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Former Navy SEAL Troy Van Beek traded combat missions for solar panels, building a company that helps thousands of veterans find skilled careers in Iowa's booming clean energy sector. Now he's fighting to keep those opportunities alive.
A team of four underclassmen just rewrote University of Iowa swimming history, breaking a school record that's stood for years. Even better, one athlete set two records in a single race.
Twin brothers Derek and Alex Koops spent three and a half weeks placing over 9,000 dominoes just 1 centimeter tall using tweezers, successfully toppling them all in 90 seconds for a new world record. The Sioux Center duo conquered their most frustrating build yet to claim a record all their own.
MidAmerican Energy is expanding radar systems that keep wind turbine warning lights off until planes actually approach, reducing light pollution across Iowa's countryside. The technology has been so successful that it keeps lights off up to 98% of the time while still protecting aircraft.
Gary Patton just rewrote the record books at 80, running a mile in 6:38 and proving age is just a number. The Iowa native shaved four seconds off a decade-old world record that stood since 2014.
Iowa researchers discovered that acetazolamide, a cheap medication already used for glaucoma and altitude sickness, could help people fighting opioid addiction stay clean by blocking the brain's craving cycle. The breakthrough targets a problem current treatments can't solve: the growing desire to use again after getting sober.
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell and his wife Megan are celebrating their first child on the way after his standout NFL season. The college sweethearts, who both starred as athletes at the University of Iowa, shared their joyful news with fans this week.
Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would replace constantly blinking red lights on wind turbines with smart sensors that only activate when aircraft approach. The change would give rural residents their starry nights back while keeping planes safe.
A Davenport gallery owner just set a Guinness World Record with her collection of 38,000 spoons that tell America's story. What started as a gift from her great-grandmother 36 years ago has become a museum celebrating 250 years of history.
Sioux City's school district just welcomed its first electric buses, funded almost entirely by a $5.6 million EPA grant. The quiet, zero-emission vehicles will soon carry students on 25% of the district's routes while saving thousands in fuel costs.
Iowa lawmakers are solving a surprising problem: thousands of constantly blinking red lights on wind turbines keeping neighbors awake at night. New sensor technology will make the lights activate only when aircraft approach, ending the nightly light show while keeping planes safe.
Iowa State pulled off a thrilling comeback Monday night, defeating second-ranked Houston 70-67 after trailing late in the game. Nate Heise hit the go-ahead three-pointer with just over a minute left, leading the Cyclones to their second top-10 win in three days.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team landed the No. 11 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament committee's first reveal, earning them the chance to host opening rounds. With a strong 19-5 record, the team is one of six Big Ten programs in the top 16.
North Iowa Bulls captain Brody Dietz just became his team's all-time single-season assist leader while helping secure a decisive victory. The 20-year-old's milestone moment shows how young athletes are rewriting their team's history books one game at a time.
What started with 9 breast cancer survivors has exploded into a community of 260 women gathering at Iowa State's annual Pink Out basketball game. The 17-year tradition proves that awareness campaigns can create real, lasting impact.
Iowa is about to pass a law allowing people to buy electric vehicles directly from manufacturers, ending a decades-old requirement that forces buyers to go through third-party dealers. The change means Iowans won't have to drive to neighboring states just to buy an EV.
After a devastating fire last month, a cat rescue shelter in Iowa is getting back on its feet thanks to volunteers who cleared debris and started repairs. The Traphouse of Appanoose County is one step closer to reopening its doors to cats in need.
One Iowa father's daily baseball ritual accidentally made retired pitcher Kyle Farnsworth the most-searched player in the entire state. His secret? Playing Immaculate Grid 20-30 times every single day.
Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow electric vehicle makers like Tesla and Rivian to sell cars directly to customers, eliminating the need for traditional dealerships. If passed, Iowans could buy EVs in their home state instead of traveling elsewhere.
Transcendental meditation doesn't just calm your mind. New research shows it actually turns down genes linked to aging and stress.
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