Thousands rally, march across Iowa for ‘hands off’ anti-Trump message

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. To the question of rebuke, of resistance, of refusal to accept the policies and practices and executive orders and broad cuts and layoffs that have …

See the commissioning of the USS Iowa

Artillery was fired in recognition of U.S. Senator for Connecticut Richard Blumenthal and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.Matt Grahn/Norwich BulletinThe bridge to the USS Iowa is draped in a banner with the slogan "Fear the Ghost."Matt Grahn/ …

Sights and sounds from the USS Iowa's commissioning ceremony

Fear the 'Gray Ghost' US Navy commissions USS Iowa submarine to enter service

A gray sky is a fitting way to celebrate 'The Gray Ghost.' The new USS Iowa sub, SSN 797, was commissioned Saturday morning during a special ceremony at Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Her maiden voyage will begin on Nov. 4, …

Jordy Bahl’s Grand Slam Powers Nebraska Softball Past Iowa

Jordy Bahl continued to show the softball world why she should be considered for the National Player of the Year during Nebraska 12-0 win over Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday. Bahl, who moved into the leadoff spot in the lineup, went 1-for-2 …

Dordt to adopt Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra

SIOUX CENTER—The Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra has provided musical excellence to N’West Iowa for 40 years. The 90-member symphony consists of paid professionals, students and community musicians from N’West Iowa and areas of Minnesota, Nebraska and …

RAGBRAI to roll through three N'West Iowa towns

REGIONAL—Three N’West Iowa communities will serve as pass-through towns as RAGBRAI bicyclists make their way from Orange City to Milford during the first day of the annual ride across the state. Orange City and Milford were announced as RAGBRAI host cities …

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning

REGIONAL—The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Great Lakes Wildlife Unit in Dickinson, O’Brien and Lyon counties. Areas scheduled for prescribed burns …

American Legion Post 64 host USS Iowa commissioning watch party

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The latest named ship for the state of Iowa is now officially apart of the Navy fleet, and people gathered at area American Legion Posts to watch the ceremony. Saturday, American Legion Post 64 in Sioux City held a watch party for folks …

Navy Commissions USS Iowa (SSN 797)

GROTON, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES 04.05.2025 Courtesy Story By Joe Markowski, Submarine Readiness Squadron 32 GROTON, Connecticut – The Navy commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Iowa (SSN 797), in a traditional ceremony held …