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Full RAGBRAI 2026 route revealed, showcasing small-town Iowa

Full RAGBRAI 2026 route revealed, showcasing small-town Iowa

  • Des Moines Register

As the United States marks its 250th year, RAGBRAI will celebrate with a ride that showcases the small towns at the heart of the American heartland.

Shenandoah Tennis thinking big this season, opens Hawk 10 play with rivalry win

Shenandoah Tennis thinking big this season, opens Hawk 10 play with rivalry win

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah boys tennis team is embracing its high expectations this season and easily beat rival Clarinda Tuesday

Shenandoah's Brunk signs with Sterling Baseball

Shenandoah's Brunk signs with Sterling Baseball

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah senior Teagan Brunk signed Thursday with Sterling Baseball

Shenandoah boys tennis cruises in Hawkeye 10 opener

Shenandoah boys tennis cruises in Hawkeye 10 opener

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah boys tennis opened their "home" season with a 9-0 win Tuesday, April 7 over Clarinda.

Through the lens from Clarinda boys tennis' dual against Shenandoah

Through the lens from Clarinda boys tennis' dual against Shenandoah

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda boys tennis team fell to 1-1 on the dual season Tuesday with a 9-0 loss to Shenandoah.

Remembering Our Fallen exhibit coming to Shenandoah

Remembering Our Fallen exhibit coming to Shenandoah

  • Bryan Clark

The Remembering Our Fallen traveling exhibit is coming in June to Shenandoah

Shenandoah's Babe signs with SWCC Baseball

Shenandoah's Babe signs with SWCC Baseball

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah senior Tyler Babe signed Thursday with SWCC Baseball

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Parental approval for teen tanning bed use in Iowa advancing

Parental consent would be required for minors to use tanning beds in Iowa under legislation that may soon get final blessing from state lawmakers.

‘Don’t say gay’ law in Iowa can be enforced, judges decide, as case continues in court

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A state law that restricts certain materials in school libraries and LGBTQ topics that educators can discuss with students in K-12 schools can be enforced, a federal appeals court ruled.

US Attorney David Waterman  says Iowa prosecutor's post 'not political'

US Attorney David Waterman says Iowa prosecutor's post 'not political'

The vast majority of criminal cases filed in Iowa each year originate with state and county law enforcement.

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Republicans invited to Center for Intellectual Freedom event. Democrats weren’t

Before an event debuting the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa -organizers sent email invites to about 100 lawmakers, all of whom were Republican.

Take a look behind the volunteer safety net helping Iowa’s birds

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Lavender Legal founder advocates for LGBTQ+ Iowans amid changing landscape

Lavender Legal founder advocates for LGBTQ+ Iowans amid changing landscape

In 6 years, Kendra Weston has grown a niche legal nonprofit into a lifeline for LGBTQ+ Iowans. Here’s how it helps them stay in Iowa longer.

University of Iowa professor who is a native of Nigeria sues for citizenship ceremony

University of Iowa professor who is a native of Nigeria sues for citizenship ceremony

After following all rules of a complicated immigration system over two decades, Sunday and Regina Goshit in December were told their Jan. 16 naturalization ceremony had been canceled.

USDA pulls millions from Iowa land programs, including Amana-based nonprofit

USDA pulls millions from Iowa land programs, including Amana-based nonprofit

Two Iowa groups were among dozens affected by the recent termination of nearly $300 million in federal grant funding. Federal government cites “fiscal discipline.”

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Shenandoah's Brunk signs with Sterling Baseball

Shenandoah's Brunk signs with Sterling Baseball

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Shenandoah senior Teagan Brunk signed Thursday with Sterling Baseball

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Preserving rural Jewish life is the focus of a Maine center this Passover

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Did US really secure 'overwhelming military victory' in Iran?

Did US really secure 'overwhelming military victory' in Iran?

Iran ceasefire holds as Hegseth calls war ‘a historic and overwhelming victory’

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UK: Pro-Iranian Protesters Rally Outside Downing Street Against US Military Action in Iran

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Clarinda girls, Shenandoah boys win golf openers

Clarinda girls, Shenandoah boys win golf openers

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Adam Minter: The FCC may rescue frustrated NFL fans

Adam Minter: The FCC may rescue frustrated NFL fans

Many sports fans are becoming familiar with an annoying scenario: settling onto the sofa for a game that once came for free, only to find it missing from the streaming service they now pay for. Instead, it’s on a different platform. And next week’s game? That one is on a service they canceled after signing up to watch a single matchup last year. The frustration is no longer just a fan ...

A few points from Tuesday's Shenandoah/Clarinda boys tennis dual

A few points from Tuesday's Shenandoah/Clarinda boys tennis dual

Highlights from Shenandoah boys tennis' win Tuesday over Clarinda

Lindsey Vonn considering return to skiing: 'I never got a final run'

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'For All Mankind' continues to expand on an alternate history | Streamed & Screened

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AppleTV+ continues to offer an alternative to the 1960s space race, had the Soviets landed on the moon first through "For All Mankind," now in its fifth season.

Preserving rural Jewish life is the focus of a Maine center this Passover

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Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

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