Iowa’s blood supply is low. How this 99-year-old is helping

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS -- For Nadene Roberts, age is just a number. And at 99 she’s not slowing down as she continues her work to help save lives, one pint at a time. The …

Iowa State blames conference growth, revenue sharing for $147M budget 'gap'

Iowa State University has "indefinitely postponed" a $25 million renovation planned for Hilton Coliseum and construction of a $20 million wrestling practice facility because of an athletic department budget shortfall that is one of the "top …

North Iowa Outdoors: Union Slough Auto Tour Route Open from August 1st – September 21st

Home/Local News/North Iowa Outdoors: Union Slough Auto Tour Route Open from August 1st – September 21st Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge is pleased to announce the auto tour route will be open from Friday, August 1 st through Sunday, September …

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Iowa couple sentenced for kidnapping, attempted murder of man's ex

Kitara "Luna" Cox survived a kidnapping and attempted murder by her ex-boyfriend, Jordan Mangum, and his partner, Jessica Wheeler. Mangum was sentenced to 45 years in prison, while Wheeler received a 35-year sentence. The attack was prompted by …

A trip to Dublin - and the return trip home - provide a unique challenge for Iowa State

AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State will open up their season on August 23rd in college football’s “week zero” against Kansas State in Ireland. It provides two challenges for Iowa State. Beating the Wildcats, and beating the trend. “If you have studied the …

New theater director named at Iowa Central

Iowa Central Community College has announced Sean Mulvihill as its new director of theater. Mulvihill replaces Teresa Jackson, who retired. He brings with him an extensive professional performance history that began at the age of 16, along with more than …

Canadian National plans big Iowa investment

-Messenger file photo Canadian National Railway locomotives are seen in the Fort Dodge rail yard. Canadian National Railway, which has a rail yard in Fort Dodge and tracks throughout the area, has announced plans to invest about $38 million in Iowa as part …

Iowa High School Baseball: Champions Crowned in Four Classes

The first of four Iowa high school state baseball championships featured an incredible seventh-inning rally. Pella, who won its first-ever Iowa high school state softball title on Thursday night in Fort Dodge, claimed the Class 3A baseball crown over …

74 Iowans receive Iowa Health Care scholarships

WEST DES MOINES — Earlier this week, the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to 74 Iowans seeking to further their health care education in the long-term care sector. The recipients include current long-term …