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3 Takeaways from Iowa’s season-ending loss to Virginia: Hawkeyes’ youth became their undoing

3 Takeaways from Iowa’s season-ending loss to Virginia: Hawkeyes’ youth became their undoing

  • ethan.petrik

A promising season ends early for a youthful Iowa women's basketball team as late struggles from the field and the line lead to a double-overtime loss to Virginia on Monday.

Report: Iowa native Cyclone Aili Tanke planning on entering transfer portal

Report: Iowa native Cyclone Aili Tanke planning on entering transfer portal

  • ben.hutchens

Aili Tanke's minutes and role decreased this season. She didn't start any games for Iowa State and played in just 12.

Southwest Iowa Herald Winter Sports All-Area Team

Southwest Iowa Herald Winter Sports All-Area Team

  • Bryan Clark

The Winter Sports All-Area Team

How does Hannah Stuelke want Iowa fans to remember her?

How does Hannah Stuelke want Iowa fans to remember her?

  • ethan.petrik

Hannah Stuelke’s Iowa career ends with heartbreak, but not without gratitude for fans and belief in the program’s future.

Watch: Iowa, Virginia women react to Cavaliers upset win over the Hawkeyes

Watch: Iowa, Virginia women react to Cavaliers upset win over the Hawkeyes

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa women led late but couldn’t hold on, falling to Virginia 83-75 in double overtime. Hear from the players and coaches following the upset.

Photos: Iowa women's basketball falls to Virginia in NCAA Tournament shocker

Photos: Iowa women's basketball falls to Virginia in NCAA Tournament shocker

    The No. 2 seed Iowa women's basketball team hosted No. 10 seed Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday. See photos from the action. 🏀

    Virginia upsets Iowa women in round-of-32 overtime classic

    Virginia upsets Iowa women in round-of-32 overtime classic

    • ethan.petrik

    No. 10-seed Virginia upset No. 2-seed Iowa in a double overtime classic in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday afternoon. The Hawkeyes' season ended with 27 wins.

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    Here are the 2026 Iowa West Foundation Cycle 1 grants and initiatives

    Here are the 2026 Iowa West Foundation Cycle 1 grants and initiatives

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    Iowa West Foundation announces $2.7 million in grants and initiative funding

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    With 2026 Iowa primary ballots set, here are 4 races to watch

    With 2026 Iowa primary ballots set, here are 4 races to watch

    Iowa's 2026 primary election ballots are set with the close of the state's filing period, and the field of viable candidates has tightened significantly.

    Here are the 2026 Iowa West Foundation Cycle 1 grants and initiatives

    Here are the 2026 Iowa West Foundation Cycle 1 grants and initiatives

    Thirty-six entities received more than $2.7 million in funding from the Iowa West Foundation's first grants and initiative cycle of 2026.

    Ob-GynPAC endorses Democrat Christina Bohannan in Iowa’s 1st District race

    Ob-GynPAC endorses Democrat Christina Bohannan in Iowa’s 1st District race

    Ob-GynPAC, the political arm of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, has endorsed Democrat Christina Bohannan in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

    Elizabeth Warren backs Zach Wahls in Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary

    Elizabeth Warren backs Zach Wahls in Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary

    U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has endorsed Zach Wahls in the Democratic primary race in Iowa’s open-seat U.S. Senate race, boosting his progressive bid.

    Army reveals reason for Iowa ammunition plant shutdown

    Army reveals reason for Iowa ammunition plant shutdown

    The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in southeast Iowa remains temporarily shut down amid efforts to safely remove highly ⁠explosive lead azide.

    Getting the sniffles more often? Blame climate change

    Getting the sniffles more often? Blame climate change

    As winters warm in Iowa, allergenic plants are lasting longer and producing more pollen.

    Page County Farm Bureau celebrates Ag Week

    Page County Farm Bureau celebrates Ag Week

    The Page County Farm Bureau celebrates Ag Week with the theme "Roots of Freedom."

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    South Carolina, Dawn Staley beat Southern Cal to advance to Sweet 16

    South Carolina, Dawn Staley beat Southern Cal to advance to Sweet 16

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    South Carolina, Dawn Staley beat Southern Cal to advance to Sweet 16

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    Jai Lucas on what’s next for Miami basketball. Who is leaving? Who is returning?

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    JJ Wetherholt: 'It was great' to make Cardinals' opening day roster

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