Iowa State basketball: Keshon Gilbert signs with Washington Wizards

Iowa State basketball's Keshon Gilbert is getting his NBA opportunity with the Washington Wizards. He signed a deal as an undrafted free agent on June 27, a day after the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Draft. He participated in the NBA G League Elite Camp …

Before committing to Iowa, Julian Manson's visit changed his perspective

Four-star recruit Julian Manson, son of Iowa player development director Jason Manson, recently committed to the Hawkeyes. Manson, the top-ranked player in Iowa's 2026 class, chose Iowa over Kansas State. The linebacker was impressed by Iowa's …

Business drying up? Lawn-watering ban hits sod companies hard in central Iowa

HUFF. A LAWN WATERING BAN REMAINS IN PLACE FOR CENTRAL IOWA WATER WORKS COMMUNITIES AT THIS POINT. WITH ALL THE RAIN WE’VE HAD AS OF LATE, IT MIGHT NOT MAKE TOO MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE. BUT THEY DO WANT TO SAY SEE, IWW ALSO WANTS TO MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND …

Iowa high school softball regional tournament pairings…

2025 B1G Team Talent Preview: Iowa

Welcome to the 3rd part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the …

Record travel numbers expected in Iowa over July 4th weekend

Travel during the upcoming 4th of July holiday is expected to set new records both in Iowa and nationwide. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says the motor club is projecting more than 72-million people will be traveling over the Independence Day weekend. …

Iowa Grocer Closes Central Food Facilities: Nearly 500 Workers Impacted

According to a report from KCRG-TV9, Hy-Vee is making a major change to how it prepares food for its stores. This will close three centralized production facilities across Iowa and impact nearly 500 employees. Two of the closures are in Central Iowa. A 150 …

Former Iowa star Payton Sandfort joins Oklahoma City Thunder as undrafted free agent

IOWA CITY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A former Iowa men's basketball standout has signed with the latest NBA championship team. Payton Sandfort signed as an undrafted free agent with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 6-foot-8 forward from Waukee played …

Cancer Concerns Grow in the Fields of Iowa and Illinois

I grew up on a farm, and my father has worked at an ag co-op for many years; often the solution for weeds and other unpleasant entities in your fields was to hit them with some 2,4-D. It's a common agricultural chemical used throughout the Midwest. …

Whirlpool reduces planned layoffs at Iowa plant now affecting 250 workers

AMANA, Iowa — Whirlpool announced a reduction in the number of layoffs at its Amana, Iowa, operations, affecting 250 employees instead of the 650 initially planned. The layoffs will take effect on July 28. In a statement, Whirlpool Corporation said, " …