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Amest Tribune

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Our picks for Iowa high school football playoffs state quarterfinals

It is time for the quarterfinal round of the Iowa high school football playoffs. There is one team from the Ames area still standing in the IHSAA playoffs, as Roland-Story will hit the road to take on No. 2 Van Meter in the Class 2A quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 6. The Norsemen are coming off their most impressive showing of the season, a 42-14 dismantling of No. 4 Mid-Prairie in the Round of 16 on Oct. 30. They have one more hurdle to clear to achieve their goal of reaching the UNI-Dome for the state semifinals. But it is a big hurdle —a No. 2 Van Meter team that beat Roland-Story in last year's Round of 16. The Bulldogs also boast four state championships since 2017, including three in a row from 2021-2023. Here is the Ames Tribune's pick for Roland-Story versus Van Meter in the 2A high school football playoff quarterfinals. Iowa high school football playoffs predictions: State quarterfinals Roland-Story at Class 2A No. 2 Van Meter Roland-Story (8-2); Van Meter (9-1): Roland-Story is coming off one of the most impressive victories in program history on Oct. 30 when the Norsemen traveled to Wellman and pummeled No. 4 Mid-Prairie,

Van Meter, IA · 2d

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Van Meter seeks return trip to UNI-Dome in 2A quarterfinal showdown with Roland-Story

(Van Meter) -- Van Meter is one victory away from another trip to the UNI-Dome, but the defending Class 2A state runner-up will have to get past a familiar and dangerous opponent to keep its championship hopes alive. The Bulldogs, winners of nine consecutive games, host Roland-Story (8-2) in the...

Van Meter, IA · 1d
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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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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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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

WHO 13

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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 · 12h

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State Volleyball (11/5): Riverside's Somers named to All-Tournament Team, Ankeny Christian wins 1A title

(KMAland) -- Rock Port and Ankeny Christian captured state volleyball championships Thursday, highlighting a busy day of postseason action across Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. Rock Port outlasted Valle Catholic in a five-set thriller for its first Missouri Class 1 state championship, while Ankeny Christian rallied past Janesville in four sets to win the Iowa Class 1A crown.

Ankeny, IA · 22h

The Des Moines Register

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Norwalk tops CCA, claims first Iowa high school volleyball state title

CORALVILLE — It took five sets, but Norwalk (33-6) has won the program's first-ever Iowa high school volleyball state title. The Warriors took down Clear Creek Amana (35-7) (22-25, 25-12, 20-25, 25-17, 15-11) on Thursday, Nov. 5. After a quarterfinal exit to Pella last season, Norwalk felt hungry and ready to claim the top spot during the 2026 campaign. "We have been dreaming of this moment," said Norwalk setter Hadley Michael. "We worked hard when nobody else was watching. We had so many early morning practices. We practiced on Sundays, like I don't think people understand how much extra effort we put into this, to deserve this pink shirt." Along with a "we and not me" mantra, Norwalk also used the motto "Pink shirt chasing," referencing the pink T-shirts the IGHSAU hands out to state champions. Before each match, Michael said the entire team would repeat those three words until they finally made them a reality in Xtream Arena on Thursday. The Warriors have been dominant all season, posting a school-record 33 wins, Michael surpassed 3,000 assists, Elle Hatlevig set a new school record with over 1,350 career kills and a single-season record with over 500; and libero Reese Heim

Norwalk, IA · 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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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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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 · 22h

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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 · 1d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Predicting Iowa high school football playoffs games, IHSAA quarterfinal

The Iowa high school football playoff picture has narrowed to the final eight teams in each class as teams get set for the state quarterfinals . After the Round-of-16, just three Iowa City-area teams remain alive and will now battle for a spot in next week's state semifinal. Last week, Iowa City Liberty went to Indianola and came away with a 28-14 win behind another strong offensive performance. Solon took down Fairfield at home as Maddox Kelley proved again he's hard to slow down. And Regina, which plays its best at home, took care of Sigourney Keota, 49-13. The Spartans and Regals get one last playoff game at home, and with a win, will travel to UNI-Dome. Meanwhile, Liberty will travel to Ankeny to try and pull off another upset and advance to the state semifinals. Here are the Iowa City Press-Citizen's predictions for the IHSAA quarterfinals . Iowa City Liberty vs. Ankeny The Hawks are coming off a near-upset to Waukee last Friday, but they pulled out a 43-37 win. They led 29-14 at halftime after a 22-point second quarter, but were outscored 23-14 in the second half. Ankeny quarterback Mason Machan threw three touchdown passes, and Devan Goode

Iowa City, IA · 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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Students raise record 1M+ meals in 40th Student Hunger Drive; match pushes total to 2.8M

Iowa · 15h

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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 · 21h

Hometown Current

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Kirkwood Iowa Student Spotlight: Patrick Peach

Patrick Peach, a junior at Iowa Valley High School, has been featured in the Kirkwood Iowa County winter newsletter. According to the newsletter, Peach began taking duel credit courses through Kirkwood as a high school freshman. “My favorite courses that I have taken through Kirkwood is probably Calculus I and II, because I am a huge math fan.” Peach said he learned a lot about the world through the sociology and world religion class he attended. “It opened my eyes to what happens in the whole world and not just this little slice in Iowa,” he said. Peach said in the newsletter that while all of his Kirkwood professors made a lasting difference in his life, Nathan Eric Dickman probably made the most difference. “His world religion class help open up my worldview and changed how I think about the world outside of Iowa. His replies on discussion posts were also very helpful in understanding these cultures that are so different than our own,” Peach said. Taking dual credit classes in high school can help prepare students for college, Peach said in the newsletter. The classes teach time management and how to handle the workload of college classes. “However they

Iowa · 5h

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Western Christian wins 20th State Volleyball title in Iowa

CORALVILLE, IA (Dakota News Now) -The Wolfpack of Western Christian have a rich winning tradition when it comes to High School Volleyball. And Tammi Veerbeek’s team added to the legacy on Thursday by sweeping Cherokee in the 3-A championship match. Morgan Kooiman led the way with 17 kills and...

Iowa · 21h

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Iowa High School Football Playoffs: Stacked Eight-Player Field Set For Semifinals

All four teams in the state football semifinals have undefeated records in eight-player in Iowa.

Iowa · 23h

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New Iowa State University Beef Education Facility Moves Forward

Iowa State University is moving forward on plans to build a new facility dedicated to cattle production research and education. The Iowa Board of Regents has approved fundraising for the new Iowa State Beef Teaching and Innovation Farm, the university has announced. In operation since 1965, the existing Beef Teaching...

Ames, IA · 3d