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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.
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More than 120 Iowa volunteers logged over 5,400 bumble bee observations in 2025, helping scientists track endangered pollinators. The grassroots effort tripled in just one year as everyday citizens caught, chilled, and photographed bees to save nearly 50 North American species.
Scientists discovered a species of bull ant that uses the moon to navigate in complete darkness, compensating for its movement across the sky like ancient sailors used the North Star. The finding reveals nature has even more clever navigation tricks than we realized.
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.
Triple-A baseball players stepped onto the iconic Field of Dreams in Iowa for a magical night mixing movie nostalgia with real prospects. The Iowa Cubs beat St. Paul 6-3 while fans emerged from the cornfield maze to watch future stars play ball. #
Iowa State senior Owen Sawyer just became the first golfer in 24 years to win back-to-back Iowa Amateur Championships, capping his victory with a flawless final round. The hometown hero's historic performance earned him a shot at the national stage.
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.
A wind turbine factory that sat empty for over a decade is back in action, bringing more than 100 manufacturing jobs to West Branch, Iowa. The reopening marks a major comeback for clean energy production in America's heartland.
Hundreds of high school seniors across north central North Dakota gathered to be celebrated for their academic excellence and community leadership. The 30-year tradition recognizes students as they prepare to take their talents across the country.
Cora Schut, a high school wrestler from Sioux Center, Iowa, has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship created specifically for adopted athletes who share a love of wrestling. The award honors Brian Keck, an Ohio state champion who was adopted at 15 and dedicated his life to creating opportunities for young wrestlers.
A pit bull named Theodore has a rare genetic mutation that gives him a fluffy, teddy bear coat on a classic pit bull face. After being rehomed six times, he finally found his perfect match with Joanna Meadows.
North Korea's Naegohyang FC claimed the Asian Women's Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza, extending the nation's remarkable run of success in women's soccer. The win adds another trophy to North Korea's growing collection of international women's soccer championships.
North Africa's AI startup scene is heating up fast, with deal activity nearly doubling in 2025 as the broader Middle East and North Africa region pulled in $858 million in AI funding. Egypt alone saw 88% more AI deals than the year before, signaling a wave of new founders building smart tech solutions.
Despite years of political tension, hundreds of South Koreans cheered through pouring rain as a North Korean women's football team defeated a local squad 2-1 on Wednesday. The match marks the first time North Korean athletes have competed in South Korea since 2018.
Three University of Iowa researchers are proving that observing nature makes better scientists. Their birdwatching hobby sharpens their work in paleontology, psychology, and engineering.
Iowa has become America's wind energy champion, generating 60% of its electricity from over 6,400 wind turbines. The heartland state is proving renewable energy can power modern life at massive scale.
Iowa foster children will now keep their Social Security survivor benefits in investment accounts instead of losing them to state expenses. When they turn 18, they'll have funds for college, a home, or starting their careers.
Forty beagles are getting a second chance at life thanks to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. The dogs were among more than 1,500 rescued from one of the largest breeding and research facilities in the country.
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