Throwers ignite Iowa City West boys, which earn 15 automatic state qualifications

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — Colin Whitters’ reaction to a breezy throwing competition was minimal. He didn’t overcompensate. He didn’t overthink. “You just have to adjust a …

IOWA CLASS 3A SQM TRACK: Atlantic goes for state at Glenwood SQM

GLENWOOD – Ethan McNeal and Lila Wiedersten were the big qualifiers for Atlantic’s track teams at Thursday’s Iowa Class 3A state qualifying meet in Glenwood. McNeal, a sophomore, and Wiederstein, a junior, each qualified in three events, winning two apiece …

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Iowa 911 professionals warn of legislation impacting emergency service programs

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa 911 professionals are warning of legislation that would impact emergency service programs across the state. The Iowa Chapters of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and the National Emergency …

Western Iowa communities placed under mandatory water restrictions

AVOCA, Iowa (KETV) - A utility company has put several communities in western Iowa under the highest level of water restrictions to protect the drinking water that is left, KETV reports. Regional Water Rural Water Association announced “Level Red” …

Iowa citizen review boards in limbo

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The future of citizen review boards in the state of Iowa is in limbo as a bill banning the groups statewide awaits the Governor’s signature. Board members talked somberly about what they’ve accomplished since forming in 2021. …

Baseball Game Thread: Oregon @ Iowa

No. 5 Oregon shuts down Iowa early in 7 inning game

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa had their hands full on Thursday night versus Oregon. The Ducks finished this game early, in just seven innings. Oregon dominated from start to finish in the 10-0 win over the Hawkeyes. A grand slam from Carter Garate in the …

Mount Vernon girls, Iowa City West boys, among top performers in state qualifier meets

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (KCRG) - 3A and 4A contenders punched their ticket to next week’s state qualifying meet. The Mount Vernon girls won the team race in their state qualifying meet at home, scoring 167 team points. The Iowa City West boys were a similar …

Caitlin Clark partners with Musco Lighting to provide new sports court to Iowa school

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - A central Iowa school is getting a new multi-use outdoor court thanks to former Hawkeye and WNBA star Caitlin Clark, KCCI reports. Her foundation teamed up with Musco Lighting to donate it to Weeks Middle School in Des Moines. …