Tim Lester’s Iowa offense improved remarkably in 2024. What could be next in 2025?

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — As Tim Lester implemented his Shanahan-style offense in 2024, the Hawkeyes “were drinking through a fire hose the entire first year.” “Last year, …

More rough weather possible this afternoon for northern Iowa

For the first time since last October, parts of Iowa saw high temperatures in the 90s on Wednesday afternoon. Meteorologist Jim Lee, at the National Weather Service, says Des Moines hit 95 degrees and the heat generated a lot of turbulence in the air. “We …

Iowa traffic: One lane blocked along I-80 due to multi-vehicle crash

Iowa traffic: One lane blocked along I-80 due to multi-vehicle crash WE’LL LOOK AT SOME MORE RAIN CHANCES MONDAY AND TUESDAY. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU JOHN. WE DO HAVE AN INCIDENT TO LET YOU KNOW ABOUT ON YOUR MORNING COMMUTE. THIS TIME IN CLIVE. AND AS YOU …

JCSO: Tennessee man charged with raping 13-year-old Iowa girl set to appear in court

According to court records, Sandoval admitted to having sex with the minor four times and will appear in Jefferson County court Thursday. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Tennessee man will make his first court appearance Thursday for the raping of a 13-year- …

Iowa Governor Reynolds Vetoes Bill That Was Seen as Threat to CO2 Pipeline Projects

REACTION TO VETO Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, said in a statement that his organization was "deeply grateful" for the veto. "This is a classic example of why our system of government has checks and …

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A Relaxing New Trend Has Emerged for Iowa Bachelorette Parties

Forget the classic wild night out... Iowa bridal parties have apparently started doing something a little more chill for their bachelorette parties! Using search data from January 1st to March 25th of 2025, Mental Floss used Google Trends to figure out …

Why has Des Moines metro bucked trend of declining growth in Iowa?

Regional collaboration and a focus on service-oriented businesses contribute to Des Moines' economic success. Des Moines is the fastest-growing large metro in the Midwest, driven by in-state migration and expanding job sectors. This story is part …

Looking for Juneteenth event in central Iowa? Try these events

Four years after it was made a federal holiday, Juneteenth 2025 marks a day of celebrating the abolition of slavery in the United States. The origins of Juneteenth date back to June 19, 1865 — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the …

Ex-Iowa star Jay Higgins on starting NFL career with Baltimore Ravens

Former Iowa football star Jay Higgins signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. Higgins, who waited his turn behind Jack Campbell as a Hawkeye, isn't foreign to being an underdog. Jay Higgins was being serious when …