TRAER — The old cliche claims that ‘Defense wins championships. » Full Story

IOWA CITY — Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg walked into a sporting goods store to shop for a birthday present on Saturday, just hours after the Hawkeyes’ perfect season ended with a 17-10 loss to... » Full Story

CONRAD — Linda (Whannel) Fisher is included in the individual career record book for the Northern Iowa softball program. » Full Story

DES MOINES — A slow start gave way to a speedy finish as the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team secured its second straight victory on Tuesday night. » Full Story

Running back Drake Ferch of West Marshall has been named the offensive MVP on the all-Class 2A District 7 football team for the second consecutive year. » Full Story

DES MOINES — The new outnumbers the old on the Drake men’s basketball team.

Ten of the 16 members of the Bulldogs have never played a minute of college basketbal. » Full Story

CEDAR FALLS — Never having to rely on one, relying on five brought a pile of victories in 2008-09 for the Northern Iowa men’s basketball team. » Full Story

CEDAR RAPIDS — Two of the state’s premier volleyball programs have squared off in consecutive years in the Class 2A championship match at the Iowa High School State Volleyball Tournamen. » Full Story

Marshalltown senior Lauren Lockhart and junior Jordan Loney have been picked as unanimous selections on the all-CIML Iowa Conference volleyball first team. » Full Story

The top rebounder during Big Ten women’s basketball play in 2008-09 was the 6-foot-4 Jantel Lavender of Ohio Stat. » Full Story