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Exploring how the role of mascots has changed over time and why they are so beloved

From local curling wins to Iowa's contested Congressional seats, host Ben Kieffer covers the biggest stories of the week.

The Hawkeyes’ 94-72 exhibition win over DePaul in the “Crossover at Kinnick” on Sunday drew 55,646 fans, almost doubling the previous record of 29,619 set by Connecticut and Oklahoma in the 2002 NCAA championship game at San Antonio’s Alamodome.

October 6, 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Iowa State University's first African-American athlete Jack Trice.

A conversation with Alan Page.

The pregame campus stop was a reminder of Trump’s dominant position atop a crowded Republican field both in Iowa and nationally. Several of his rivals also attended the game, mingling with fans at pregame tailgates outside the stadium, but Trump got by far the most attention and hasn’t paid a price yet for skipping the closer interactions with voters that are a cherished Iowa political tradition.

The network of the Underground Railroad spanned free and enslaved states across the U.S., including Iowa.

Discussing the latest headlines, including back-to-school news, the effect of the summer heat on the autumn harvest, and sports betting.

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers has been accused of gambling on Cyclones sports events, including a football game, and was charged Tuesday with tampering with records related to an Iowa Criminal Division investigation into sports gambling.

We talk with Mark Licht from ISU Extension about the latest crop conditions