weekend 3-1 at ASB Sports Complex Classic
SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – Valley City State University softball split their final day at the ASB Sports Complex Classic on Saturday, Feb. 21. VCSU started the day with an 11-3 run-rule win after five innings over Doane University. Later during the noon game, the Vikings saw their first loss of the weekend, falling 8-1 to #17 Northwestern College Iowa.
Women’s Basketball: Iowa rolls past Purdue, 83-74
Ava Heiden and Taylor Stremlow went supernova to help a shorthanded Iowa squad grab another road win
Iowa company faces lawsuit over massive health-data cyberattack
A Des Moines company is facing a potential class action lawsuit over an alleged cyberattack that may have exposed the health data of 1.6 million people to unauthorized disclosure.
Iowa company faces lawsuit over massive health-data cyberattack
A Des Moines company is facing a potential class action lawsuit over an alleged cyberattack that may have exposed the health data of 1.6 million people to unauthorized disclosure.
Inside Iowa Politics: Feenstra faces critics at MAGA Nation Iowa event
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, faced some party activists who have criticized him for not appearing with other candidates for governor at various events.
Inside Iowa Politics: Feenstra faces critics at MAGA Nation Iowa event
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, faced some party activists who have criticized him for not appearing with other candidates for governor at various events.
Everything to know about the first NCAA Women’s Wrestling Tournament
For the first time ever this year, the NCAA will host a national championship for women’s wrestling. The finals are March 6-7 in Coralville, Iowa.
Strategy session: Trump's team huddles on midterm messaging with spotlight on economy
Trump's political team holds closed-door strategy session focusing on economy as top midterm issue. White House aims to spotlight affordability efforts.
Xtreme One Entertainment Announces XFC’s Return to Iowa for Live MMA Event on April 25 with XFC 54: Ascension
Xtreme Fighting Championships Brings Professional MMA Back to the Hawkeye StateGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc. (OTCID: XONI), a leading media, entertainment, and live sports company, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC), will return to Iowa with a live professional mixed martial arts event on Saturday, April 25, with XFC 54: Ascension, continuing the organization’s national expansion strategy f