Iowa State women’s golf looks to bounce back from a rocky performance in Puerto Rico for the second tournament of the spring season. The Cyclones head down south for the Texas Golf Throwdown for the ...

With billions spent, is Iowa's water improving? Farm leaders say yes, but more work is needed. Others want changes — from tweaks to a transformation.

Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.

The state can no longer saddle defendants with court fees when charges are dismissed. Prosecutors are backing legislation to restore them.

Republicans’ dismay over Gazette editorializing and reporting started popping up 10 years ago. No wonder. It was then that Donald Trump took the party off the rails. The Gazette has remained steady at ...

This week, the Central Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Luther made national news: Along with 38 other restaurants, Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brews has been included in the 2026 USA TODAY Restaurants of ...

We calculated restrictions on wind and solar energy projects by looking at the restrictions states and counties imposed on their development.

With so many candidates running for Congress in Illinois, establishment candidates and those with the most money have a clear advantage.

Pacheco arrived with standout power for his age and projected to grow into potential double-plus raw power. Those projections ...

See why Christian Holmes isn't selling hometown hero Chase Elliott short this Sunday in his Autotrader 400 props.

UCLA is going nowhere this season, and 2027 doesn't look great. UCLA might not fire Mick Cronin, but the coach might want to seek new opportunities ...

In 41 of the 50 states, every statewide executive office is held by the same party—a striking indicator of the scope of political polarization today. In another six states, one side has a clear edge.— ...