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Iowa Senate sends bills on speed limits, disruptive students to governor
DES MOINES — The Iowa Senate on Wednesday spent a good portion of the afternoon discussing a swath of bills, several of which have now moved to the desk of
Iowa receives $200 million to transform rural health care
Iowa health officials are working to implement a $200 million federal program aimed at improving rural health care, with a focus on cancer care and training initiatives.
Siouxland business leaders ask for support for 185th
Business leaders from Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota travel to Washington to request federal funding for the 185th Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard.
Iowa Senate blocks confirmation of Larry Johnson as director of Health and Human Services
Iowa Senate Democrats voted against confirming Gov. Kim Reynolds' pick to lead the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, citing transparency concerns.
New Chandler casino is ready for sports betting if agreement is made at Oklahoma state Capitol
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jake Keyes said his facility is ready for sports betting if this agreement makes its way to the finish line. For now, Oklahomans go out of state do place their bets.
Students pitch business ideas at ‘Shark Bite’ competition
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center wraps up first-year entrepreneurship program modeled after Shark Tank.
Dreamwell Theatre’s small cast to bring music and glitz to The James
Dreamwell Theatre presents Matthew Lopez’s “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” featuring a transformative journey of an Elvis impersonator turned drag performer facing life’s challenges with heart and humor this weekend at The James Theatre in Iowa City.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Iowa’s secretary of state doesn’t want big election changes
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is not looking for major changes to election laws, despite an executive order from President Donald Trump that could force significant alterations to the voting process.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Iowa’s secretary of state doesn’t want big election changes
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is not looking for major changes to election laws, despite an executive order from President Donald Trump that could force significant alterations to the voting process.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Iowa’s secretary of state doesn’t want big election changes
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is not looking for major changes to election laws, despite an executive order from President Donald Trump that could force significant alterations to the voting process.
Minor League Recap: Tugboat leads Akron to combined no-hitter
Columbus Clippers 12, Iowa Cubs 8 Clippers improve to 11-10 It was a home run derby in Columbus on Sunday, led by none other than the scorching hot Cooper Ingle, who went 3-for-4 with two home runs and a walk. Ingle now has a ridiculous 1.403 OPS to begin the season. It’s one of the […]
Family-run Ottumwa florist wins senators’ small business award
OTTUMWA, Iowa —A southeast Iowa flower shop was honored as Small Business of the week by U.S Senator Joni Ernst on Friday.
Business Notes for April 19, 2026
The Gazette’s Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the
Politics: Iowa House approves bills affecting license plate readers, chatbots
The Iowa House of Representatives approved two measures last week relating to the usage of automated license plate readers and AI chatbots, bills that advocates for privacy and child safety
Former Iowa women’s basketball forward Teagan Mallegni transfers to Wisconsin
Teagan Mallegni will remain in the Big Ten after transferring from Iowa women’s basketball to Wisconsin.
Iowa State to add women’s wrestling as varsity sport beginning in 2027-28
Iowa State will become the ninth Division I school to add varsity women's wrestling. The news comes after the Cyclones eliminated women's gymnastics.
Wild 4 months of transformation continue for Iowa State athletics
It has been an absolute flurry of activity — lots of good, some trying and plenty to be determined — over four months in Ames.
Iowa Senate approves bill to tighten high school sports transfer eligibility
A bill aimed at restricting transfers among high school student-athletes is one step closer to becoming law in Iowa.
Iowa GOP at odds over Kim Reynolds' immigration bill. What happens now?
With Iowa House and Senate lawmakers failing to agree on an immigration bill, the measure will go to a rare conference committee.
Iowa State Adds Women's Wrestling As 18th Varsity Program
AMES, Iowa - Women's wrestling will debut as Iowa State University's 18 th intercollegiate athletics program during the 2027-28 academic year, Endowed Cyclon...
