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From a Premature Start to a National Honor: California’s Connor Farmer Earns Brian Keck Memorial Scholarship

Connor Farmer, a senior at California High School and member of the California Pintos wrestling team, was named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious $5,000 Brian Keck Memorial Scholarship during the U.S. Marine Corps Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals in West Des Moines, Iowa. Presented by USA Wrestling, the scholarship...

California, MO · 5d
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School district bond referendum restults

Iowa · 3d

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Iowa High School Football Top 25 Rankings - Nov. 1, 2026

Iowa high school football playoffs shake up the Top 25, as Johnston remains at No. 1.

Iowa · 6d

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Iowa High School State Volleyball: Western Christian Into Semis For 26th Straight Year

Western Christian, Humboldt, among teams qualifying for the state volleyball semifinals in Iowa.

Iowa · 4d

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Iowa City West tops Dowling at Iowa high school volleyball tournament

In a thrilling five-set match, No. 5 seed Iowa City West's first five-set match all season, the Trojans beat No. 4 seed Dowling Catholic, 3-2, in the quarterfinals of the Iowa high school volleyball state tournament on Monday, Nov. 2. It was the first state tournament win for West since 2016, nearly 10 years to the day. Sophia Austen and Cyan Blommer combined for 50 kills for the Trojans. But it wasn't all smooth sailing for West. Dowling Catholic was hitting the ball at a 68% success rate in the opening set behind Kaylie Klein, Kennedy Klein and Caroline Crane. The Maroons were forcing Iowa City West into mistakes and were able to shut down the front row attack with a 25-18 win. After Dowling Catholic's win in the opening set, Trojans went into the tunnel and knew they had to turn their performance around quickly. "We did not execute in set one," said West coach Jaedynn Evans. We were playing kind of lazy defense. We needed to pick up from our blocking standpoint and from a defensive standpoint in the back row. And they really did that." Iowa City West would go on to win set two, 25-14, and

Iowa City, IA · 5d

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Campus Wi-Fi Leaves Students Feeling Disconnected

For students and staff at Grand View University, having a reliable internet connection is an important part of everyday life on campus. Whether students are completing assignments, accessing Blackboard, going on social media or simply staying in touch with family and friends, Wi-Fi has become a necessity. However, members of the GVU community have been experiencing problems with the school’s Wi-Fi and cellular data signals, making it difficult for some students and staff to stay connected when they need it the most.

Des Moines, IA · 5d

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Iowa High School Volleyball Team Mourning Loss Of Student Athlete

ACGC’s Alli Wiers passed away after suffering injuries in a car accident.

Iowa · 7d

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Six Iowa Girls High School Basketball Teams Not Fielding Varsity Programs

This winter, six girls basketball teams in Iowa will not field a varsity program.

Iowa · 7d

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PHOTO GALLERY: 2026 Iowa High School Cross Country Championships

On Friday, local athletes from classes 1A and 2A ran at the 2026 Iowa High School XC Championships at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course at Kennedy Park in Fort Dodge. It was a cloudy, cool fall day, but dry, as the rain stayed away. KIOW Sports Director Josiah Kleveland traveled to Fort Dodge to cover the area’s local athletes as they raced on the state’s biggest stage. Below is a photo gallery from the day’s four races, as well as post-race video interviews with the athletes.

Fort Dodge, IA · 6d

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Iowa High School AD Explains Decision To Not Field Varsity Girls Basketball Program

Sumner-Fredericksburg is just one of a handful of schools that will not play varsity girls basketball in Iowa this winter.

Fredericksburg, IA · 5d

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Iowa college NYT Crossword Clue

We have the 3-letter answer for Iowa college crossword clue, last seen in the NYT Crossword November 3, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on. Iowa college Crossword Answer. Find more clues, hints, and info below. All NYT Crossword answers for November 3,...

Iowa · 4d

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Iowa High School State Volleyball: Waukee Northwest Among Early Winners On The Court

Defending Class 5A state champion Waukee Northwest reaches Iowa high school state volleyball semifinals.

Iowa · 5d

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Iowa’s Amendment 1 could affect future funding decisions

WAUKEE, Iowa — A proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution could change how state lawmakers approve certain tax increases, raising questions about the potential long-term impact on public school funding. With Election Day approaching, Waukee Community School District Superintendent Andy Crozier is encouraging families to take a closer look at Amendment 1, which would require […]

Waukee, IA · 7d

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Iowa High School State Cross Country: Champions Crowned In Class 1A, Class 2A

Four individuals and four teams claimed state cross country titles on Iowa on Friday.

Iowa · 8d

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Gov. Reynolds announces next step in Iowa’s participation in the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - It’s a new scholarship opportunity that Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday that could be eligible to certain K-12 students across the state. It is called the Iowa Scholarship Granting Organization application, and unlike a traditional federal education program funded through direct government appropriations, the scholarships are financed through private donations incentivized by federal tax credits.

Iowa · 8d

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KMAland Small Class Football (10/30): Treynor, Underwood, St. Albert, Kuemper, Van Meter advance to state quarterfinals

(KMAland) -- Five KMAland football teams advanced to the Iowa state quarterfinals Friday night with victories in the Class A, 1A and 2A playoffs. Treynor shut out Shenandoah 35-0, Underwood defeated South Central Calhoun 32-14 and St. Albert edged Riverside 19-16 in a trio of KMAland second-round matchups. Kuemper Catholic rolled past PCM 42-21 and Van Meter handled Centerville 42-20 to round out the area's five quarterfinal qualifiers across the three classes.

Treynor, IA · 7d

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Predicting all 5 champions at Iowa high school volleyball state tournament

Teams have punched their tickets, and the schedule is set for the 2026 Iowa high school volleyball state tournament. The IGHSAU volleyball tournament will take place in Coralville from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, with eight qualifying teams from each class still standing as they fight for the championship. This season, Waukee Northwest (Class 5A), Norwalk (Class 4A), Western Christian (Class 3A), Hinton (Class 2A), and Ankeny Christian (Class 1A) each hold the No. 1 seed in their respective class. Defending champions St. Ansgar and North Scott didn't qualify for the tournament this year. Hinton looks to reach the top after falling to Denver last season in the title game. The Wolves in 5A are looking to win their third state title in four years, while Norwalk is aiming for the first state title in program history in 4A. Meanwhile, Western Christian looks to add a state-record title No. 18 to its trophy case. More: See Iowa high school volleyball state tournament pairings, schedule Here are our state championship predictions ahead of the 2026 IGHSAU volleyball tournament. Class 5A: No. 1 seed Waukee Northwest (29-2) No program in the state has sustained the kind of success the Wolves have in

Iowa · 8d

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Strong public schools start with supporting teachers

Molly Buck is a public school teacher, Democratic candidate for House District 41, and former Iowa state representative. I’ve been a teacher for more than 30 years, and I can tell you that teaching in Iowa today looks very different from when I first arrived. When I started teaching,...

Iowa · 7d

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Wildcats, Lions football advance to Iowa quarterfinals

INWOOD, Iowa (KELO) — West Lyon and Central Lyon/George-Little Rock each advanced out of the second round of the Iowa high school football playoffs on Friday night. The Wildcats handily dominated Hinton, 35-0, to move on in Class 1A. A big rushing touchdown from River Kramer put West Lyon up 7-0 in the first quarter […]

Inwood, IA · 7d