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The Des Moines Register

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Our picks in the IHSAA quarterfinals of the Iowa high school playoffs

One more set of games before teams from across the state converge on Cedar Falls. The entire state is through the Iowa high school football playoffs Round of 16 , and now it’s time for the quarterfinals . While there were some blowouts last week, there will be plenty of exciting games on the schedule this week. Each week of the IHSAA season, we select 10 games and try to predict the outcomes, then we provide an update on how successful – or unsuccessful – those picks were. We went 61-19 in the regular season. Last week, we went 6-4 in our first set of playoff predictions, bringing our season-long record to 67-23. Here are our predictions for some of the best IHSAA football state quarterfinal games. Rankings are pulled from the Des Moines Register’s class-by-class rankings released at the end of the regular season, and rankings listed below reflect that team's standing within their class. Class 5A, 4A, and 3A were released on Oct. 26; Class 2A, 1A, A and 8-player were posted on Oct. 19. Cedar Falls (8-2) at No. 3 Dowling (9-1) Despite a couple of stumbles this season, Cedar Falls is one game away from playing

Cedar Falls, IA · 2d

WHO 13

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Former Iowa school official linked to $140k in improper, unsupported disbursements

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Auditor’s Office has released the results of a special investigation into allegations involving more than $140,000 of improper or unsupported disbursements by an eastern Iowa school employee. The report from Auditor Rob Sand stated that the Midland Community School District requested the special investigation after concerns were raised about […]

Iowa · 2d

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Sumner-Fredericksburg, Postville Among Six Iowa Schools Not Playing Varsity Girls Basketball in ’26-27

Six high schools have informed the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union that they will not field a girls varsity basketball team for the 2026-2027 season. The schools listed include Central City, Postville, Starmont, Vinton-Shellsburg, West Central, and Sumner-Fredericksburg. It will be the second straight season without a team for...

Postville, IA · 2d
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High School On SI

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Iowa High School Football: Players To Watch in The State Playoffs (Part Two)

Here are some of the top players to watch as the Iowa high school state football playoffs continue this week.

Iowa · 2d

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Students raise record 1M+ meals in 40th Student Hunger Drive; match pushes total to 2.8M

Iowa · 7h

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Sand calls out state funding as Dubuque schools weigh major restructuring

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump held a rally in Dubuque to energize conservative voters, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand brought his campaign through town Monday, delivering a pitch focused on political independence and public education. Speaking to a crowd of more than 100 people,...

Dubuque, IA · 3d

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Iowa public universities exceed revenue projections but brace for enrollment drop

Iowa’s public universities enjoyed healthy budgets in fiscal 2026, but institutional leaders are still bracing for some national higher education trends to hit home. A report headed for the Iowa Board of Regents logged a total of $9.5 billion in revenue across the state’s three public universities, up 1.4% from the prior year.

Iowa · 23h

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Friday Football Broadcast Preview – OABCIG at CL/GLR

(Turf Football Field - KIWA Staff Photo) Rock Rapids, Iowa — The Iowa high school football playoffs move into the quarterfinal round Friday night, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The winner advances to the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls for the state semifinals. Our broadcast matchup features OABCIG...

Iowa · 1d

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Department of Education gives $8.5 million to Iowa charter schools to expand programming

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Education is awarding $8.5 million in grant funds to eight Iowa charter schools to expand programming. Great Oaks Charter School in Des Moines is getting over $500,000 to expand its offerings. TJ Jumper, Great Oaks Director, said this will allow them to include a business program, career […]

Des Moines, IA · 5h

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Bishop Heelan's 'wild ride' takes them to quarterfinal bout with Algona

(Sioux City) -- Bishop Heelan Catholic football has had its back against the wall since late September and has answered every challenge. Now, just one win separates the Crusaders from their third trip to the UNI-Dome in the last four years. "It's been a wild ride," Coach Jon LaFleur said....

Sioux City, IA · 1d

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Sports Schedule for Friday November 6th

(Field Goal Post - KIWA Staff Photo) Iowa — It’s a battle for pod supremacy Friday night as the Iowa High School Football Playoffs reach the quarterfinal round. For the winners, it’s on to the state semifinals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Eight-player football pods were decided on Thursday night.

Iowa · 14h

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The New Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program Takes a New Step

Governor Kim Reynolds announced the launch of the Iowa Scholarship Granting Organization application, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply to serve as scholarship granting organizations in Iowa for the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. The new program, set to begin in 2027, is the first federal tax credit supporting private contributions for K-12 scholarships.

