Cedar Rapids teen sentenced to life with parole for 2023 murder
Dante Irvin, 17, was convicted of killing Michael McCune in a premeditated attack.
Prominent Christian conservative leader Vander Plaats endorses Steen for Iowa governor
Iowa AG's Office to Review Fatal Police Shooting of Marion Teen
Crime
Waterloo Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Drug Case
Michelle Bruno pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Court Allows Mother of Slain Anamosa Prison Nurse to Sue State
Lawsuit over 2021 attack by inmates can proceed on individual claims of wrongful death, loss of consortium and emotional distress
Marion financial planner sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion
Matthew Westberry failed to file tax returns for 8 years and owes over $264,000 in restitution
Sports
Iowa Hawkeyes Face Pitching Challenges as New Season Begins
Inexperienced pitching staff leaves uncertainty as Hawkeyes open 2026 baseball campaign

Force defeat Cedar Rapids in a shootout
Force goalie Ajay White stopped 27 shots including two key stops in USHL action.
Penn State's New Tight End Gabe Burkle Brings Iowa State Talent
Burkle is one of several Iowa State transfers following coach Matt Campbell to the Nittany Lions.