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Clarinda, Shenandoah compete at state qualifying track

Clarinda, Shenandoah compete at state qualifying track

  • Bryan Clark

Check out a few Clarinda and Shenandoah pictures from Thursday's Class 2A State Qualifying Meet in Treynor

Iowa women add Division III scorer via transfer portal

Iowa women add Division III scorer via transfer portal

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa women’s basketball added another transfer Wednesday, landing Knox College guard Bria Medina after a standout Division III season.

Swedish freshman commits to Iowa women's basketball

Swedish freshman commits to Iowa women's basketball

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa women’s basketball adds international talent, bringing in Swedish forward Ella Stromdahl for the 2026 class alongside a growing group of newcomers.

"I'm not wired that way" Fennelly didn't consider retirement this offseason

"I'm not wired that way" Fennelly didn't consider retirement this offseason

  • ben.hutchens

Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly didn't consider retirement. He's not wired that way.

Milan Momcilovic's focus still on NBA as college return remains possible

Milan Momcilovic's focus still on NBA as college return remains possible

  • ben.hutchens

Former Iowa State guard Milan Momcilovic is still aiming to play in the NBA next season, not return to college basketball.

Where Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic project in NBA Draft

Where Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic project in NBA Draft

  • ben.hutchens

Expect there to be Iowa State representation in the 2026 NBA Draft with Milan Momcilovic, Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey.

Clarinda wins home sectional on home course, advances to districts

Clarinda wins home sectional on home course, advances to districts

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda boys golf team won a sectional championship Wednesday to advance to the district tournament 

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office says allegations tied to two departing IPERS leaders were not criminal. Former CEO Greg Samorajski resigned May 1.

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The 3.3% unemployment rate for March was down from 3.4% in February and down from 3.6% in March 2025.

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Council Bluffs Cobia Lodge shows thanks with burgers, brats for local first responders

Cobia Lodge No. 631 will be serving more lunch for city, county and area law enforcement officers, staff and more at the Masonic Temple on May 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Clarinda, Shenandoah compete at state qualifying track

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Hear from several Clarinda, Shenandoah state track qualifiers

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