Clayton County residents speak out against proposed data center ordinance
ELKADER, Iowa — About 100 concerned residents braved severe weather Tuesday evening to provide feedback on the Clayton County Planning and Zoning Commission’s proposed data center ordinance.
Community, business leaders learn about economic growth during annual breakfast
There are many pieces in the healthy economy puzzle. Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi Durham spoke at the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Breakfast on Wednesday morning and shared what should be done to help foster growth in local economies. Chamber President/CEO John Hall sat on the stage with Durham at […]
TAX DAY: Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Iowa
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Iowa
Board: Two Iowa mental health professionals had sex with former clients
Two state-licensed mental health professionals are facing disciplinary actions tied to allegations of having sex with former clients.
Inside Iowa Politics: How Republican pushes for change but continue GOP leadership
Zach Lahn, a Republican from Belle Plaine running for governor, is pushing for changes as he hopes to continue Republican leadership in the state.
Inside Iowa Politics: How Republican pushes for change but continue GOP leadership
Zach Lahn, a Republican from Belle Plaine running for governor, is pushing for changes as he hopes to continue Republican leadership in the state.
Inside Iowa Politics: How Republican pushes for change but continue GOP leadership
Zach Lahn, a Republican from Belle Plaine running for governor, is pushing for changes as he hopes to continue Republican leadership in the state.
Bill to expand subacute mental health care access goes to governor's desk
A bill that aims to expand access to subacute mental health care, which is one step below hospitalization, is on its way to the governor’s desk.
'Pagan' outreach, Wiccan prayer defense could haunt Dem in battleground race
Iowa Democratic candidate and Lutheran minister Sarah Trone Garriott backed a Wiccan witch's prayer, saying Jesus engaged with pagans multiple times.
Iowa House passes bill expanding subacute mental health care
A bill aiming to remove barriers for mental health access in Iowa is heading to the governor's desk.
Alice Cooper returns to Eastern Iowa
The Godfather of Shock Rock performs April 18 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa State Fair hints at expanded entertainment lineup ahead of reveal
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair is not just another summer tradition this year. It is shaping up to feel bigger, louder, and more unpredictable as it ties into the nationwide America 2…
Iowa State Fair hints at expanded entertainment lineup ahead of reveal
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair is not just another summer tradition this year. It is shaping up to feel bigger, louder, and more unpredictable as it ties into the nationwide America 250 celebr...
Iowa basketball set to host Illinois State transfer portal guard
Iowa basketball is reportedly set to host an Illinois State transfer portal visitor next weekend.
Tips on how to handle politics in the workplace in Iowa
The bottom line: Iowa’s private employers have wide latitude to regulate political activity at work.
At a mahjong table in Iowa, a struggle over which party to trust
Women courted in key races weigh their choices — and whether the president’s policies have delivered for a working-class town hit by tariffs, war and rising costs.
Politics: Iowa gubernatorial race shifts to 'toss-up'
The nonpartisan political prediction source Cook Political Report has classified Iowa’s 2026 gubernatorial race as a “toss-up” ahead of this November’s midterms.
Iowa women's basketball lands All-SEC transfer portal guard
Iowa women's basketball picked up its first impact player out of the transfer portal, landing first-team All-SEC guard Dani Carnegie.
Iowa romance author Denise Williams loves happy endings
Her first book, “How to Fail at Flirting,” was published in 2020. Since then she’s written 10 more. All of them have been in the romance genre, including her most recent release, “The Re-Do List.”
Dragon Age: Inquisition Servers Going Offline Later This Month
The online features have outlasted many live-service games, including Bioware’s own Anthem
Spring volleyball: Nebraska tops Iowa State in Sioux Falls
Nebraska volleyball handled business in its first spring match against Iowa State on Saturday, April 11, inside the Sanford Pentagon. Before the match, the two teams agreed to play four sets, as the Huskers won all four (25-17, 25-16, 25-16, 26-24).
Mission Creek’s latest music festival is all in a day’s work
After 20 years, one of Iowa City’s most quintessential arts and music festivals is revamping with a single-day format and new elements.
