Men’s Golf: Iowa State Sixth After 36 Holes at Big 12 Championships
TRINITY, Texas – Iowa State was steady on the first day of the Big 12 Men’s Golf Championships, standing in sixth place after 36 holes at at Whispering Pines Golf Club. The
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TRINITY, Texas – Iowa State was steady on the first day of the Big 12 Men’s Golf Championships, standing in sixth place after 36 holes at at Whispering Pines Golf Club. The
By Shandel Richardson, Sun Sentinel – MIAMI — Miami Heat standouts Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are fully healthy and ready Saturday’s postseason opener against the New York Knicks. Although coach Erik
By Robin Erb and Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press – As his teammates prepared Friday night for their series opener at Yankee Stadium, Tigers outfielder Delmon Young was arraigned in a Manhattan
In this life the majority of us ask very little, and expect even less; and invariability that is exactly what we end up with. For the most part we are law abiding,
George C. Ford, CR Gazette – Principal Financial Group, with operations in Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha, on Friday reported higher first-quarter net income and operating revenues. The Des Moines-based insurance and financial
Jeff Linder, CR Gazette – DES MOINES — Results/schedule for high school events at Friday’s session of the Drake Relays: BOYS Shot put — 1. Shaquille Wells (Urbandale), 55-5 1/2; 2. Derrick
On Monday, April 23rd, 41-year-old Thomas Michael Arndt of Manly received a suspended 2 year prison sentence through a voluntary negotiated plea of guilt to a reduced charge of attempted 3rd degree
DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad has filed an amicus brief in the lead ammunition lawsuit brought forth by the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter against the Iowa Administrative Rules Review Committee and the
By Kevin G. Hall, McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy’s weaker-than-expected growth in the first three months of this year renewed concerns Friday that the nation’s fragile recovery might stall.
By Michael Miller, Nicole Santa Cruz and Esmeralda Bermudez, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — A wayward dolphin that accidentally swam into the Bolsa Chica wetlands off the coast of Orange
By Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Some parts of the United States, particularly the West, could face an active wildfire season this year, federal officials have warned, adding
By Rafia Zakaria- One year after the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 2, things are far from settled in that part of the world. The most familiar image
By Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times – NEW YORK — Welcome home, space shuttle Enterprise. The NASA shuttle soared over the Statue of Liberty and the world’s most famous skyline Friday morning
By Rene Stutzman, The Orlando Sentinel – SANFORD, Fla. — A judge in the George Zimmerman case said Friday that he wants more information about the $200,000 donors sent to the defendant’s
By Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — I already miss the Bowl Championship Series like an old pair of shoes that might have stepped in something. Is it really
By Dan Wiederer, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — Perhaps one day, way up the road, Rick Spielman will reveal the true secrets of his first draft as Vikings general manager. Maybe
By K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune – CHICAGO — The journey began with an improbable comeback victory — and one goal in mind — against the Lakers on Christmas Day in Los Angeles.
By Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — On a night when too many of his teammates proved they didn’t give a whit, Minnesota Timberwolves center Brad Miller said farewell to
By Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press – NEW YORK — The Lions’ aging, underappreciated offensive line got a face-lift in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday when Iowa’s Riley Reiff,
By Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times – NEW YORK — The NFL, a league that has long embraced its tradition, tried something new Thursday night. A no-huddle draft. The picks were coming
By Daniel Brown, San Jose Mercury News – NEW YORK — Backstage at the Radio City Music Hall, in a hallway just outside the players’ green room, Andrew Luck squeezed past his
By Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press – NEW YORK — Riley Reiff didn’t pay much attention to his draft-day fall. He spent a good portion of Thursday night in the barn behind
By Tyler Dunne, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – GREEN BAY, Wis. — Rick Spielman appeared to be having a lot of fun this week. The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins already had their
By Dan Wiederer, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — Perhaps one day, way up the road, Rick Spielman will reveal the secrets of his first draft as Vikings general manager. Maybe one
By Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel – WASHINGTON — As they looked ahead to the start of the NBA playoffs, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade noted Thursday how they’ve come together in their
United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a McLaughlin man convicted of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor and two counts of abusive sexual contact was sentenced on April
FRESNO, Calif. — Two Mexican nationals made their initial appearance in federal court Wednesday on charges of trafficking in counterfeit goods after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer: April 17 was a significant day. It was the final day to file your taxes since April 15 fell on Sunday. It was designated Tax Freedom Day since
Gov. Branstad today signed the following legislation into law: House File 675: An Act concerning mechanics’ liens including the establishment of a state construction registry for residential construction property, and including effect
by Matt Marquardt – MASON CITY – Take caution on Mason City streets over the next 7-10 days. A Des Moines line painting company is in town painting the pavement and streets
Diane Heldt, CR Gazette – Protesters opposed to budget cuts at the University of Northern Iowa challenged state regents and UNI President Ben Allen today to meet with them to discuss why
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team erupted for seven runs in the sixth inning to propel the Hawkeyes to a 7-0 victory and to salvage a split in
McClatchy-Tribune News Service – The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune – ——— Never one to eat his words, Newt Gingrich is nonetheless being fed replay after replay of the famous
By Claudia Sandoval – Young Latino voters may hold the key to the White House door. They increased their support for Democrats at a larger rate than any other youth group in
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – MASON CITY – Joey VanZomeren, Executive Director of the Northern Lights Homeless Shelters would like to invite all of you to a huge warehouse sale
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Tanesha Edmond (So., St. Elizabeth, Jamaica) and Emily Burchett (Fr., Mayview, MO) both set region records, and the Trojan men swept the throwing titles at the NJCAA Region
By Gracie Bonds Staples, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – ATLANTA — He has a website, a blog, a YouTube channel and he’s on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. If you want to know University
The Philadelphia Inquirer – ACT OF VALOR 1 1/2 stars. This action film’s claim to fame is that it stars active-duty Navy SEALs. The problem is that these stoic warriors infect Act
By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — It may take half a decade for the couple in “The Five-Year Engagement” to make it to the altar, but the romantic
By Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — “Bernie,” a quirky tragi-comedy starring Jack Black as a meticulous mortician, a faithful Methodist, a good neighbor and an improbable murderer, is