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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says her husband has lung cancer
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The husband of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the governor's office announced Thursday. Reynolds said her husband, Kevin Reynolds, 65, has been diagnosed with lung cancer, and expressed optimism about his treatment. ...
Former US Sen. Dick Clark, an Iowa Democrat known for helping Vietnam War refugees, has died at 95
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Dick Clark, a Democrat who unexpectedly won a single term representing Iowa in the 1970s after campaigning by walking around the state, and who later played a key role in aiding refugees after the Vietnam War, has died. He was 95. Clark died...
No. 7 Penn State ready for tough test with possibly defense leading the way against No. 24 Iowa
No. 24 Iowa (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) at No. 7 Penn State (3-0, 1-0), 7:30 ET (CBS) Line: Penn State by 14 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Penn State 17-14. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Hawkeyes are trying to go 4-0 for the third...
Oklahoma State, Iowa State are trying to jump-start lifeless offenses entering their Big 12 opener
Oklahoma State (2-1) at Iowa State (1-2), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (FS1) Line: Iowa State by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Oklahoma State leads 34-20-3. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Both teams desperately need to get their...
No. 6 Buckeyes' visit to No. 9 Notre Dame is Big Ten's top game; No. 24 Iowa is at No. 7 Penn State
Things to watch during Week 4 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 6 Ohio State (3-0) at No. 9 Notre Dame (4-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC) One of the most important nonconference games of the season on a day full of big games...
Trump launches his fall push in Iowa to lock in his lead before the first Republican caucuses
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump began a fall press Wednesday to lock in thousands of Republican caucusgoers in early-voting Iowa, where the former president faces sky-high expectations in his campaign for a White House comeback. Having campaigned far less often in Iowa than...
Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023, American Library Association reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highs, according to the American Library Association. And the efforts now extend as much to public libraries as school-based libraries. Through the first eight months of 2023, the ALA tracked 695 challenges to...
Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. September 19, 2023. Editorial: Brewers proposal isn’t a good deal for Wisconsin The new proposal to spend $614 million on American Family Field in exchange for the Brewers agreeing to stay in Milwaukee through 2050 is not the deal it’s...
Iowa announces plans to build a $20 million facility for women's gymnastics team and spirit squads
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa plans to build a $20 million training center for the women's gymnastics team and spirit squads, pending approval by the state Board of Regents. The facility, announced Tuesday, will feature competition-style beams, vault runways, uneven bars and a...
Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key Republicans
Donald Trump is facing new blowback from anti-abortion activists for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for calling Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure a “terrible mistake.” Speaking Sunday on NBC's “Meet the Press,”...