Inside Iowa Politics: Rob Sand’s plan to change elections
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand wants to change Iowa's primary election system.
Inside Iowa Politics: Rob Sand’s plan to change elections
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand wants to change Iowa's primary election system.
Inside Iowa Politics: Rob Sand’s plan to change elections
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand wants to change Iowa's primary election system.
Women's basketball transfer portal tracker: Latest news as Audi Crooks, other big names look for new teams
We're keeping tabs on every major move with the transfer portal open in women's college basketball
Slotkin talks to Ohio voters amid questions about her national ambitions
Elissa Slotkin's national tour of states Trump won in 2024 has included Iowa and Ohio this week, two states pivotal to capturing the White House.
Judge rules youth organization can keep Waukee sports complex
A judge ruled in favor of the Iowa Youth Athletic Foundation, allowing the organization to retain ownership of the Kettlestone Sports Complex in Waukee after a property tax dispute.
Iowa business leaders say hiring is sluggish across the state as labor market evens out
If you are on the hunt for a job right now and aren’t finding anything, Iowa business experts say that’s not unusual.
Iowa-based Casey’s joins S&P 500, marking it as a top US business
The Ankeny-headquartered convenience store chain operates 2,900 stores in 19 states.
Iowa convenience store chain reaches national business milestone
An Iowa-based company is being added to a prestigious list this morning. Casey’s General Stores is now on the S&P 500 stock index. The Ankeny-based convenience store chain is only the second Iowa company on the list, along with Principal Financial Group in Des Moines. The S&P 500 encompasses both the New York Stock Exchange […]
Democrats fighting for Iowa Senate seat tussle over Chuck Schumer and super PACs
The primary fight between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls has emerged as a key race to watch, with Republicans ready to spend to defend the seat this fall.
Bartholomew’s heroics save Cyclones in rivalry game
IOWA CITY — While the rain appeared heavy at times on the Big Ten Network stream it was a case of “when it rains, it pours” as Iowa State (23-15, 4-8 Big 12) and Iowa (21-17, 5-10 Big Ten) combined for five home runs, punctuated by Reagan Bartholomew’s game-winning two-run homer to deep center field […]
Red Cedar Chamber Music returns with MainStage concerts, free music
Violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian will be joined by violist Oliver Bostian to present MainStage concerts Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16 in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, along with free concerts around the Corridor.
See photo as Sarah Trone Garriott, Sen. Slotkin talk health care
See photos as Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-MI, joins State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott to talk to Iowans about health care on April 7, 2026, in Des Moines.
Impatient Iowa landowners pressure Senate to hold eminent domain vote
Iowa landowners are putting pressure on Senate Republican leaders to hold a vote on legislation restricting eminent domain for carbon pipelines.
Iowa State wrestler-turned-football player who didn't know tackle from guard
Gabe Greenlee devoted his life to wrestling. When he'd had enough, he moved over to football. Now he's got a chance to see the field.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan joins Sarah Trone Garriott for health care town hall
The Michigan Democrat said she joined Iowa Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott in Des Moines because she wanted to support Midwest Democrats.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump’s supporters
Iowa Business Council Survey: Confidence rises in early 2026
The Iowa Business Council reports increased business confidence in the first quarter of 2026, driven by high sales expectations.
Featured Grandstand Entertainment Announced for Second Weekend of This Year’s Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa (KUOO) — All-Star Monster Trucks, Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull, and Figure 8 races will be the featured grandstand entertainment for the second weekend of this year’s Clay […]
Miller-Meeks Leads Rural Health Transformation Program Roundtable in Washington County
WASHINGTON, IA – U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) convened her third Rural Hospital Roundtable with Iowa HHS, and leaders from hospitals across Southeast Iowa to discuss the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, and the impact it will have in Iowa.
