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Report: Iowa State fan-favorite Cade Kelderman enters transfer portal

Report: Iowa State fan-favorite Cade Kelderman enters transfer portal

  • ben.hutchens

Iowa State fan-favorite Cade Kelderman is the first Cyclone in the transfer portal. 

3 Burning Questions for Iowa men’s basketball: Can Hawkeyes maintain Elite 8 momentum?

3 Burning Questions for Iowa men’s basketball: Can Hawkeyes maintain Elite 8 momentum?

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa made a surprising Elite 8 run. Now come the tough offseason questions: Can the Hawkeyes sustain success, replace Bennett Stirtz and add size?

‘Stay Low, Shoot High’: How Taylor McCabe trusted the process, transformed herself into the player Iowa needed

‘Stay Low, Shoot High’: How Taylor McCabe trusted the process, transformed herself into the player Iowa needed

  • ethan.petrik

From limited minutes to key contributor, Taylor McCabe transformed herself from just a shooter into a complete player Iowa relied on — all by trusting the process.

Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 13 for pavement replacement

Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 13 for pavement replacement

  • Scott Stewart

The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning motorists to be aware of an upcoming road closure east of Sidney.

Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways

Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa’s 55 mph speed limit for two-way highways would be increased to 60 mph under legislation passed by Iowa House lawmakers Wednesday. 

Shenandoah trio looks to build on event wins to start outdoor season

Shenandoah trio looks to build on event wins to start outdoor season

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah girls track and field opened the outdoor season Tuesday with three event wins

Linebacker Carson Willich talks decision to stay at Iowa State, why he's glad he stayed

Linebacker Carson Willich talks decision to stay at Iowa State, why he's glad he stayed

  • ben.hutchens

Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbit's youth is resonating with Iowa State linebacker Carson Willich.

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A dream season, one of the best in Illinois basketball history, was cut a game short after Connecticut’s 71-62 victory in an NCAA Final Four semifinal Saturday in Indianapolis.

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