See photos of Hoover High School in Des Moines over the years

While Hoover sophomore Nicki Christensen places a rack of test tubes into a microwave oven, sophomore Brad Mathis heads a solution in a test tube over a Bunsen burner -- under the watchful eye of biology teacher Tom Ludwig. Dated Jan. 22,...

Iowa men's golf prepares for Fighting Irish Classic appearance

The University of Iowa men's golf team will compete in the Fighting Irish Classic at Warren Golf Course in South Bend, Indiana, from October 6-7. The tournament will feature 14 teams, including Arkansas–Little Rock, Kent State, Oklahoma State,...

Iowa State at Cincinnati odds, picks and…

The No. 12 Iowa State Cyclones (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) and Cincinnati Bearcats (3-1, 1-0) meet Saturday at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN2). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Iowa...

How to watch Wisconsin vs Michigan today: Time, TV channel, streaming, odds

Was the much-needed bye week a welcome break for the Wisconsin Badgers? They're about to find out. After a brutal 27-10 home loss to Maryland at Camp Randall Stadium on Sept. 20, the Badgers visit the No. 20 Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Oct....

Target in West Des Moines Stays Open for Taylor Swift Album Release Party

(West Des Moines, IA) -- Dozens of fans lined up outside the Target on Mills Civic Parkway Thursday night for the midnight release of Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated new album, Life of a Show Girl. The West Des Moines store was one of 500 Target...

Movie Review: 'Bone Lake'

For those of you around “back in the day,” you may remember that if a movie was smaller and couldn’t afford the big media blitz like the blockbusters, who could flood every commercial break with ads, it had to rely on the poster (or the video box...

Iowa state senator urges Iowa Board of Education to take over Des Moines Public Schools

“The continued developments and national media attention surrounding this school district is not only embarrassing but alarming,” said Sen. Dave Sires. DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa state senator is urging the state's Board of Education to consider...

‘There are some tables that need flipping in Des Moines’

NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY – State Auditor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand addressed a crowd of about 60 people gathered at the Reinig Center in Toledo during an hourlong town hall meeting last Wednesday afternoon. NEWS...

Former Des Moines superintendent detained by ICE charged with possessing firearms

DES MOINES — The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained by immigration agents last week, has been charged in federal court with possessing firearms while in the United States without legal authorization,...

Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of October 2, 2025

Black Hawk Lake Water levels are several inches over the crest of the spillway. Water temperature are in the upper 60s. Black Bullhead – Fair: Use nightcrawlers fished on or near bottom from shore. Most bullheads are 10- to 12-inches. Black...

Bob Asmussen | Bring on the Buckeyes

Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — So, Luke Altmyer. About that game of your life you just played against Purdue on Saturday: Your school, Illinois, needs a repeat next Saturday morning. Only better. The...

Field Hockey – ‘Cats Claim Gritty 3-1 Win at No. 10 Iowa

Earning her 250th victory as a head coach, Tracey Fuchs and the No. 1 Northwestern field hockey team took a valiant 3-1 win at No. 10 Iowa on Friday night. The Wildcats (10-0, 2-0 Big Ten) scored all three of their goals in the second half to fend...

Iowa's Hannah Stuelke earns preseason all-conference recognition

Jan Jensen P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women's Basketball Coach | University of Iowa AthleticsJan Jensen P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women's Basketball Coach | University of Iowa Athletics University of Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke has been named to...

Vote for the most impressive team performance from Iowa

Week 6 of the Iowa high school football season wrapped up Friday night, as above-normal temperatures continued throughout the state. MORE: Week 5 edition of The Sporting News Midwest High School Football Top 25 The action on the field matched...

Helen Fitz art exhibit opens Oct. 17 at Arts + Culture Alliance building

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS — An art exhibit featuring the work of the late Helen Fitz of Melbourne will debut Oct. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Arts + Culture Alliance (ACA) headquarters in Marshalltown. A Fitz painting that will be part of the exhibit, on...

Sports on TV: Saturday, Oct. 4

AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN'S) FS2 — AFL: Brisbane at Gold Coast FS2 — AFL: Western at Port Adelaide ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Marina Bay, Singapore ESPN2 — Formula 1: Qualifying, Marina Bay Street Circuit,...

Cincinnati vs. Iowa State Oct. 4: TV, Stream

The Cincinnati Bearcats (3-1) play a conference opponent when they host the No. 14 Iowa State Cyclones (5-0) on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Nippert Stadium in a Big 12 clash. Watch college football live without cable. Stream ACC, SEC, ESPN and...

State Senator urges Iowa Board of Education to take over Des Moines Public Schools

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State Senator Dave Sires is urging the state’s Board of Education to consider taking over Des Moines Public Schools due to growing concerns over its employment practices. State Senator Sires said that this...

'We got a long way to go’ | Penn State tries to take it game by game despite playoff implications

PASADENA, Calif. — Drew Allar stood red in the face as a reporter asked if Penn State was still in the playoff hunt after losing to UCLA. He picked his head up, scoffed and glanced over. “What do you think?” a frustrated Allar said. “Yes.” The...

Iowa State Cyclones Four-Star Commit Setting Up Visits With SEC, ACC Powerhouses

The Iowa State Cyclones have been working hard on the recruiting trail recently, hosting several high school prospects in Ames for visits. They are looking to add some talented players to their roster to ensure that their success is sustainable....