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Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Josh Turek secured Iowa's Democratic Senate nomination, setting up a November showdown that could shift the balance of power in Washington. The state representative who already flipped one Republican seat in 2022 now aims to do it again on a bigger stage.
David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.
The US Senate just gave NASA unprecedented freedom to race back to the Moon and build a permanent base there. The bold move cuts through years of red tape to help America beat China to the lunar south pole.
Rising Nigerian track star Olaolu Olatunde brings his record-breaking speed to a new team as he opens his 2026 indoor season. After claiming gold for Nigeria and shattering school records, the 23-year-old sprinter is ready to race for the University of Iowa.
Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.
Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.
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.
A British brake manufacturer just celebrated its 1,000th Formula 1 race, a milestone spanning nearly six decades of engineering excellence. AP Racing's components have powered more than 900 Grand Prix victories since 1967.
A record 350 people packed an Iowa events center to honor local businesses driving regional growth. The surge in attendance signals growing momentum for northwest Iowa's four-county economic revival.
Iowa's annual Pick-Up Iowa program launches April 1st with a mission to beautify waterways, roadways, and neighborhoods across the state. Organizers are calling for volunteers of all ages to join the three-month cleanup effort.
A small Nigerian town becomes the global center of road racing as it hosts the world's only Gold Label 10km race this weekend. Okpekpe's race has grown from local event to international powerhouse in just over a decade.
Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.
Forget expensive motorsports. Ice racing lets everyday drivers experience the pure joy of sideways driving for the cost of winter tires and weekend mornings on frozen lakes.
BMW is taking a family station wagon racing at one of the world's most punishing tracks. What started as an April Fool's joke is now heading to the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in May.
German driver Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 Academy victory on the streets of Montréal after a dramatic race filled with thrilling overtakes and last-lap tension. The Aston Martin-backed driver for Prema Racing fought from fourth on the grid to take the checkered flag in the reverse-grid race.
A unique sailing competition welcomes everyone from legends to first-timers, proving the most exciting ocean racing class thrives on community over competition. The Trin'40 race in France celebrates what makes Class 40 sailing special: world-class athletes and passionate amateurs racing side by side.
A key Senate leader is pushing back against proposed cuts that would slash NASA's budget by nearly a quarter. Senator Jerry Moran says he'll fight to keep America's space agency funded at stable levels.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.
A Milford, Iowa resident is celebrating the volunteer spirit that defines heartland communities. His letter reminds us that when crisis hits, neighbors show up without hesitation.
In Bloomfield, Iowa, volunteers transformed an abandoned movie theater into a thriving community hub and continue quietly filling gaps across their town. Their efforts prove that everyday people stepping up can create lasting change.
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