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Davenport Northwest pitcher Cooper Thissen in a green and gold Midwest Region jersey shouts and pumps his fist on the mound at the Little League World Series.

Davenport Northwest No-Hit California 1-0 at the LLWS

Davenport Northwest threw a combined no-hitter to beat California 1-0 at the Little League World Series. Cooper Thissen struck out 15 before the pitch limit.

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Players and spectators on the original Field of Dreams baseball diamond in Dyersville, Iowa, with the new permanent stadium visible beyond the outfield corn.

Field of Dreams in Dyersville: Movie Magic, a 20-Year Feud, and an $80 Million Reboot

The full story of the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa: its movie-set secrets, a 20-year property feud, and the $80 million ballpark reboot opening in 2026.

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The downtown Des Moines skyline across the Des Moines River and a bridge, under a bright, partly cloudy blue sky.

Thinking of Moving to Iowa? What Makes Living Here So Special

Thinking of moving to Iowa? From a low cost of living and short commutes to top schools and real Iowa Nice, here is what makes living in the Hawkeye State special.

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The historic riverfront in Dubuque, Iowa along the Mississippi

5 Perfect Iowa Weekend Getaways for Families and Couples

No plane ticket required. From romantic Dubuque to the Okoboji lakes and artsy Iowa City, here are 5 perfect Iowa weekend getaways for families and couples.

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Black-and-white photo of Iowa-born agronomist Norman Borlaug smiling in a wheat field, holding a stalk of wheat.

5 Iowans Who Changed the World

Iowa has quietly produced world-changers, from the man who saved a billion lives to a US president and the inventor of the computer. Meet 5 remarkable Iowans.

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Performers in feathered regalia dance before a seated crowd at an outdoor Latino heritage festival in Iowa.

The Best Iowa Festivals and Events You Cannot Miss

From the Iowa State Fair to Pella's Tulip Time, Hinterland, and RAGBRAI, here are the best festivals and events in Iowa worth planning a whole road trip around.

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Aerial view of a tree-lined Iowa college campus with a football field, the surrounding town, and a river in the distance.

The Best College Towns in Iowa

Iowa's college towns punch way above their size, from literary Iowa City to lively Ames and Cedar Falls. Here is a guide to the best college towns in Iowa.

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The Butter Cow: How Iowa's State Fair Built a 600-Pound Legend

A life-size cow sculpted entirely from butter has anchored the Iowa State Fair for more than a century. Here's how a quirky dairy display became one of the state's most beloved traditions.

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Rows of green cornfield rising toward a red barn, white farmhouse, and grain bins under a clear blue Iowa sky.

Beyond the Cornfields: Iowa's Best State Parks and Outdoor Wonders

Iowa is not flat, and it is not all cornfields. From the canyons of Ledges to the bluffs of Pikes Peak and world-class bike trails, here are Iowa's best outdoor spots.

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American Gothic: The Story Behind Iowa's Most Famous Painting

American Gothic is one of the most recognized paintings in the world, and it was born in Iowa. Here is the story of Grant Wood, the little house, and the models.

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A view from a wooded bluff overlooking a partly frozen river and sandbar, framed by bare winter trees under a blue sky.

Iowa Off the Beaten Path: 7 Hidden Gems You Need to Discover

Skip the tourist traps. From the Driftless bluffs of Decorah to Snake Alley in Burlington, here are 7 hidden gems in Iowa that only the locals know about.

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Vintage black-and-white photo of a baseball pitcher in a Cleveland uniform following through on a pitch at a packed ballpark.

Iowa's Greatest Sports Legends

Iowa has produced an outsized number of sports legends, from Bob Feller and Nile Kinnick to Dan Gable and Shawn Johnson. Here are the greatest athletes from Iowa.

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The Latest from Iowa

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Davenport Northwest No-Hit California 1-0 at the LLWS

Field of Dreams in Dyersville: Movie Magic, a 20-Year Feud, and an $80 Million Reboot

Thinking of Moving to Iowa? What Makes Living Here So Special

5 Perfect Iowa Weekend Getaways for Families and Couples

5 Iowans Who Changed the World

The Best Iowa Festivals and Events You Cannot Miss

The Best College Towns in Iowa

The Butter Cow: How Iowa's State Fair Built a 600-Pound Legend

Beyond the Cornfields: Iowa's Best State Parks and Outdoor Wonders

American Gothic: The Story Behind Iowa's Most Famous Painting

Iowa Off the Beaten Path: 7 Hidden Gems You Need to Discover

Iowa's Greatest Sports Legends

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