Iowa
How to watch Peter Jok and Marial Shayok play basketball for South Sudan in 2024 Olympics
Americans are gearing up to cheer for their favorite Olympians this summer. Don’t forget to South Sudan to your who-to-watch list.
The team became the lone team from Africa to qualify for the 2024 Olympics and has two athletes with Iowa connections.
Peter Jok went undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft after a strong college career at Iowa. Jok has bounced around with various professional teams outside of the NBA. He played overseas for three seasons, then played for the G-League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2023-24 before being signed by the signed by the Ottawa Blackjacks in March.
The former Cyclones men’s basketball star Marial Shayok is a key starter for South Sudan’s Olympic team. He showed up in the team’s exhibition game against USA, dropping a team-high 24 points.
How to watch Peter Jok and Marial Shayok in the 2024 Paris Olympics
TV: Varies by game
Streaming: Peacock; NBCOlympics.com; NBC Olympics app
More: Here are the athletes with Iowa connections competing in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
When do Peter Jok and Marial Shayok compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics?
All times are Central.
- Sunday, July 28: 4 a.m. against Puerto Rico (CNBC)
- Wednesday, July 31: 1:45 p.m. against USA (USA) or midnight Thursday (replay on USA)
- Saturday, Aug. 3: 2 p.m. against Serbia (CNBC)
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.
Iowa
Iowa man found guilty in 1989 cold case murder of his girlfriend
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — A Council Bluffs man is convicted of killing his girlfriend, nearly four decades after she disppeared.
Barbara Lenz was last seen in Woodbine on Saturday, May 6, 1989.
On Tuesday, it only took a jury less than four hours to convict Robert Davis, now 62, of second-degree murder.
Davis was arrested and charged with murder last year. Online court documents say Davis assaulted and choked Lenz several times during their two-year relationship.
A criminal complaint says Lenz told other people she was in fear of Davis and trying to leave him.
This was the first arrest and now first conviction for a case that the newly formed Iowa Cold Case Unit has helped investigate. It was an initiative pushed by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird.
“No one should get away with murder. Barbara Lenz’s family has been waiting nearly 37 years for justice,” said Attorney General Bird. “Today, after long last, they have it. Robert Davis will spend the rest of his life in prison. I am deeply grateful to Cold Case Prosecutor Scott Brown and Harrison County Attorney Sarah Delanty and her office for their hard work in securing this conviction. And thank you again to the investigators in our Iowa Cold Case Unit, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa State Patrol, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, and the Woodbine Police Department who worked hard and never gave up on Barbara’s case.”
Davis is scheduled to be sentenced on May 22, 2026.
Iowa
Northeastern Iowa man sentenced to 120 years in prison for child sexual abuse
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – A Waterville man was sentenced to 120 years in prison Tuesday after authorities say he potentially committed more than 100 acts of sexual abuse.
54-year-old Jonathon Hilleshiem was convicted of four counts of second-degree sexual abuse, lascivious acts with a child, and sexual exploitation of a minor – possess depiction of a minor in sex act.
Hilleshiem was initially charged with four counts of sexual abuse in the second degree and one count of lascivious acts with a child in July 2025.
In August 2025, police executed search warrants and additionally charged Hilleshiem with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor – possess depiction of a minor in sex act.
As part of the investigation, the child spoke to authorities about the abuse.
A criminal complaint shows authorities believe there may be more than 100 acts of sexual abuse that occurred between 2014 and 2020.
Hilleshiem was also sentenced to lifetime supervision by the Iowa Department of Corrections and must register as a sex offender.
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Staind, Hoobastank and BigXthaPlug to perform at Iowa State Fair
BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman react to Hall of Fame exhibit
The artists discuss their crossover success and being included in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s American Currents showcase of today’s music.
Ready to rock out? Multi-platinum rock band Staind will take the Iowa State Fair Grandstand stage with special guest Hoobastank on Monday, Aug. 17.
That’s not all: breakout Texas rapper BigXthaPlug will deliver his hard-hitting southern hip-hop anthems to the Grandstand on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Here’s what to know about the performances:
Who is Staind?
Staind is a multi-platinum rock band that’s toured alongside names like Kid Rock, Limp Bizkit and Filter. Their 1999 album “Dysfunction” contained their hit song “Mudshovel,” their major-label debut, according to Musician Guide.
In 2000, Staind contributed tracks to two compilation albums: the “Scream 3” film soundtrack and a rock tribute to rap music entitled “Take A Bight Outta Rhyme: A Rock Tribute To Rap.”
Who is Hoobastank?
Hoobastank’s debut and sophomore albums have topped the Billboard charts. Their song “The Reason” hit a billion views on YouTube. Netflix also used “The Reason” in the hit series “Beef,” according to Grammy.com.
Originally a mixture of rock, metal, ska, and funk influences (with saxophones!), Hoobastank is now bristling hard rock. Their platinum-selling debut album in 2001 broke the Top 20 on Billboard charts, which included their popular anthem “Crawling in the Dark.” Their next album, “The Reason” – which pushed them into the mainstream – hit No.3 on Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart, where it stayed for more than a year.
Who is BigXthaPlug?
Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug is mixing rap and country alongside big-name country artists like Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker and more. He’s gone from solitary confinement to Nashville’s biggest rapper, according to The New York Times.
“Hip-hop and country music both have the same base, which is storytelling,” he told The New York Times.
When is Staind performing at the Iowa State Fair? When is BigXthaPlug performing?
Staind will perform with special guest Hoobastank on Monday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m.
BigXthaPlug will perform on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m.
Where do I get tickets for the Iowa State Fair concerts?
Tickets for both acts go on sale Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. and can be found online at the Iowa State Fair website.
Tickets to see Staind and Hoobastank range between $54.40 and $89.40. Tickets for BigXthaPlug range between $29.40 and $69.40.
What’s the current Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup?
One act remains to be announced for Friday, Aug. 21. Tickets for the following shows are already on sale:
- Thursday, Aug. 13: HARDY with special guest McCoy Moore
- Friday, Aug. 14: Rod Stewart with special guest Richard Marx
- Saturday, Aug. 15: The Red Clay Strays
- Sunday, Aug. 16: Lainey Wilson with special guest Tigirlily Gold (sold out)
- Monday, Aug. 17: Staind with special guest Hoobastank
- Tuesday, Aug. 18: TLC and Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue
- Wednesday, Aug. 19: AJR
- Thursday, Aug. 20: Riley Green with special guest Mackenzie Carpenter
- Friday, Aug. 21: Not yet announced
- Saturday, Aug. 22: BigXthaPlug
- Sunday, Aug. 23: Josiah Queen with special guest Ben Fuller
Lucia Cheng is a service and trending reporter at the Des Moines Register. Contact her at lcheng@gannett.com or 515-284-8132.
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