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Sports

Jaidyn Coon fans ahead of the Iowa game in Sioux City

From Storm Lake to the Hawkeyes: A community cheers on one of its own

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 9:27 PM CST
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By Sophie Wyckoff
Storm Lake fans gathered in Sioux City to cheer on Iowa’s Jaidyn Coon, celebrating the player they watched grow up and the person they’ve come to admire.

News

Brava Roof Tile Iowa Men's Jersey Patch

Iowa Men’s Basketball announces Brava Roof Tile as first official jersey patch partner

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM CST
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By KCRG Staff
The University of Iowa Athletics Department and Hawkeye Men’s Basketball Team have announced Brava Roof Tile as the program’s first jersey patch partner.

Sports

Tyson Events Center new court

Sioux City unveils new basketball court at Tyson Events Center ahead of Iowa Hawkeyes matchup

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM CST
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By Nicolette Esper
The court will make its game debut Tuesday, Nov. 10, when the Iowa Hawkeyes take on Virginia Tech.

Sports

Beau Byers

Swisher boy to be kid captain as Iowa takes on Purdue

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM CST
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By KCRG Staff
Eight-year-old Beau Byers will accompany the Iowa Hawkeyes when they take the field Saturday against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Sports

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) is taken off the field due to injury against the...

Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in lower body after suffering neck injury

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 6:31 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker and former Iowa Hawkeye Jack Campbell says in a statement Wednesday that he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body days after he was carted off the field on a backboard during a game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Sports

(File Photo) Iowa tight end George Kittle carries the Heroes Trophy off the field after an...

Former Hawkeye George Kittle to serve as honorary captain at Saturday’s game

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 11:52 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Former University of Iowa tight end George Kittle will serve as honorary captain Saturday when the Hawkeyes take on No. 25 Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m on FOX.

News

Xavier Wilson is the only player back from last season’s Indian Hills men’s basketball team...

Indian Hills men’s basketball: new year, new roles

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Xavier Wilson is the only player back from last season’s Indian Hills men’s basketball team who played for the Warriors.

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The Ottumwa Bulldogs fell to Iowa City High 55-14 Friday night, as the Little Hawks built an...

Ottumwa Bulldogs fall to Iowa City High

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
The Ottumwa Bulldogs fell to Iowa City High 55-14 Friday night, as the Little Hawks built an early lead and added to it in the second half.

Sports

University of Iowa Wrestling

Iowa men’s wrestling announces 2026-27 times, TV schedule

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 1:16 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
The Hawkeyes will make six television appearances in the regular season.

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Pella Christian defeated Albia 56-28 Friday night, using a strong offensive performance to...

Pella Christian pulls away from Albia for 56-28 win

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 12:26 AM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Pella Christian defeated Albia 56-28 Friday night, using a strong offensive performance to pull away from the Blue Demons.
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Jared Benko

Meet Iowa State’s new Athletic Director

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM CDT
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By Gage Peterson and KCRG Staff
The university is hiring Jared Benko as their next athletic director.

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Albia looks to bounce back Friday night as the Blue Demons host Pella Christian.

KYOU Game of the Week: Albia vs Pella Christian

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 1:47 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Albia looks to bounce back Friday night as the Blue Demons host Pella Christian.

News

Fairfield’s undefeated season came to an end Monday, as the Trojans fell to Boone at the state...

Fairfield girls’ tennis undefeated season ends at state

Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Fairfield’s undefeated season came to an end Monday, as the Trojans fell to Boone at the state tournament in Pella.

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Albia (4-1) will face PCM (2-3) Friday in a matchup of teams coming off wins in their previous...

KYOU Game of the Week: Albia vs PCM

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 1:06 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Albia (4-1) will face PCM (2-3) Friday in a matchup of teams coming off wins in their previous games.

Sports

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard speaks...

Athletic Director Jamie Pollard announces he’s retiring early from Iowa State

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 9:08 AM CDT
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By KCCI
Iowa State’s longtime athletic director is leaving the university sooner than anticipated.

Sports

Reece Vander Zee's parents describe seeing game-winning catch against Michigan

Reece Vander Zee’s parents describe the moment their son made Iowa’s game-winning touchdown against Michigan

Updated: Sep. 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT
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By KCCI
Reece Vander Zee's parents say they expect this from their talented athlete.

