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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 · 1d
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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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Cedar Ridge unveils Portside II, a triple-finished Iowa bourbon at 115 proof

SWISHER, Iowa (Nov. 11, 2026) — Cedar Ridge Distillery is bringing a new twist to one of its most popular whiskey creations with the release of Portside II, a limited-edition Iowa bourbon finished in three different types of oak and wine casks. Inspired by the distillery’s 2023 QuintEssential Special...

Iowa · 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
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Brian Lai picked to lead UI's embattled intellectual freedom center

A University of Iowa professor will be the first permanent director of the university's Center for Intellectual Freedom. The Iowa Board of Regents, on Thursday, Nov. 12, unanimously approved Brian Lai as the next leader of the embattled center, mere weeks after their initial choice declined an offer . Lai is currently an associate professor of political science at the University of Iowa , teaching international relations, foreign policy, and political methodology. More: Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start The Center for Intellectual Freedom was created in 2025 to address what Republican lawmakers said was a hostile environment for conservatives in higher education. It aims to promote intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideas. It soon will be charged with offering civics courses to all University of Iowa students. Lai, an Atlanta, Georgia native, will be paid an annual salary stipend of $29,349 on top of his professor salary, an annual research stipend of $5,000, as well as a summer salary of $26,088. He made $117,394 in the most recent fiscal year, according to the University of Iowa 's salary database. The Center for Intellectual Freedom previously budgeted $238,703 for a director level

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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UI study finds pesticides in Iowa water, leaves and household dust

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa researchers have detected pesticides in Iowa waterways, tree leaves in Iowa City and household dust from homes across the state, offering a snapshot of how the chemicals may move through the environment. The research was conducted through Iowa INSIGHT, a University of...

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Ankeny’s Blackmore, Villhauer, Brugman qualify for finals at girls’ state swim meet

A trio of Ankeny girls’ swimmers qualified for Friday’s finals at the state meet in a total of four individual events. Maggie Blackmore advanced to the “B” final in both the 200 and 500 freestyle events during the preliminaries on Thursday at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City. Fellow junior Charlie Villhauer qualified for the “B” final in the 100 butterfly, while sophomore Abigail Brugman advanced to the “B” final in the 100 backstroke.

Ankeny, IA · 21h

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Missed Opportunities: Takeaways as Iowa Basketball Falters Against Virginia Tech

It took overtime, but Virginia Tech outlasted the Hawkeyes in a game where Iowa played very uncharacteristically in some areas of strengths.

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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UNLIMITED FEMALE ATHELTE: Calissa Fruin Breaks Her Own Limits in Cross Country

Learning from her dad, Calissa Fruin started running when she was young, with her dad. At first, it was just a fun run now and then; next, it grew into Girls on the Run, or Run for the Schools. Fruin joined the cross-country team in junior high. Now, her love of running has grown into weekly competition, running with her best friends on the City High School cross-country team.

Iowa City, IA · 1d