Iowa women's basketball locks in visit date from 4-star GiGi Battle

Four-star small forward GiGi Battle has scheduled an official visit to Iowa for September 11-14. Battle, ESPN's No. 42 recruit in the 2026 class, is also considering Ohio State, Indiana, Stanford, Illinois, Georgia, and Rutgers. The 6-foot prospect …

Free Fishing Weekend Begins in Iowa

If you're like me, you'll be packing your tackle box, rigging your lucky lure or bait, and grabbing your buddies (or kids in my case) for Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend! Yup, it's officially underway as of today (Friday, June 6th) through this …

Former Iowa State quarterback Grant Rohach now with Iowa Barnstormers

Former Iowa State University quarterback Grant Rohach works out with the Iowa Barnstormers arena football team during practice on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.Bryon Houlgrave/For The RegisterFormer Iowa State University …

Former Iowa State quarterback Grant Rohach back with the Iowa Barnstormers

Anna's Thinking Cap: Iowa’s 99, from Woodbury County to Delaware County

The next set of counties (Woodbury, Ida, Sac, Calhoun, Webster, Hamilton, Hardin, Grundy, Black Hawk,  Buchanan, Delaware) offered amusing sightseeing diversions. Sac City has the world’s largest popcorn ball, a 9,370-pound giant displayed in its roadside …

Leistikow: How Iowa football will pay its roster in new college model

Tyler Barnes, Iowa football’s general manager/chief of staff, offers some clues as to how the Hawkeyes will pay their players. Barnes studied how the best (and worst) NFL teams have built their rosters over the last decade. Kirk Ferentz's team is …

Hines: How Iowa State's first four games will chart the 2025 season

Iowa State columnist Travis Hines examines the Cyclones' crucial first four games of 2025. Matt Campbell's team plays Kansas State, South Dakota, Iowa and Arkansas State before a bye week. Iowa State football then plays host to Arizona after the …

Why are flags at half-staff today in Iowa?

Flags around Iowa will be lowered to half-staff on Friday, June 6. Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags be lowered from sunrise to sunset Friday. All flags on public grounds will be at half-staff. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to do the same Why …

Merger milestone for Iowa’s St. Ambrose and Mount Mercy Universities

by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jun 6, 2025 The presidents of Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose Universities announced merger plans in August, 2024. (St. Ambrose photo) St. Ambrose University in Davenport and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids have finished the …

Iowa weather: Rain chances work their way into your weekend

Iowa weather: Rain chances work their way into your weekend Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 6:26 PM CDT Jun 6, 2025 WEBSITE AND MOBILE APP. ALL RIGHT, JASON IS BACK IN AGAIN NOW. TONIGHT. VERY NICE NIGHT. BEAUTIFUL NIGHT. YEAH. I KNOW THERE’ …