Iowa Business Council projects positive six-month economic outlook
Iowa businesses are projecting a positive economic outlook over the next six months, with the Iowa Business Council’s first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey showing an overall index of 65.35 points — up 2.19 points from the fourth quarter of 2025 and more than 4.5 points above the survey’s historical average of 60.47. The quarterly survey measures […]
Inside Iowa Politics: Candidate Jim Carlin doesn’t want American troops on the ground in Iran
Jim Carlin, a former state senator who is running for the U.S. Senate, said that he supports the U.S. strikes on Iran but doesn't want to see the country engaged in a long war.
Inside Iowa Politics: Candidate Jim Carlin doesn’t want American troops on the ground in Iran
Jim Carlin, a former state senator who is running for the U.S. Senate, said that he supports the U.S. strikes on Iran but doesn't want to see the country engaged in a long war.
Inside Iowa Politics: Candidate Jim Carlin doesn’t want American troops on the ground in Iran
Jim Carlin, a former state senator who is running for the U.S. Senate, said that he supports the U.S. strikes on Iran but doesn't want to see the country engaged in a long war.
Updated Iowa women's basketball scholarship allocations
After the transfer portal entrances of Teagan Mallegni and Emely Rodriguez, what does Iowa women's basketball's scholarship allocation look like?
Iowa's Miller-Meeks noncommittal on spending cuts to fund Iran war
US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks says she would "look very carefully" at proposed spending cuts to fund the U.S. war with Iran while touting tax cuts.
Fran Lebowitz speaks on adult gamers, Iowa food and AI
Here’s what the New York humorist thinks about chili with cinnamon rolls, adults who play games, and what drives her infamous instinct to complain.
Longtime pals Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither return to Iowa City for Englert Songwriter Series
Folk singer-songwriters Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither will perform together for the Englert Songwriter Series this Thursday, April 9, at the Englert Theatre.
Six things to do this weekend in Eastern Iowa
Discover theatre, music, sports and comedy events in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor
CNN will host a California gubernatorial primary debate on May 5
CNN will host a California gubernatorial primary debate next month, a potential inflection point in a crowded campaign that Democrats are concerned could provide an opening for Republicans.
Teagan Mallegni is Iowa’s fourth player to enter the transfer portal
IOWA CITY — Teagan Mallegni’s first game as an Iowa women’s basketball player was an eye-opener.
Recognizing the value of generational work
The Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat in southeastern Colorado is a swath of prairie that begins in Cheyenne and far-southeastern Lincoln counties and moves south and east into Kiowa, Prowers and Baca counties. This is cattle country where the short grass is nutrient dense, and a little bit of rain makes the prairie explode. A little […]
Bill increasing Iowa’s default speed limit to 60 mph passes House
The Iowa House of Representatives last week approved a bill to increase the state’s default speed limit from 55 to 60 mph, furthering a push from last year’s session to
Close Up: Highlighting women in history and Iowa politics
The contributions of female pioneers in Iowa's political history and their ongoing impact, and a candid conversation with CBS News Correspondent Norah O'Donnell
Jackson County legislators talk affordability at Maquoketa forum
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — Affordability, notably around health care, was the focal point at a legislative forum hosted Saturday by the Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Politics: Iowa Senate Republicans release FY2027 budget proposal
Iowa Senate Republicans last week announced their proposed budget for the coming fiscal year; it comes in at about $100 million below Gov. Kim Reynolds’ budget, which was released at
DI Sports picks | No. 3 Illinois’ Final Four matchup with No. 2 UConn
The waiting game is coming to an end for No. 3 Illinois as it prepares for its first Final Four appearance in 21 years on Saturday in a revenge game against No. 2 UConn. After two physical, hard-fought wins last week over the No. 2 Houston Cougars and the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes, the expectations...
