How one small-town Iowa factory fuels March Madness

Every hoop you see during March Madness, every rim slammed on during an NBA game — it all comes from one factory in a town of 4,150 people in rural Iowa.

| 19 mins ago

Subscribe to the HawkCentral YouTube channel today

If you spend time on YouTube, subscribe to our channel today so that you don't miss any of our interviews, reactions and more.

NCAA tournament 2019: Print your bracket here

All of our March Madness coverage is here, including a 2019 NCAA tournament printable bracket.

| 1 day ago

First-round NCAA ticket prices in Des Moines going up

Ticketmaster is advertising prices as high as $1,790 for all three NCAA Tournament sessions in Des Moines.

| 2 hours ago

Home success has Iowa confident ahead of NCAA Tournament

One of eight Division I women's basketball teams to go undefeated at home this year, the Hawkeyes are happy their postseason begins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

| 2 hours ago

Timelapse: NCAA Tournament basketball court installed in Des Moines

Watch workers take apart the Iowa Wolves basketball court and install the NCAA Tournament basketball court in about 4 hours overnight March 16-17, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

2 hours ago

Here’s how you can watch 2019 NCAA Tournament teams practice in Des Moines

Even if you're unable to attend the games in Des Moines, you can still get in on the action at the free, open-to-the-public practices.

| 5 hours ago

Iowa’s Austin DeSanto discusses growth and maturity

Iowa's Austin DeSanto discusses growth, maturity, and what he's learned since he transferred to join the Hawkeyes.

9 hours ago

Iowa’s Alex Marinelli on the upcoming NCAA Championships

Iowa's Alex Marinelli discusses the Hawkeyes' mindset heading into the 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships.

9 hours ago

Iowa coach Tom Brands discusses Spencer Lee

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands discusses sophomore 125-pounder Spencer Lee ahead of the 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships.

10 hours ago

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands: ‘They are in this thing to win it’

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands previews the upcoming NCAA Wrestling Championships.

10 hours ago

Archive photos: Legendary wrestler, coach Dan Gable off the mat

17 hours ago

Dan Gable won the first of his 2 NCAA titles 50 years ago

Dan Gable is arguably the most famous Iowan of this generation, and maybe the most famous Iowan ever

| 18 hours ago

Lisa Bluder talks about landing a No. 2 seed and breaks down the Iowa City bracket

21 hours ago

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women to host first two rounds of NCAA tournament

21 hours ago

Iowa women land 2020 Minnesota prep Lauren Jensen

A Big Ten Tournament title celebration, a selection show watch party and now, a commitment. Monday was a busy day for Iowa women's basketball.

| 23 hours ago

Baer provides voice of experience for Iowa

Baer is only Hawkeye with NCAA Tournament experience, which he'll be eager to share with his younger teammates as they get ready to meet Cincinnati

| 1 day ago

March Madness big for employee morale, Des Moines companies say

The results of a new survey shows that the excitement around the college basketball playoffs is actually good for employee morale and engagement.

| 1 day ago

Nicholas Baer on his last go-around as Hawkeye

Nicholas Baer is the only Iowa player with previous NCAA Tournament experience. What does he plan to tell his teammates?

1 day ago

Everything you need to dominate your March Madness pool

USA TODAY Sports provides a one-stop for the 2018 NCAA tournament with all the analysis and insight you'll need to win your office pool.

| 1 day ago

Iowa basketball: Hawkeyes open NCAA Tournament against Cincinnati

Iowa will face No. 7 seed Cincinnati in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 12:15 p.m Friday, March 22. The winner between 10-seed Iowa and Cincinnati will play Sunday vs. Tennessee or Colgate.

1 day ago

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes baseball wins series against Cal State-Northridge

1 day ago

Luka Garza on Iowa’s NCAA draw

Iowa center Luka Garza will fulfill a childhood dream by playing in the NCAA Tournament.

1 day ago

How to watch Iowa’s NCAA Tournament game

CBS is picking up the broadcast of Friday's 11:15 a.m. CST game between 10-seeded Hawkeyes and 7 seed Cincinnati

| 1 day ago

Fran McCaffery discusses Cincinnati matchup

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery reacts to his team getting a No. 10 seed for the NCAA Tournament.

1 day ago

Leistikow: Why Hawkeyes are upbeat about NCAA opener

Columbus-bound Iowa has won 16 straight games out of conference and has played some of its best basketball on neutral sites this season.

| 1 day ago

Des Moines’ NCAA field: The Pitinos vs. Louisville, country’s funkiest jump shot

In terms of off-the-court intrigue, there's no game more appealing than Louisville vs. Minnesota.

| 1 day ago

MSU, Michigan headline NCAA Tournament teams in Des Moines

March Madness officially kicked off Sunday evening, as the field of 68 teams was announced live on CBS. Here are the teams coming to Des Moines next week.

| 1 day ago

Hawkeyes will face Cincinnati in NCAA Tourney

Iowa, losers of five of its final six games, slide to a 10 seed and will face a Bearcats team playing just an hour from home

| 1 day ago

Analysis: How good are Des Moines’ games? Plus breakdowns for Iowa, ISU

One of the more eventful college basketball seasons in recent memory for the state of Iowa is reaching its climax. Selection Sunday is here.

| 1 day ago

How to buy tickets for Hawkeyes’ NCAA game

Iowa fans have two options for paying their way in to see the Hawkeyes battle Cincinnati in Columbus, Ohio

| 1 day ago

NCAA Tournament 2019: Best players in the Des Moines bracket

1 day ago

Hawkeyes men’s basketball reacts to 10 seed

1 day ago

Baer: Ready for a bar fight against Cincinnati

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer reacts to the draw of Cincinnati on Friday in Columbus, Ohio.

1 day ago

Tyler Cook’s reaction to Iowa’s bracket draw

Tyler Cook discusses Iowa's No. 10 seed and first-round matchup with Cincinnati.

1 day ago

War at West Gym, World Cup highlight busy wrestling weekend

War at West Gym, World Cup, and the NAIA women's nationals highlighted a busy wrestling weekend in Iowa.

| 1 day ago

UPDATED: Last-minute Selection Sunday bracket projections for Iowa State, Iowa

The Hawkeyes' seeding matchup seems pretty clear. Iowa State could be a No. 6 or No. 5. And Des Moines might be Michigan West next week.

| 2 days ago

Leistikow: Bohannon, Hawkeyes learn important lesson

After being held scoreless for just the fourth time in his career, Bohannon vows to bounce back in the NCAA Tournament.

| 3 days ago

Iowa men are firmly in NCAA Tournament fold

Hawkeyes ended season losing five of six games, but that won't matter when compared to other equally flawed teams; look for them to get an 8 or 9 seed

| 3 days ago

Baer examines the big picture after B1G loss

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer was shut out in the scoring column after his 17-point game in the tournament opener.

3 days ago