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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

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High School Football: 2026 All-District Teams

The 2026 Iowa High School Football All-District teams have been announced. The following are the all-district honorees from the KIOW area teams, including Forest City, West Hancock, Lake Mills, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, Belmond-Klemme, and North Iowa. Class 8-Man District 2. 1st Team Defense. Andrew Hoffman – Linebacker – North Iowa – SR...

Forest City, IA · 3d
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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 · 2d

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High school football — Clear Lake prepares to face Des Moines Christian in 3A semifinals

CEDAR FALLS — It’s two days in the books and two more to go for the semifinal round of the state football playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The final game of the semifinals will take place tomorrow night when 2nd-ranked Clear Lake faces 3rd-ranked Des Moines Christian in a Class 3A semifinal.

Clear Lake, IA · 10h

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Where to Watch Western Dubuque vs. Xavier Tonight

DUBUQUE, Iowa — November 12, 2026 — Western Dubuque plays for a spot in the state championship tonight. The Bobcats, 10-1 and ranked No. 3 in Class 4A, face unbeaten No. 1 Cedar Rapids Xavier at 7 p.m. at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The winner advances to the Class 4A championship game on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m., also at the UNI-Dome.

Dubuque, IA · 1d

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Charles City High School Principal Levi Crawford-Miller Highlights School Year, Winter Activities and Student Success

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. Charles City High School Principal Levi Crawford-Miller joined KCHA to discuss the school year so far, student achievements in athletics and fine arts, and upcoming winter activities and holiday events. He also highlighted improvements to the school day, a new personal finance graduation requirement, career readiness opportunities, and ways students are giving back to the community.

Charles City, IA · 1d

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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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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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Know The Foe 2A Semifinals: #9 Roland-Story vs. #1 Central Lyon/George-Little Rock

CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — The Roland-Story Norsemen football team returns to the grid iron on Saturday afternoon, as they make the drive to the Cedar Valley to take on the Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Lions in the semifinals of the Class 2A Playoffs at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. Roland-Story enters Saturday with a record of 9-2 and ranked #9, while Central Lyon/George-Little Rock enters at 11-0 and ranked #1. Saturday’s meeting is 3rd all-time meeting between the two programs, with CL/G-LR leading the all-time series 2-0, winning the last meeting in 2023 by a score of 49-0 in the 2nd round of the playoffs.

Rock Rapids, IA · 1d

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Regina Senior Wallace Seeks to Add State Title to Stellar Prep Football Resume

IOWA CITY – Tate Wallace has an career resume that rivals any other in the illustrious history of the Regina football program. Wallace has the statistics, on both sides of the ball, to compare to the best Regals of all-time. Better than 2,200 receiving yards and 42 career touchdowns.

Iowa City, IA · 21h

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa Board of Regents approves first steps in UNI president search

The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a national search to replace the University of Northern Iowa’s leader as President Mark Nook prepares for retirement. Board Counsel Aimee Claeys said during the Nov. 12 board meeting that with board approval, which was given unanimously, board staff will seek applicants Friday for potential search-firm partners and […]

Cedar Falls, IA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Rochester school board vacancy open after director resigns

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester School Board is accepting applications to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of Director Karen MacLaughlin. The board announced the vacancy at its Nov. 10. The open term runs through Jan. 2, 2029. To qualify, applicants must be at least 21 years...

Rochester, MN · 1d

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Balancing School and sports as a Student Athlete

Dealing with school and sports can be a very challenging experience for student athletes. Having to worry about tests and assignments while knowing you have a big game or contest ahead of you later in the day can negatively affect your performance in class or in your sport. While you may have multiple responsibilities that you have to take care of in the classroom and on the court or field, finding a balance between the two is essential to being successful.

Owatonna, MN · 1d

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WSHS soccer wins first state championship

For the first time in the program's 35-year history, the Winona Senior High School (WSHS) boys soccer team not only made it to state, but returned home as state champions after defeating Cretin-Derham Hall 3-2 on Saturday. Senior Winhawks player Calvin Mikkelsen said competing and winning the state tournament was surreal and said it felt amazing to have the whole community supporting the team. “Definitely not everybody on our team thought we would make it this far this year. But I'll say one thing: Coach knew. He definitely knew,” Mikkelsen said. Cotter’s boys soccer team took fourth place in its first state tournament.

Winona, MN · 2d

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Cannon Falls Middle/High School's first quarter 'A', 'B' honor rolls

Below are the “A”, “B” honor rolls at Cannon Falls Middle/High School for grades 6-12. David Aguilar-Garcia, Lila Althoff, Millie Anderson, Bennett Banks, Brynlee Berg, Rhowyn Byrnes, Elijah Ehrlicher, Oaklyn Elias, Kennedy Hall, Louis Hayes, Ethan Koirala, Hannah Landon, Adiah Louis, River Martin, Knox Murphy, Adalynn Neil, Cody-Cole Newman, Gustav Olund, Greta Olund, Vincent Pagel, Alyce Prink, Kathryn Prink, Ansel Reberg, Keegan Retterath, Maeve Rezac, Beatrix Sauter, Lydia Sjoblom, Sadie Sjoquist, Charles Stark, Lyla Svennes, Allie Templin, Anna Thiel, Christopher Thisius, Kenzie Visagie, Cooper Wille, Sienna Winchell and Anna Zeman.

Cannon Falls, MN · 2d

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Intro to hoops: Owatonna boys basketball is undwerway

A new season brings new expectations, new opportunities, and for the Owatonna Huskies, one final opportunity for a group of seniors to leave their mark on the basketball program. As the opening tip of the 2026-27 season gets closer, Owatonna is preparing for a season built around team chemistry, athleticism,...

Owatonna, MN · 1d

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After Stunning No. 1 Moorhead, Prior Lake Seeks Another Minnesota Football Upset

Once 0-4, the Lakers have won six straight games and now face Rosemount in a Class 6A state quarterfinal rematch […]

Prior Lake, MN · 1d

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Local school districts in statutory operating debt share improvements

Dodge County, MN · 1d