Iowa · 1d

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Western Christian Claims Class 3A State Volleyball Title, Ties Iowa Record

(Western Christian Wolfpack volleyball team photo following its 3-0 Class 3A state championship victory over Cherokee. Photo by KIWA's Sam Heyn) Hull, Iowa — The Western Christian Wolfpack captured the Class 3A State Volleyball Championship Thursday, defeating Cherokee in three straight sets and tying an Iowa record in the process.

Hull, IA · 1d

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Gladbrook-Reinbeck in an 8-Player Quarterfinal Playoff Game Tonight

The State High School Football playoffs continue tonight with quarterfinal action in 8-Player. In a game involving an area school, Gladbrook-Reinbeck has a home game against Coon Rapids-Bayard. Four area schools will be competing in the round of 16 tomorrow. In Class 5A, Cedar Falls will play Dowling Catholic at...

Reinbeck, IA · 1d

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Half-Dozen Apply for North Butler/Clarksville Shared Superintendent Post

A half-dozen applicants have thrown their hat in the ring to become the next shared superintendent for the North Butler and Clarksville school districts. Last month, the North Butler and Clarksville School Boards voted not to renew the probationary administrator contract of Bryan Boysen, which expires at the end of the current school year on June 30, 2027. Boysen became the shared superintendent of the two districts on July 1, 2024.

Clarksville, IA · 1d

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Gehlen Catholic’s state volleyball run ends against Janesville in semifinals

CORALVILLE — Gehlen Catholic’s attempt to upset another higher-seeded team fell short in a Class 1A semifinal match at Xtream Arena on Wednesday as the seventh-seeded Jays fell in straight sets to third-seeded Janesville. Gehlen’s offense struggled to get in sync, especially in the first two sets. A...

Le Mars, IA · 1d

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Coon Rapids-Bayard looks for another playoff upset against Gladbrook-Reinbeck

(Coon Rapids) -- The Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders are one win away from earning a trip to the UNI-Dome after earning a 14-point upset over Bedford in the second round of the Class 8-Player football playoffs. The Crusaders now turn their attention to Thursday's quarterfinal matchup against KMAland State Ranked No....

Coon Rapids, IA · 2d

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Know The Foe 1A Quarterfinals: #6 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows at #2 West Lyon

SIOUX CENTER, Ia. — The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys football team returns to the grid iron on Friday Night, as they make the long trip to Northwest Iowa to take on the West Lyon Wildcats in the quarterfinal round of the Class 1A Playoffs at the Open Space Athletic Complex in Sioux Center. CGD enters at 9-1 and ranked #6, while West Lyon enters at 9-1 and ranked #2. Friday’s meeting is the 2nd all-time between the 2 programs, as West Lyon won a 2A First Round playoff matchup against the Cowboys in 2023 by a score of 50-0. West Lyon enters Friday fresh off a 35-0 shutout of Hinton in the 2nd round, as the Wildcats only blemish is to the lone undefeated team in Class 2A in their county rivals at Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 14-13 in week 2. The defending 1A State Champions are led by senior quarterback Easton DeJong, who’s thrown for 1,124 yards and 16 touchdowns, while rushing for another 689 yards and 8 touchdowns. DeJong’s favorite target has been junior River Kramer, who’s caught 26 passes for 622 yards and 10 touchdowns, junior Jaxton DeJong was 12 catches for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns, as senior Daxtyn Metzger has 8 catches for 178 yards and 3 scores. The rushing attack has two dependable backs, as sophomore Chasyn Westra has 739 yards and 7 touchdowns, as River Kramer has also spent time in the backfield, rushing for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. The offensive line is a hallmark of West Lyon football, and the Wildcats have another strong unit, anchored by seniors Jerrence Knoblock and Micah Van Beek.

Sioux Center, IA · 23h

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Woodbury Central buries West Hancock, moves to quarterfinal

MOVILLE—West Hancock became the latest Class A football team to feel the wrath of Woodbury Central here Friday. The top-ranked Wildcats rolled to a 50-8 victory in a Round of 16 contest, moving to 10-0 on the season. Woodbury Central once again scored early and often, while clamping down...

Moville, IA · 1d

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Iowa PBS presents the 2026 IHSAA Football Championships

IOWA – From the first kickoff to the final whistle, Iowa’s top teams are battling for a state title! Don’t miss a moment as Iowa PBS brings you the 2026 IHSAA Football Championships live. Iowa PBS returns for its second year of coverage of the IHSAA Football...

Iowa · 15h