Pitcher Volstad and Catcher Esposito Join Iowa

19 May 2012, 3:05 pm

Des Moines, IA - Right-handed pitcher Chris Volstad and catcher Brian Esposito join the Iowa Cubs today.. Volstad, who will wear number 37, was 0-6 with a 7.46 ERA (34 ER/41.0 IP) in eight starts with the Chicago Cubs before being optioned to Iowa yesterday.... Read More »

Rescuers free man stuck overnight in Iowa cave

19 May 2012, 9:37 am

An Illinois man was trapped for more than 20 hours in a cave at an Iowa state park before being rescued Saturday... Read More »

City High seeking Hall of Fame nominations

19 May 2012, 1:36 am

City High is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame. Nomination letters for City High graduates who have made a positive impact on their profession and community may be sent to 1900 Morningside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52245.... Read More »

Injuries end careers of two Hawkeyes

18 May 2012, 4:33 pm

The basketball careers of Iowa freshman forward Virginia Johnson and sophomore forward Jade Rogers have ended. Iowa coach Lisa Bluder confirmed Friday that the University of Iowa is seeking a medical hardship waiver for both athletes.... Read More »

Catcher Blake Lalli Called up to Chicago

18 May 2012, 12:50 pm

Des Moines, IA - The Chicago Cubs called up Iowa catcher Blake Lalli today, and optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Volstad to Iowa.... Read More »

Pitcher Blake Parker Promoted to Chicago

18 May 2012, 10:50 am

Des Moines, IA - The Chicago Cubs called up right-handed pitcher Blake Parker yesterday from triple-A Iowa. Left-handed pitcher Scott Maine rejoins the Iowa Cubs today from Chicago and infielder Blake DeWitt has accepted his assignment to Iowa. Both Maine and DeWitt will be available for tonight'... Read More »

Infielder Nate Samson Promoted to Iowa

17 May 2012, 1:35 pm

Des Moines, IA - Infielder Nate Samson joins the Iowa Cubs today from double-A Tennessee and will be available for tonight's game against the Salt Lake City Bees at Principal Park. Right-handed pitcher Frank Batista was reassigned to double-A Tennessee today.... Read More »

Buffalo Herd On The Loose In Iowa

15 May 2012, 4:10 pm

ASHTON, IA (FOX) – Drivers in northwest Iowa are being warned to use caution, because there are some wild animals...... Read More »

CAIR-IA: Anti-Sharia Amendment Dies in Iowa Legislature

10 May 2012, 8:52 am

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Iowa chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-IA) said today that a proposal to include anti-Islam language in that state's constitution has died in the legislature.... Read More »

Infielder Jonathan Mota Promoted to Iowa

6 May 2012, 12:20 pm

Des Moines, IA - Infielder Jonathan Mota joins the Iowa Cubs today from double-A Tennessee and will be available for this afternoon's game against the New Orleans Zephyrs at Principal Park. Right-handed pitcher Daniel Berlind was released by the organization today, making room on Iowa's rost... Read More »