Today’s news
Area High School Players Selected for 2026 Shrine Bowl
Local football stars Koltt Ahn, Brecken Ritzert, and Palmer Hemming to represent their communities in annual all-star game

Wisconsin Badgers Hire New Director of Scouting and Player Personnel
Darius Hicks joins the Badgers after previously holding the same role at Michigan State
Iowa Recruiting Heats Up with Spring Visits
Hawkeyes target top talent as spring practice approaches
Recent news
Mar. 4, 2026
Broncos Feared Jets Would Keep Star RB Breece Hall
Denver's connections to Hall led the Jets to use the franchise tag to prevent the Broncos from signing him.
Mar. 3, 2026
Local Athletes Represent Iowa Shrine Bowl South Team
Several KNIA/KRLS area football players selected for prestigious all-star game
Mar. 3, 2026
Gophers Among Top 4 Schools for No. 1 RB Recruit from Iowa in 2027 Class
Minnesota is firmly in the mix for another top running back in the 2027 class.
Mar. 2, 2026
Iowa OT Gennings Dunker known for mullet, crushing blocks at NFL Combine
The 22-year-old offensive lineman impressed with his performance and unique look at the 2026 NFL Combine.
Feb. 28, 2026
PCM Football Players Sign Letters of Intent
Three Pella Community High School athletes commit to play at Grand View University
Feb. 25, 2026
Penn State Players Provide Injury Updates Ahead of Spring Practice
Nittany Lions Tony Rojas, Gabe Burkle, Jeremiah Cooper, and Rocco Becht discuss their rehab progress as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Feb. 24, 2026
NC State WR signee Aiden Smalls plays with terrific intensity
Senior Aiden Smalls only needed two years to provide numerous memories at Clayton (N.C.) High.
Feb. 23, 2026
Iowa Hawkeyes Lose Running Backs Coach to the NFL
Omar Young departs Iowa to join the Las Vegas Raiders' coaching staff.
Feb. 23, 2026
Matt Walker Named New Drake Football Coach
Successful Division III coach takes over Bulldogs program
Feb. 23, 2026
USC Trojans' Best Transfer Portal Addition Is Clear
Former Iowa State cornerback Jontez Williams could be the program's biggest offseason acquisition.
Feb. 22, 2026
College Football Player, 18, Dies After Collapsing During Workout
Parker Sutherland of the University of Northern Iowa collapsed during a routine team workout and passed away two days later.
Feb. 22, 2026
Three Transfers That Could Pop During Iowa's Spring Ball
New additions at offensive line, running back, and defensive edge look to make an impact for the Hawkeyes.
Feb. 22, 2026
Northern Iowa Tight End Parker Sutherland Dies After Workout Collapse
The 18-year-old freshman had earned all-state honors in high school.
Feb. 21, 2026
Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Kirk Ferentz Addresses Differences Between NFL and College Football
Ferentz, who has been the Hawkeyes' head coach since 1999, is struggling to adjust to the changing landscape of college football.
Feb. 21, 2026
Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz Criticizes Lack of Clarity in College Football
The longtime Hawkeyes head coach contrasts the NFL's standardized rules with the "quagmire" of college football's evolving structure.
Feb. 21, 2026
Iowa Linebacker Sets Minnesota Football Official Visit
Kason Clayborne, a top junior recruit, will visit the Gophers in May.
Feb. 20, 2026
Northern Iowa Football Player Dies After Workout Collapse
Parker Sutherland, an 18-year-old tight end, passed away two days after incident during routine offseason training.
Feb. 19, 2026
Northern Iowa Football Player Dies After Workout Collapse
Parker Sutherland, an 18-year-old tight end, passed away two days after an incident during a routine offseason workout.
Feb. 19, 2026
Northern Iowa Tight End Dies Two Days After Workout Collapse
Parker Sutherland, 18, collapsed during a routine workout on Thursday and passed away on Saturday.
Feb. 18, 2026
City High Football Coach Remembers Late Player Parker Sutherland
Mitch Moore reflects on the impact of the UNI football player who passed away at a young age.