Iowa State Fair Opens Thursday With Improvements

The 2014 Iowa State Fair gets underway in Des Moines tomorrow (Thursday).  State Fair Manager Gary Slater says they’ve made…

Vargas Homer Rallies Twins

Kennys Vargas hit a three-run homer in his first home game for Minnesota, powering the Twins past Jesse Hahn and the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Royals Batter Diamondbacks

Billy Butler had a three-run homer among his four hits, Nori Aoki hit a grand slam and the Kansas City Royals gave Danny Duffy some rare run support by bashing the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-2 on Tuesday night

Jacks Get Win In Brazil

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team rebounded from a tough loss on Monday with a dominating 103-50 win on Tuesday over Club de Regatas Campineiro, a U22 team in Campinas, Brazil, a city within the state of São Paulo.

Hammon Makes History

Former Rapid City Stevens prep basketball standout Becky Hammon is taking another major step in her professional career.

Hawkeyes Add New Positions

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has established a personnel and recruiting division within the Hawkeyes coaching staff.

Senator Fischer Back From Border

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says her visit to the southern border has helped her better understand the problem of unaccompanied minors entering the country from Central America.

Teacher Leadership Program Underway

The “leadership symposium” for Iowa teachers and principals underway in Ankeny is attracting more than just teachers and principals.

Branstad Undecided On Pipeline

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says he remains undecided whether to support or oppose a proposed pipeline that would carry crude oil through Iowa.

Sanford Health Working With Genetic Cancer Treatments

Sanford Health is looking for cancer patients willing to take part in a new genetic treatment trial.