Ten years after Ed Thomas murder, Parkersburg still honors and mourns his memory

In 2009, a former player stopped short the legendary life of Aplington-Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas; 10 years later, emotions are still raw

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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 volleyball coach Bond Shymansky fired after ‘major’ NCAA violation

Iowa announced the firing of Bond Shymansky, culminating what’s been a turbulent last month for the Hawkeyes volleyball program.

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PODCAST: ‘Hawk Central’ podcast talks with Kelton Copeland

Chad Leistikow, Chris Williams and Ross Peterson also go through Iowa’s schedule, ranking them from easiest to toughest. The opinions, naturally, vary.

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Nate Stanley gets to work with Oliver Martin

The Michigan transfer wide receiver might not be eligible this season, but Iowa's QB still likes what he sees; Epenesa and Wirfs talk about epic battles.

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Why A.J. Epenesa appreciates Iowa’s coaches

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa also explains his "stacked" Hawkeye Championship team in Iowa's offseason program.

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Is Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs becoming meaner?

Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs has been challenged by his position coach to be more aggressive on the field.

1 day ago

Tristan Wirfs loves practicing against the best

Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs goes against A.J. Epenesa in practice, and both of them benefit. Hear him explain:

1 day ago

A.J. Epenesa has thoughts on getting better

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa has studied last year's Hawkeye starters and knows exactly what trait he would steal from each. Hear what he says:

1 day ago

Nate Stanley’s is bonding with Oliver Martin

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley has wasted no time in getting to know new wide receiver Oliver Martin. Who does he compare him to? Listen:

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Iowa lands 3-star 2020 DB from Florida

Keylen Gulley is Iowa's fourth 2020 commit in the last week.

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A look at 9 world-team wrestlers with Iowa ties

Many of the 2019 world teams include wrestlers from Iowa.

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Iowa native Nick Nurse, NBA championship coach of Toronto Raptors

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Watch live June 21: Kurt Warner at the Register’s Sports Awards

The Register's fourth annual Sports Awards will be streamed live June 21 at DesMoinesRegister.com and on our Facebook page.

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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.

| 3 days ago

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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Hawkeyes land 2020 WR Quavon Matthews

Another day, another piece added to Iowa's 2020 class.

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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.

5 days ago

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 pushing himself again this summer

Entering his junior season, Garza knows he must try to replace what Tyler Cook gave the Hawkeyes the past three years

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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:

6 days ago

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."

| 6 days ago

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

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

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

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.

Kirk Ferentz wants more time to watch film

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

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?

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