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Iowa, USC move up in our Big Ten football power rankings for Week 10

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October 29, 2024

Iowa, USC move up in our Big Ten football power rankings for Week 10

Entering the home stretch of the 2024 season, the top of the Big Ten has separated itself. Who ends up in Indianapolis for the conference title game remains to be seen, but clear contenders have emerged including three team ranked in the top five of the AP poll.

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There was no movement in the top five of this week’s Big Ten football power rankings from The Oregonian/OregonLive, with the Oregon Ducks still firmly in control at No. 1, followed by Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana and Illinois. It’s the third week in a row that those five teams — in that order — have led the power rankings.

Iowa moved up two spots to sixth after rolling past Northwestern, with Nebraska again seventh and Wisconsin dipping to eighth after losing at home to Penn State.

USC jumped a couple of spots, while Washington and Michigan State each fell after their losses.

Here are the Big Ten power rankings for Week 10 from The Oregonian/OregonLive sports staff.

(Voting panel: Ryan Clarke, James Crepea, Aaron Fentress, Sean Meagher, Joel Odom, Bill Oram)

1. NO. 1 OREGON DUCKS (8-0, 5-0)

Poll points: 90 (All five first-place votes)

Last week (1): Beat Illinois 38-9.

This week: at Michigan, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on CBS.

2. NO. 4 OHIO STATE BUCKEYES (6-1, 3-1)

Poll points: 83

Last week (2): Beat Nebraska 21-17.

This week: at No. 3 Penn State, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on Fox.

3. NO. 3 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS (7-0, 4-0)

Poll points: 80

Last week (3): Beat Wisconsin 28-13.

This week: vs. No. 4 Ohio State, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on Fox.

4. NO. 13 INDIANA HOOSIERS (8-0, 5-0)

Poll points: 76

Last week (4): Beat Washington 31-17.

This week: at Michigan State, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Peacock.

5. NO. 24 ILLINOIS (6-2, 3-2)

Poll points: 69

Last week (5): Lost to Oregon 38-9.

This week: vs. Minnesota, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on FS1.

6. IOWA HAWKEYES (5-3, 3-2)

Poll points: 59

Last week (8): Beat Northwestern 40-14.

This week: vs. Wisconsin, 4:30 p.m. PT Saturday on NBC.

7. NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS (5-3, 2-3)

Poll points: 58

Last week (7): Lost to Ohio State 21-17.

This week: vs. UCLA, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.

8. WISCONSIN BADGERS (5-3, 3-2)

Poll points: 57

Last week (6): Lost to Penn State 28-13.

This week: at Iowa, 4:30 p.m. PT Saturday on NBC.

9. MICHIGAN WOLVERINES (5-3, 3-2)

Poll points: 53

Last week (9): Beat Michigan State 24-17.

This week: vs. No. 1 Oregon, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on CBS.

10. USC TROJANS (4-4, 2-4)

Poll points: 42

Last week (T13): Beat Rutgers 42-20.

This week: at Washington, 4:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.

11. MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS (5-3, 3-2)

Poll points: 37

Last week (12): Beat Maryland 48-23.

This week: at No. 24 Illinois, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on FS1.

12. WASHINGTON HUSKIES (4-4, 2-3)

Poll points: 36

Last week (10): Lost to Indiana 31-17.

This week: vs. USC, 4:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.

13. MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS (4-4, 2-3)

Poll points: 33

Last week (11): Lost to Michigan 24-17.

This week: vs. No. 13 Indiana, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Peacock.

14. RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS (4-4, 1-4)

Poll points: 29

Last week (T13): Lost to USC 42-20.

This week: Idle. Next vs. Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 9.

15. MARYLAND TERRAPINS (4-4, 1-4)

Poll points: 20

Last week (15): Lost to Minnesota 48-23.

This week: Idle. Next at Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 9.

16. NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS (3-5, 1-4)

Poll points: 16

Last week (T16): Lost to Iowa 40-14.

This week: at Purdue, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.

17. UCLA BRUINS (2-5, 1-4)

Poll points: 11

Last week (T16): Idle.

This week: at Nebraska, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.

18. PURDUE BOILERMAKERS (1-6, 0-4)

Poll points: 5

Last week (18): Idle.

This week: vs. Northwestern, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.

— Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter.

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Northeastern Iowa man sentenced to 120 years in prison for child sexual abuse

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March 31, 2026

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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

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March 31, 2026

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Staind, Hoobastank and BigXthaPlug to perform at Iowa State Fair

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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Iowa Boys High School Tennis Team Rankings Released

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March 30, 2026

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Iowa Boys High School Tennis Team Rankings Released

The Iowa Boys Tennis Coaches have released team rankings for the start of the 2026 season in Iowa boys high school tennis.

Starting off the year in the No. 1 spots will be Waukee Northwest in Class 2A and Cedar Rapids Xavier in Class 1A.

Iowa City West, Johnston, Pleasant Valley and Linn-Mar round out the Top 5 in 2A while Dubuque Wahlert Catholic, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock complete the 1A Top 5 behind Cedar Rapids Xavier.

Both Waukee Northwest and Cedar Rapids Xavier claimed the team state titles a year ago. The Wolves earned 5-0 wins over both Dowling Catholic and Iowa City West before besting Cedar Rapids Prairie in the finals, 5-1.

Cedar Rapids Xavier silenced Boone and Decorah, earning a 5-3 victory over Dubuque Wahlert Catholic in the championship match.

State Team Tennis Makes Change For 2026

New for 2026 Iowa boys tennis season will be substate team tennis, as the Top 32 teams from each classification advance to participate. Previously, all teams started play in team state just like individual state qualifiers.

Eight substates with up to four teams each will compete. There will be one host site for each substate for the semifinal round and the substate final.

Here are the Iowa boys high school tennis team rankings from the Iowa Boys Tennis Coaches.