Sports

Nevada Wolf Pack Coach Steve Alford

Former Iowa basketball head coach Steve Alford to retire

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 9:08 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Former Hawkeye head coach Steve Alford says he plans to retire from coaching at the end of this basketball season.

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Pekin pulled away from Van Buren County Thursday night, earning a 55-14 win over the Warriors.

Panthers remain unbeaten with win over Warriors

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 11:53 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Pekin pulled away from Van Buren County Friday night, earning a 55-14 win over the Warriors.

Sports

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey drives to the basket against Baylor during the first half of an...

Tamin Lipsey and dozens of other former student athletes granted 5th year of eligibility

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 9:26 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Former Iowa State basketball player Tamin Lipsey could soon make his return to the Cyclone court.

Sports

Hockey

Waldorf University launches women’s hockey program

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 6:58 AM CDT
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By Ryder Blair and Ida Rosenstein
Waldorf University will add a women’s hockey program to its athletic offerings beginning in fall 2027 under the American Collegiate Hockey Association.

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Van Buren County will host Pekin Thursday night in week 5 of football.

KYOU Game of the Week: Pekin vs Van Buren County

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 4:09 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Van Buren County will host Pekin Thursday night in week 5 of football.

Sports

Iowa State University logo

NCAA puts Iowa State men’s wrestling on year-long probation for recruiting violations

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
The NCAA announced Tuesday that it has placed the Iowa State men’s wrestling team on a one-year probation.

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EBF held off a late Sigourney-Keota comeback attempt Friday, winning 21-14.

EBF holds off Sigourney-Keota in final push

Updated: Sep. 19, 2026 at 12:09 AM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
EBF held off a late Sigourney-Keota comeback attempt Friday, winning 21-14.

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Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont will host Sigourney-Keota Friday night.

KYOU Game of the Week: EBF vs Sigourney-Keota

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 12:56 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont hosts Sigourney-Keota on Friday night

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Former University of Iowa offensive lineman Mike Elgin will serve as Honorary Captain when the...

Former Iowa lineman Mike Elgin to serve as Honorary Captain for matchup against UNI

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Former University of Iowa offensive lineman Mike Elgin will serve as Honorary Captain when the Hawkeyes face off against UNI at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.

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Nile Kron on the sidelines at an Iowa Valley football game on September 17, 2026.

Former Iowa Kid Captain Nile Kron dies at 9 years old

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Former University of Iowa Kid Captain, Nile Kron, died on September 15 at 9 years old.

Sports

FILE - Fans cheer before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick...

Iowa moves up 2027 football season opener

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
The University of Iowa and the University of North Dakota are moving up their season opener football game to August 28, 2027.

Sports

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) brings the ball up the court during the first half of an...

Former ISU player Tamin Lipsey joins lawsuit against NCAA seeking 5th year of eligibility

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 8:03 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Lipsey is among dozens of athletes from the high school class of 2022 who are suing the NCAA over its "five-for-five" rule change.

News

The Van Buren Warriors survived a late push from Cardinal on Friday night, beating the Comets...

Van Buren County football holds off Cardinal

Updated: Sep. 11, 2026 at 11:45 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
The Van Buren Warriors survived a late push from Cardinal on Friday night, beating the Comets 20-16.

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Cardinal football will host Van Buren County Friday night.

KYOU Game of the Week: Cardinal vs Van Buren County

Updated: Sep. 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Cardinal football will host Van Buren County Friday night.

National News

Michigan football UM Wolverines

MAC appeals result of Michigan-Western Michigan game that ended in controversy

Updated: Sep. 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM CDT
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By Kyle Beery and Jordan Gartner
Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday night in a controversial ending to the game.

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Dallas Center-Grimes jumped out to an early lead and never looked back Friday night, shutting...

Dallas Center-Grimes shuts out Ottumwa in home opener

Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 10:57 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Dallas Center-Grimes jumped out to an early lead and never looked back Friday night, shutting out Ottumwa 54-0.

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Six-year-old Harlow Taube from Orion, Illinois, who has a rare metabolic condition, will...

QC 6-year-old battling rare disease taking field as Hawkeye Kid Captain for opener

Updated: Sep. 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
Six-year-old Harlow Taube from Orion, Illinois, who has a rare metabolic condition, will represent the Hawkeyes as Kid Captain at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.

News

The Ottumwa Bulldogs will look to carry the momentum from their season-opening win into their...

KYOU Game of the Week: Ottumwa vs Dallas Center-Grimes

Updated: Sep. 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
The Ottumwa Bulldogs will look to carry the momentum from their season-opening win into their home opener against Dallas Center-Grimes.