Inside Iowa Politics: Why this Iowans thinks ‘No Kings’ last past the rallies
"No Kings Day" Iowa organizer explains why she thinks this movement is growing.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why this Iowans thinks ‘No Kings’ last past the rallies
"No Kings Day" Iowa organizer explains why she thinks this movement is growing.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why this Iowans thinks ‘No Kings’ last past the rallies
"No Kings Day" Iowa organizer explains why she thinks this movement is growing.
2026 Best & Brightest Business Major: Stephanie Ramos, University of Iowa (Tippie)
Stephanie Ramos, a 2026 graduate of the University of Iowa, has been named a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Business Major of 2026
Iowa City business owner purchases former SpareMe bowling property
A new business plans to take over the former SpareMe Bowl & Arcade space at the Chauncy building in Iowa City.
Texas basketball coach laments transfer portal after Iowa State mass exodus
Texas coach Vic Schaefer got emotional discussing Iowa State's Bill Fennelly and his large number of players lost to the transfer portal.
U.S. 63 and Business U.S. 30 Roundabout Construction in Toledo Begins April 6
U.S. 63 and Business U.S. 30 Roundabout Construction in Toledo Begins April 6
Audi Crooks landing spots: Iowa State star enters transfer portal, so where could she end up?
Audi Crooks, an All-American at Iowa State, will play elsewhere next season. Here are four possible landing spots.
Iowa State star Audi Crooks reportedly entering transfer portal
Audi Crooks averaged 25.8 points this season.
Iowa Senate drops insurer, managed care limits from subacute mental health bill
Democrats argued the Senate's changes to the subacute mental health care bill would provide less assistance to Iowans than the House proposal.
Iowa hopes to get up to $1 billion to improve rural health infrastructure. Some say it will do little to offset looming Medicaid cuts
State officials hope to bring in up to $1 billion in federal funds over the next five years to improve rural health infrastructure, but some say it will do little to help rural hospitals weather looming Medicaid spending reductions.
COLUMN: Nebraska men’s basketball’s season isn’t defined by Sweet 16 loss
The Nebraska men's basketball team ended their season with a loss to Iowa at the NCAA Tournament. However, this doesn't define their season.
Sheldon Middle School Students Do Well At State Science Fair
Sheldon, Iowa — Sheldon Middle School students wrapped up another successful year at the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI) last week. The fair was held at Hilton […]
Six things to do this week in Eastern Iowa
Discover comedy, theatre and family friendly events in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor — and beyond.
Scientists Stunned: Colossal Eggs Discovered 3,500 Meters Beneath an Active Volcano
Beneath an active seafloor volcano off Vancouver Island, researchers have documented a congregation of giant eggs at roughly 3,500 meters, a discovery that reframes how life can flourish under extreme conditions. The eggs belong to the Pacific white skate, an elusive deep‑sea species adapted to cold, crushing pressure and perpetual darkness. What seemed an unlikely nursery is actually a geothermally warmed refuge, where subtle heat helps embryos survive a marathon incubation. The finding links volcanic energy to a quiet engine of biodiversity, turning a hostile landscape into an incubator. A living volcano, a hidden nursery The seamount long assumed dormant now exhales mineral‑rich, shimmering plumes, proof of hydrothermal life at depth. Expedition cameras swept across black basalt and pale bacterial mats, revealing vents that pulse with warmth. That warmth, though modest by human standards, alters the physics of development for cold‑adapted embryos. In a realm where metabolism creeps, even a few degrees can mean faster growth and higher survival. The volcano is not only active; it is ecologically formative, drafting a blueprint for a thriving oasis. Giant eggs and a skate built for the abyss The Pacific white skate, Bathyraja spinosissima, is built for the abyss: broad wings, armored spines, and a life history that trades speed for endurance. Females lay outsized, rectangular “mermaid’s purses,” often 46–50 centimeters long, packed with rich yolk to fuel years of growth. In the frigid deep, embryos can require around four years to hatch, a timeline that magnifies every energetic advantage. The scale is striking—large eggs, large adults, and a textbook case of deep‑sea gigantism. The volcano’s gentle