Community Sports
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Grimes
Iowa’s best converge on Des Moines for state track meet at Drake Stadium
From Sioux City to Dubuque, thousands of Iowa high school runners, jumpers and throwers are eyeing the blue oval at Drake Stadium as the co-ed state track and field championships return May 21-23. With state-qualifying meets now set and assignments released, the three-day spectacle is poised to again be one of Iowa’s largest high school events of the year.
Clark draws sellout crowd to Wells Fargo Arena for Fever preseason game
Caitlin Clark drew a sellout crowd to Wells Fargo Arena for an Indiana Fever preseason game, her first professional appearance in Des Moines.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Iowa lands four-star in-state defensive lineman, boosting 2026 class
Iowa football has added a four-star in-state defensive lineman to its 2026 recruiting class, strengthening the Hawkeyes’ future defensive front and extending a recent run of wins on the recruiting trail. The verbal pledge, first reported by Hawk Central, underscores Kirk Ferentz’s continued emphasis on keeping top Iowa talent home.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Iowa Snaps 23-Year Hilton Curse, Beats Iowa State 84-68
Iowa snapped a 23-year losing streak in Ames with an 84-68 victory over Iowa State on Thursday.
Friday, May 15, 2026