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Second year head coach Todd Stepsis confident in Northern Iowa’s offensive talent

Second year head coach Todd Stepsis confident in Northern Iowa’s offensive talent

  • ethan.petrik

Northern Iowa's running backs won't need long to prove they're "a stable," the sky is the limit for the Panthers' wide receivers and the offensive line is a "bright spot."

What in-state matchups against Iowa, Drake mean for Northern Iowa football

What in-state matchups against Iowa, Drake mean for Northern Iowa football

  • ethan.petrik

Todd Stepsis says in-state football games bring communities together. The Panthers get two of them in consecutive weeks this September.

Essex woman dies after pedestrian/vehicle collision

Essex woman dies after pedestrian/vehicle collision

  • Kevin Cole Omaha World-Herald

A woman died Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while walking just north of Essex. 

Shenandoah Boys Tennis celebrates record-breaking season

Shenandoah Boys Tennis celebrates record-breaking season

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah boys tennis team recently celebrated their record-breaking season

7 Clarinda A’s selected as MINK League All-Stars

7 Clarinda A’s selected as MINK League All-Stars

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda A’s earned a league-high seven MINK League All-Star selections

Steven & Lori Holt named Sidney Rodeo Parade Grand Marshals

Steven & Lori Holt named Sidney Rodeo Parade Grand Marshals

  • Bryan Clark

Steve and Lori Holt have been named the Sidney Rodeo Parade Grand Marshalls

Kane's no-hitter leads Clarinda softball past Shenandoah in regional opener

Kane's no-hitter leads Clarinda softball past Shenandoah in regional opener

  • Bryan Clark

Makenzie Kane threw a no-hitter and the Clarinda softball team cruised past Shenandoah Thursday to open regional play.

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Republican Party of Iowa honors outgoing Gov. Kim Reynolds at Lincoln Dinner

Republican Party of Iowa honors outgoing Gov. Kim Reynolds at Lincoln Dinner

The Republican Party of Iowa hosted its annual fundraiser, hearing speeches from candidates and honoring Gov. Kim Reynolds. 

Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

The number of abortions performed in Nebraska rose 7.8% in 2025 as the dust begins to settle on some of the state’s — and neighboring states’ — newer abortion restrictions.

Iowa voter turnout strong in primary, but gaps remain looking at midterms

Iowa voter turnout strong in primary, but gaps remain looking at midterms

This fall, for the first time in nearly 60 years, voters will choose a new governor and new U.S. senator through a pair of open-seat elections on the same ballot.

How Iowa family is renovating 1920s farmhouse and building community

How Iowa family is renovating 1920s farmhouse and building community

Sha’rel Moore and her husband bought their house on Facebook Marketplace. 

In Iowa, RAGBRAI goes the distance to the Field of Dreams

In Iowa, RAGBRAI goes the distance to the Field of Dreams

By the time Ray Kinsella is urged to sell his farm in “Field of Dreams,” the baseball diamond he built has already cost him almost everything.

Teen charged in Iowa City Ped Mall shooting wants case moved to juvenile court

Teen charged in Iowa City Ped Mall shooting wants case moved to juvenile court

A 17-year-old charged with shooting 5 people on the Ped Mall in April is asking a judge to send his case to juvenile court.

Attorneys argue for, against dismissing Trump's lawsuit against Iowa pollster

Attorneys argue for, against dismissing Trump's lawsuit against Iowa pollster

Attorneys made their cases Friday for why President Donald Trump's lawsuit against former Iowa pollster Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register should or should not be dismissed.

Upper Iowa University to launch new degrees with workforce needs in mind

Upper Iowa University to launch new degrees with workforce needs in mind

Upper Iowa University is responding to workforce demands with the introduction of new academic programs and pathways for undergraduate and graduate students, university officials say.

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Images from Clarinda/Shenandoah regional softball

Images from Clarinda/Shenandoah regional softball

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda softball team opened regional play Thursday, July 9, with a dominant 12-0 home win over Shenandoah.

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Colorado Buffaloes discuss taking one game at a time

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Colorado Buffaloes discuss taking one game at a time

Colorado Buffaloes discuss taking one game at a time

Colorado Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders discusses taking one game at a time. Sanders talks about how they had a wonderful camp, but also he said that the coachiing staff he has right now is the best one he has had. he also emphasizes they have the team to win and he is excited.

Justin Verlander shares pitching secrets before final All Star Game

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The Open has new codes of conduct for players and spectators. One requires no clarification

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's Knee Scare Sparks World Series Concern

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's Knee Scare Sparks World Series Concern

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Dr. Barton Goldsmith: A life alone?

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