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Iowa esports community mourns Clear Creek Amana student killed in Highway 30 crash

TIFFIN, Iowa — The Iowa High School Esports Association is mourning the death of a Clear Creek Amana High School student-athlete who was killed in last Friday's deadly crash on U.S. Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids. Kayan Williams, 16, of Cedar Rapids, was one of two people killed in...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d
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Residents react after high school football parent allegedly poops in rival's hallway

Police say the father of a high school student was caught on camera defecating in the hallway at a rival school during a football game.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d
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Former Iowa City superintendent resigns from school district

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Former Iowa City School superintendent Matt Degner has resigned from the district. The school board accepted his resignation Tuesday night in a 5-2 vote. Board members Mitch Lingo and Audrey Moeller voted against accepting it. Lingo removed the resignation from the consent agenda ahead of...

Iowa City, IA · 1d
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Iowa high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10 entering semifinals

Semifinal action has arrived in Iowa as the state's top teams descend upon the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, hoping to secure a spot in the state championship. While a few teams have had miracle runs up to this point, many of the state's top programs have done their job week to week to keep their spots as the teams to beat going into the final two weeks of the year. With that in mind, who are the top 10 teams in Hawkeye State? Here are our picks ahead of this week's semifinal action. 1. Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill) Record: 11-0 Last Result: Southeast Polk 38, Prairie 28 Upcoming Game: Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Dowling Catholic, 7 p.m. CT 2. Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines) Record: 10-1 Last Result: Dowling Catholic 42, Cedar Falls 14 Upcoming Game: Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Southeast Polk, 7 p.m. CT 3. Johnston Record: 9-2 Last Result: Johnston 21, Valley 7 Upcoming Game: Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Ankeny, 4 p.m. CT 4. Xavier Record: 11-0 Last Result: Xavier 48, Newton 9 Upcoming Game: Thursday, Nov. 12 vs. Western Dubuque, 7 p.m. CT 5. Western Dubuque Record: 10-1 Last Result: Western Dubuque 27, Waverly-Shell Rock 24 Upcoming

Iowa · 1d

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Adapting to New Changes at West Delaware

West Delaware High School students began the 2026-27 school year with scheduling changes. After years of a 10-minute passing time, West Delaware switched to a 5-minute passing time in preparation for next year’s trimesters. Student Alivia White (11) said the shift from a 10-minute to a 5-minute passing time...

Manchester, IA · 2d

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David vs. Goliath at the UNI-Dome: Western Dubuque Gets Its Shot at Unbeaten Xavier

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — November 11, 2026 — Every underdog story needs a giant, and Thursday night at the UNI-Dome, Western Dubuque has one waiting: Cedar Rapids Xavier, 11-0, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, the defending state champions, and the favorite to finish a second straight undefeated season with another title.

Epworth, IA · 1d

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Wednesday recommended approval for the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa to establish bachelor of applied professional studies degrees, developed in deference to […]

Iowa · 1d

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Iowa City Schools Face More Audit Questions After $38 Million in Unapproved Transfers

● TL;DR — KEY FINDINGS $517,828 in IRS penalties tied to payroll tax filing and deposit problems. $583,467 in questioned special education costs, plus $63,457 in claims lacking documentation. Earlier audit flagged $38 million in transfers without required board approval. The district has announced financial oversight reforms. Questioned costs do not automatically establish fraud or […] Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Cedar Rapids school board elects new leadership, reviews district finances

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education unanimously elected Scott Drzycimski as president and Laura Zimmerman as vice president during its annual meeting Monday, Nov. 9. According to meeting minutes, Drzycimski nominated himself for president and was the only candidate. Board members Jennifer...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

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UNI feature twirler makes the most of the college experience

Baton twirling has been part of UNI feature twirler Evelyn Green’s life since she was 6 years old. Now a senior in the UNI nursing program, she continues to share her passion with the campus community through football games, performances, and other university events. Originally from Wisconsin, she began...

Cedar Falls, IA · 2d

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Know Your Opponent: Top-seeded Iowa City Regina takes dominant season into semifinal with Treynor

(Iowa City) -- Treynor football will have its hands full in its first trip to the UNI-Dome in 23 years as the Cardinals take on an Iowa City Regina team that has been firing on all cylinders this year. The Regals' latest trip to Cedar Falls is their 13th, dating...

Iowa City, IA · 13h

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Students react to midterm election, hopeful for a better Iowa

The months of political ads and campaign rallies finally ended on Nov. 3 when Gov.-elect Rob Sand won against Zach Lahn with 55.5% of the vote, following a heated campaign battle. Similarly, in the U.S. Senate race, Josh Turek won with 50% against Ashley Hinson, setting a new trend of...

Iowa · 15h

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Maquoketa Valley season ends in state semifinals to Woodbury Central at UNI-Dome

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Maquoketa Valley closes their season 8-4 in the State Semifinals at the UNI-Dome.

Maquoketa, IA · 12h

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UI enrollment dips as universities face recruiting challenges

Iowa (KCRG) - Enrollment at the University of Iowa declined this fall as Iowa’s public universities face a shrinking pool of potential students, including a projected steep drop in high school graduates from a key recruiting state. The Iowa Board of Regents reviewed its annual enrollment report during its...

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ICCSD approves former superintendent resignation

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Amid ongoing attempts to ameliorate financial instability that has drawn massive budgetary concerns for the Iowa City Community School District, its board of directors approved the resignation of Superintendent Matt Degner during a regular meeting Tuesday night. The measure passed...

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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City High Football Closes Season With Strong 55-14 win over Ottumwa

The Iowa City High Little Hawks closed out their 2026 football season with a big 55-14 win over Ottumwa on Oct. 23, finishing the year with a 4-5 record. Even though the season did not end with a playoff appearance, the team showed its ability to bounce back and finish strong.

Iowa City, IA · 2d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa Board of Regents picks UI political science professor as intellectual freedom center director

The Iowa Board of Regents has made another final selection for the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa’s permanent leader after its previous choice rejected the offer. After closed-session interviews Wednesday afternoon, the board announced at its Nov. 12 meeting that UI political science associate professor Brian Lai would serve as the […]

Iowa · 12h

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2026 IHSAA State Football Semifinals: Schedule, Matchups & Live Updates

(UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa - KIWA Staff Photo) Cedar Falls, Iowa — The road to the state championship reaches its final stop before title week as the Iowa High School Football Playoffs move into the semifinal round at the UNI-Dome. This page will serve as KIWA’s semifinal headquarters...

Cedar Falls, IA · 1d

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Iowa High School Football: Gladbrook-Reinbeck, Woodbine To Collide For State Title

The eight-player championship game will feature Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. Woodbine.

Woodbine, IA · 1d

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Treynor returns to UNI-Dome for first time since 2003, faces top-ranked Regina in 1A semifinals

(Treynor) -- For the first time in 23 years, the Treynor football program is heading back to the UNI-Dome. The fourth-ranked Cardinals (10-1) will make their first state semifinal appearance since winning a state championship in 2003 when they square off with top-ranked Regina Catholic (11-0) on Friday morning at 10:00 AM in Cedar Falls.

Treynor, IA · 1d