Sports

Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor speaks to reporters at the team's NCAA college football...

Cyclones new QB Jaylen Raynor shows how quickly he can win friends. Now can he win games?

Updated: Sep. 3, 2026 at 6:55 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Cyclones will find out soon what the transfer quarterback from Arkansas State can do in a game.

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The Trojans pulled away from the Bobcats Friday night, earning a 41-12 victory.

Fairfield pulls away from Benton Community in week one play

Updated: Aug. 29, 2026 at 12:33 AM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
The Trojans pulled away from the Bobcats Friday night, earning a 41-12 victory.

News

The Fairfield Trojans will host the Benton Community Bobcats at Trojan Stadium in a Week 1...

KYOU Game of the Week football: Fairfield vs Benton

Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 12:35 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
The Fairfield Trojans will host the Benton Community Bobcats at Trojan Stadium in a Week 1 matchup.

Sports

Gary Dolphin has been doing play-by-play as the “Voice of the Hawkeyes” for 29 years.

Gary Dolphin, Mike Hlas added to Kinnick Media Wall of Fame

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
The class will be recognized on the field before kickoff of Iowa’s home football game against Northern Iowa on September 19.

Sports

ESPN shared its top 100 player preseason prediction Wednesday, and three Iowa players are...

ESPN names 3 Hawkeyes to top 100 football ranking

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
The University of Iowa’s football season opens next week, and some of the Hawkeyes are being highlighted for their chance to shine this year.

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Davenport Northwest enjoying trip to Little League World Series

Davenport Northwest advances in Little League World Series

Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM CDT
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By Joey Donia
The Davenport Northwest Little League threw a combined no-hitter and beat California on Friday, winning 1-0.

News

Pekin will host Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in Week 0 football play after Davis County...

KYOU Game of the Week: Pekin vs EBF

Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Solae Pope-White
Pekin will host Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in Week 0 football play after Davis County canceled its 2026 varsity season due to low participation numbers.

Sports

Her extension comes after a years of wins for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa extends Athletics Director Beth Goetz’s contract

Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 11:21 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
The University of Iowa announced Thursday that it has extended Athletic Director Beth Goetz’s contract through January 31, 2032.

Sports

Kade Pieper

Iowa’s Kade Pieper named first team in preseason AP All-America list

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 11:57 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Iowa’s Center Kade Pieper was named for first-team offense in AP’s preseason All-America teams.

NFL

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles guard John Niland (74), right, shakes hands with retired Dallas...

Super Bowl champion and Hawkeye Hall of Famer John Niland dies at 82

Updated: Aug. 17, 2026 at 6:28 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
John Niland, a three-time All-Pro guard who helped the Dallas Cowboys win their first Super Bowl championship, has died.

Sports

A view from inside the professional ballpark at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville,...

Royals-Red Sox to play in 4th MLB game at Field of Dreams, Dyersville secures economic growth

Updated: Aug. 14, 2026 at 11:22 AM CDT
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By Keegan Turnbough
Major League Baseball will return to the Field of Dreams in 2027.

Sports

A view from inside the professional ballpark at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville,...

Philadelphia Phillies top Minnesota Twins at MLB Field of Dreams game

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
After a four-year hiatus, Major League Baseball returns to the iconic Field of Dreams movie site.

Sports

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates a basket against the Oklahoma City...

Pacers, Timberwolves to play NBA preseason game at Hilton Coliseum

Updated: Aug. 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
This is the fourth NBA exhibition game played at Hilton, but the first since 2018.

Sports

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Davis County school district cancels its varsity football season

Updated: Aug. 11, 2026 at 6:03 AM CDT
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By KYOU Staff
The Davis County Community School District says it’s cancelling its varsity season because of low participation and player safety concerns.

Sports

University of Iowa named its Kid Captains for the Hawkeye football season.

7 eastern Iowa children named 2026 Hawkeye Kid Captains

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 7:28 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
The University of Iowa Health Care picks pediatric patients each football season to honor as Kid Captains and share their inspirational stories of resilience.

Sports

Former President Barack Obama surprised the WNBA All-Stars during the WNBA Changemaker Day at...

Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center

Updated: Jul. 24, 2026 at 12:43 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Caitlin Clark was in awe after meeting former President Barack Obama after he surprised the WNBA All-Stars on Friday at his Presidential Center.
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