heat may literally shave months or years from the wait. Why heat matters at the bottom of the sea Hydrothermal circulation delivers low‑level warmth without the turbulence that would scatter fragile egg‑cases. Slightly elevated temperatures accelerate enzyme kinetics, nudging development along while keeping embryos within a safe range. Mineral‑laden fluids likely shape local microbiomes, which, in turn, can influence biofilms on egg surfaces. The environment acts like a slow, steady incubator, countering the deep sea’s tyrannies of cold and scarcity. For a species with long maturation and few offspring, every incremental boost compounds across generations. An ecosystem sculpted by fire and water Seafloor volcanoes create steep environmental gradients, stitching together hot vents, cool eddies, and mineral gardens into mosaic habitats. Microbes harvest chemical energy, seeding food webs that support crustaceans, fishes, and skates. Cameras documented egg‑cases nestled among rocky ledges, near communities nourished by vent‑driven chemistry. These islands of productivity behave like deep‑sea oases, sustaining life far beyond the vent orifice’s flickering light. The nursery’s success underscores how geological forces engineer biological opportunity. “Finding a cradle of life tucked beneath a breathing volcano reminds us that the planet’s harshest places can be profoundly generous.” What the discovery could change The nursery reframes conservation priorities in regions where volcanism quietly underwrites reproduction. Protecting hydrothermal corridors could safeguard entire lifecycles, not just charismatic adults spotted during occasional surveys. It also sharpens questions about how climate‑driven shifts in ocean circulation might influence vent activity, temperature fields, and embryo survival. With methodical mapping, time‑series cameras, and environmental DNA, scientists can track whether nurseries remain stable or drift with geologic rhythms. Key implications include: Enhanced understanding of deep‑sea reproduction at hydrothermal sites. New conservation targets centered on geothermal nurseries. Comparative studies with other volcanic regions, from the Galápagos to rift zones. Biotechnological insights from organisms adapted to long, cold development. Better models of how seafloor heat shapes regional biodiversity. Methods behind the revelation Remotely operated vehicles threaded through chimney fields, gathering video, temperatures, and mineral signatures. High‑definition imagery captured the distinctive, horned egg cases, their edges dusted with fine volcanic silt. Geochemical profiles mapped how heat and chemicals disperse, outlining the “thermal lanes” where eggs most cluster. Combined, these datasets reveal a nursery organized by geothermal topography, with egg‑cases concentrated in pockets of gentle, sustained warmth. A fragile boon in a changing ocean Deep‑sea environments feel remote, yet they intersect with global pressures: mining proposals, cable routes, and shifting oxygen levels. The nursery’s resilience hinges on stable heat flow, intact substrates, and minimal disturbance from noise or sediment. Safeguarding such places is not just about protecting novelty; it preserves a slow, ancient strategy that lets large, long‑lived animals endure in the coldest reaches of the Pacific. Where geology and biology meet, the planet’s deep time still writes living stories. This volcano‑warmed nursery adds a vital chapter to that story, revealing how subtle thermal gifts can tip the scales toward life in the abyss. With each dive, researchers trace the contours of an unseen world, where fire feeds water, and water—against all odds—feeds the future.
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Titans scheduled private workout with top Big 10 kicker
The Tennessee Titans are turning over every stone to add talent, and reportedly scheduled a private workout with Iowa kicker Drew Stevens.
Politics: Iowa governor signs tax hike on HMOs into law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed into law House File 2739, which will increase taxes on health maintenance organizations — both those under the state’s Managed Care Organizations and
Ben McCollum's winning legacy continues with Iowa's March Madness run
Though the stage keeps getting bigger, coach Ben McCollum continues to prove he’s a winner. McCollum and Iowa’s underdog March Madness run ended with a loss to Illinois on Saturday, but his success in his first season with the Hawkeyes proved he can win at any level. McCollum won four Division II national titles at Northwest Missouri State before spending one season at Drake.