Iowa
Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament Fields Set In 5A, 4A
While defending champion Johnston secured a return trip to the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Basketball Tournament, Cedar Rapids Xavier did not.
The Dragons claimed another regional title in Class 5A Tuesday night with a dominating 91-53 victory over Indianola. Johnston, led by Notre Dame signee Jenica Lewis, will open its quest for a three-peat on Monday, March 2 vs. Ankeny Centennial in Des Moines, Iowa from the Casey’s Center.
Joining the Dragons and Jaguars in 5A will be Cedar Rapids Washington, Ankeny, Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines Valley, Waukee Northwest and Iowa City West.
Johnston bested Dowling Catholic last year in the finals.
The defending 4A state champions were forced to go on the road in the regional final, as Cedar Rapids Xavier lost to Waverly-Shell Rock, 63-45.
With the win, the Go-Hawks advance and will play Dallas Center-Grimes in the state quarterfinals on Tuesday, March 3. The remaining 2A quarterfinal games feature Norwalk vs. Central DeWitt, Sioux City Bishop Heelan vs. North Polk and Clear Creek-Amana vs. Carlisle.
Here are the fields for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Basketball Tournament. The 3A field has also been set while the 1A and 2A regional finals take place Wednesday night.
Quarterfinals
Monday, March 2
Semifinals
Thursday, March 5
Championship
Friday, March 6
Quarterfinals
Tuesday, March 3
Semifinals
Thursday, March 5
Championship
Saturday, March 7
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Senator Chuck Grassley said he’s recovering from a gallstone removal procedure.
His media team shared that he is working in Iowa “in good spirits and looks forward to returning to Washington soon.”
“I’m gr8ful [sic] for the excellent care from local health care providers,” he shared on X.
Over the weekend in Iowa I had a procedure to remove gallstones I’m gr8ful for the excellent care from local health care providers Be back to capitol ASAP
— Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) April 20, 2026
Grassley, 92, is the oldest senator currently in office and the sixth-longest-serving senator in U.S. history.
The Senate is in session this week.
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Former Iowa State center Audi Crooks has committed to Oklahoma State via the NCAA Transfer Portal. She has one season of eligibility remaining.
Crooks made 99 appearances and 95 starts during her three seasons at Iowa State. She averaged 25.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game this past season, while shooting 64.9% from the field. Additionally, the 6-foot-3 star shot 1-11 from 3-point range.
Crooks played a leading role for the Cyclones from the moment she stepped on campus. She is a three-time All-Big 12 First-Team selection and two-time All-American. On April 2, Crooks announced her intention to enter the transfer portal.
“Cyclone Nation, thank you all for embracing me and showing up to Hilton every single game day. I’ve met so many of you out in the community, and I will cherish all of the genuine connections that I’ve built during my time at Iowa State,” Crooks wrote. “Words cannot fully express how grateful I feel to have called this place home.
“I want to thank my teammates for their friendship and all the great memories. … I still believe the grass is greener where you water it, and I’ve done that here.”
Now, Audi Crooks will aim to thrive in her new environment. Oklahoma finished the 2025-26 season with a 24-10 overall record.
The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opened on April 6 and closes on April 20. The new 15-day window was enacted following a recommendation by the women’s basketball oversight committee. Athletes don’t have to commit to a new school by the April 21 deadline.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.
Five people were shot and injured at an Iowa City pedestrian mall near the University of Iowa campus overnight, police said Sunday. Students from the university were among the injured, according to school officials.
The Iowa City Police Department responded to a report of a large fight in the 100 Block of East College Street at 1:46 a.m. early Sunday, the department said in a news release. Arriving officers heard gunfire.
Multiple victims were hospitalized, police said. Police confirmed to CBS News that one person was in critical condition, while the other four victims are stable.
University of Iowa President Barb Wilson said in a statement that three students were among those shot. None of the victims has been publicly identified.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Police said they are seeking information about five “persons of interest associated with this shooting.” The university also shared the request for information.
The pedestrian mall was closed for several hours and reopened Sunday afternoon.
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