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Iowa vs. Michigan women’s basketball: How to watch Big Ten showdown

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The Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Crisler Center to face the Michigan Wolverines in a must-watch Big Ten women’s basketball matchup on Wednesday night.
The Wolverines are celebrating a 78-68 victory over the Penn State Lady Lions, bouncing back from a tough loss to Maryland in their last game. Syla Swords delivered an impressive performance with 24 points and 6 rebounds, while Jordan Hobbs contributed significantly with 18 points and 4 rebounds, setting up an exciting matchup.
On the other hand, Iowa is in the midst of a challenging phase, grappling with a two-game losing streak after a heart-wrenching 67-65 loss to UCLA. Despite the defeat, Lucy Olsen shined with an impressive performance of 17 points and five rebounds. Hanna Stuelke also gave a valiant effort, with 11 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.
Here is how to watch the Big Ten showdown between Iowa and Michigan.
How to watch Iowa vs. Michigan women’s basketball
- Date: Wednesday, March 26
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Stream: Big Ten Plus
- Location: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, MI)
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Is it legal to sell margarine as butter in Iowa?

Iowa was once known as one of the top butter producers in America.
According to “The Annals of Iowa,” the Hawkeye State was second in America in dairy production in 1943. Iowa even reportedly produced one third of all butter made in the United States.
Iowa loves butter so much, the Iowa State Fair features a sculpture of a cow made mostly out of butter.
But did you know there are state laws about butter?
What’s the Iowa state law regarding butter?
According to Iowa state law, it is illegal to sell margarine as butter.
The state law says oleo, oleomargarine, or margarine must be labeled as such and the packaging should include a full and accurate statement of all ingredients it contains.
The state law also says that margarine or similar margarine products may not be advertised or represented in any form as a dairy product for purchase.
Misrepresentation of other dairy products such as renovated butter, imitation cheese, and nonfat dry milk is also illegal.
What’s the penalty for breaking this state law?
Under Iowa law, misrepresenting margarine as butter is a simple misdemeanor.
The penalty for a simple misdemeanor is a fine of at least of at least $105 and no more than $855. The court may also order a prison sentence of up to 30 days. The prison sentence may be ordered in place of the fine or in addition to the fine.
For restaurants and other eating establishments, violating this law could also result in the suspension of state-issued licenses for a year.
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USA TODAY Sports College Football Re-Rank sees Iowa Hawkeyes climbing to new heights

It may be slow and steady, but that is how the Iowa Hawkeyes have operated so successfully for so long. They just find ways to win games and did so again last weekend in a thrilling 25-24 comeback win over Penn State to move to 5-2 on the year.
The win sees Iowa also jump to 3-1 in Big Ten play and suddenly within striking distance of some of the top teams in America. The win also sees Iowa climb up the rankings in the latest USA TODAY College Football Re-Rank and into position for a late-season stretch run, something that has become a sort of staple under head coach Kirk Ferentz.
Like the US LBM Coaches Poll, which sees Iowa just on the outside looking in, this week’s re-rank sees Iowa closing in on the top 25. The Hawkeyes climbed four spots up to No. 29 and have a shot to continue their ascent this weekend.
The next one for the Iowa Hawkeyes is a big one. It is a protected rivalry game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the Floyd of Rosedale. Minnesota, coming off an upset of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, matches Iowa with a 5-2 overall record and 3-1 Big Ten mark as well. The Golden Gophers come in at No. 36 in the re-rank, a five-spot jump from last week after their win.
Iowa and Minnesota are set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 25, from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, and will be airing on CBS.
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Quick Commitment From Three-Star Player Fills Massive Need for Iowa State Cyclones

As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare for a massive matchup against the BYU Cougars, the team is still trying to fill some needs for their 2026 recruiting class. Finding and developing talent is key for the program, and Matt Campbell has done an excellent job of getting the most out of his recruits.
The Cyclones got off to a great start to the season with a 5-0 record, but have recently fallen on some hard times, losing two straight games. This is a team that is hoping to compete for a Big 12 title this year, but that is going to become increasingly difficult.
While the team is trying to do what they can on the field, the program is also trying to have a Top 50 recruiting class. Unfortunately, despite being a bit late in the process, the Cyclones saw a couple of recruits recently decommit, which hurt the class.
I’m 100% COMMITTED to Iowa State University 🟡🔴!! @RitterPrep @BrennanSpain @AllenTrieu @CycloneFB @CoachRasheed @ISUMattCampbell @Coach_Broom pic.twitter.com/f6D0uBOjAT
— Jocques Felix (@jocques01) October 19, 2025
Fortunately, the team recently saw three-star defensive lineman Jocques Felix commit to the program. This was a swift decision by Felix, who has yet to visit the campus. The plan appears to be for him to make a trip sometime in November but adding him is an excellent get for coach Campbell and company.
Due to the recent loss of Brysen Wessell to the Missouri Tigers, adding Felix fills a need for the program. At 6’4”, 280 pounds already, there is a lot to like about how the young recruit could develop. Felix has the size to continue to add to his already big frame.
There is certainly reason to believe that he will be able to develop into a starting-caliber player for the program in the near future. This is a program that has been able to recently develop Domonique Orange into one of the best defensive tackles in the country.
The coaching staff will certainly be trying to help Felix get to that level as well in the coming years. Winning in the trenches is always an important thing and the Cyclones will now have Felix joining Daniel Howard in the 2026 class.
After some bad breaks in recruiting, seeing the quick commitment from Felix should help increase their overall class ranking. Iowa State has a chance to be a Top 50 class in 2026, and that would be a nice accomplishment for the program and highlight the improvements that they are making.
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