50 years ago, the NBA’s Warriors tried to draft Iowa girls’ basketball star

Denise Long of Union-Whitten had one of the most storied prep careers in Iowa history, but nothing prepared her for being drafted by the NBA.

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Iowa State’s AD helped rescue a Lake Panorama boater last weekend

According to the Guthrie County Sheriff's Dept., Iowa State athletic director “Jamie Pollard and his sons displayed very “Iowa nice”

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How does Iowa DOT rule on personalized plates?

While the vast majority of the plate requests the Iowa DOT goes through are approved, a few are easy to reject. Here's how the DOT decides.

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PODCAST: ‘Hawk Central’ podcast: An indepth interview with Kirk Ferentz

Chad Leistikow goes one-on-one with Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz that comprises most of our Hawk Central radio show.

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Quiz: Would you approve these license plates?

While most rejected license plate requests are easy to spot, a few are trickier to pin down. See how many of these actual requests you'd approve.

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Wrestling: HWC’s Kayla Miracle makes 2019 world team

Kayla Miracle made her first Senior World Team on Saturday night in Lincoln, a year after coming up just short.

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HWC’s Kayla Miracle on her evolution as a wrestler

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Kayla Miracle went to dark places to make the 2019 World Team.

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Kayla Miracle, 2019 women’s freestyle world team member

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Kayla Miracle makes 2019 Senior World Team. She beat Mallory Velte, two matches to none, at Final X in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Wrestling: HWC’s Alli Ragan makes seventh world team

“We’re onto worlds now, and I need to get on top of that podium.”

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Alli Ragan makes her seventh Senior World Team

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Alli Ragan makes her seventh Senior World Team. She beat fellow HWC wrestler Lauren Louive, two matches to none, at Final X.

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2020 DE Yahya Black commits to Hawkeyes

For the second time in less than a week, Iowa has added a solid prospect to its 2020 class.

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Wrestling: Final X matchup breakdown

As many as seven wrestlers with Iowa ties could ultimately make the 2019 World Team in either men’s or women’s freestyle wrestling.

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HWC’s Kayla Miracle is ready for Mallory Velte

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Kayla Miracle discusses her preparation for Final X in Lincoln.

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Alli Ragan is ready to make another world team

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Alli Ragan discusses her preparation for Final X.

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HWC’s Lauren Louive ahead of Final X in Lincoln

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Lauren Louive talks about her preparation for Final X.

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Luka Garza on offseason roster changes

Iowa center Luka Garza was surprised to see teammates leave, but says season expectations are unchanged. Hear more:

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Megan Gustafson getting second WNBA chance

It didn't even take a month away for Megan Gustafson to find another place in the WNBA. Turns out it's in the same place she got her brief start -- in Dallas.

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Mark and Chris Perry set for brotherly coaching clash

"Deep down, maybe secretly, there’s that edge. Of course you want to win."

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Leistikow: The physical side of Ferentz’s coaching evolution

Kirk Ferentz's recent trip to a Dave Matthews Band concert sets the backdrop for how he approaches football, life and coaching longevity.

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Mark Perry talks about growing up with brother Chris

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At Final X, Mark and Chris Perry set for another coaching clash

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Mark Perry discusses coaching against his brother Chris.

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The biggest question facing the 2019 Hawkeyes?

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz would love to know what to expect from this one position in the upcoming season.

4 days ago

Kirk Ferentz wants more time to watch film

Kirk Ferentz talks about a football world, as the head coach, with so many distractions.

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What Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz would like to change

Kirk Ferentz is asked if he could request one thing from new Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren, what would it be?

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Photos: Legendary Iowa 6-on-6 girls’ basketball player Denise Long

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Hawkeyes land 2020 offensive lineman Mason Richman

Mason Richman is Iowa's third 2020 offensive lineman commit, joining Josh Volk and Tyler Elsbury.

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Joe Wieskamp ready to seize his Hawkeye moment

The sophomore went through the NBA Draft process while his college team changed dramatically; he's back to "help this team go as far as we can go."

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Joe Wieskamp hopes for an NBA future

Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp has the NBA in the back of his mind, but is focused on leading the Hawkeyes this winter. Hear more:

5 days ago

Fran McCaffery prepares without Jordan Bohannon

Iowa's senior point guard might miss the year after surgery, but his coach says there are other options; the low post looks stacked with two returners

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Fran McCaffery on his son, Patrick

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery wants to give his son, Patrick, a chance to play right away and also has plans for replacing Jordan Bohannon. Listen:

6 days ago

Kirk Ferentz on Oliver Martin’s arrival at Iowa

"We think very highly of him," Kirk Ferentz says of Michigan wide-receiver transfer Oliver Martin.

6 days ago

Leistikow: Iowa football welcomes the Oliver Martin era

There are no hard feelings from Iowa, which happily introduced Martin to the team on Monday night.

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Photos: Wide receiver Oliver Martin transfers to Iowa

6 days ago

‘The Ironmen’ film nears production and casting

While the producer pushes for his Kinnick pick "The Ironmen" will be having an open casting call for two walk on part on June 22 at FilmScene

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Peterson: Ex-Iowa guard Isaiah Moss brings Kansas instant shooting cred

The successful recruitment of former Iowa shooting whiz Isaiah Moss means the Big 12 must respect Kansas' 3-point shooting again.

Report: Oliver Martin is transferring to Iowa

The former Iowa City West star would have at least two years of eligibility at Iowa.

Leistikow: Why Bakari Evelyn’s Iowa commitment is good news

In an interview with the Register, Evelyn explains why he is becoming the first graduate transfer of the Fran McCaffery era.

Hawkeyes land Valpo graduate transfer Bakari Evelyn

Amid an offseason that's included departures and uncertainty, Iowa has found the backcourt piece it desperately needed.

Iowa women basketball adds first 2021 commit

The Iowa women's basketball team has landed its first 2021 piece.