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Forecasters warn a severe weather outbreak continues into Monday with a continued threat of intense tornadoes across Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa, potentially accompanied by damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall; residents should stay alert for warnings and have a shelter plan ready.
After a weekend sweep at Ohio State, No. 25 Nebraska baseball hosts rival Iowa for a three-game Big Ten series at Hawks Field. Nebraska leans on Carson Jasa, Ty Horn and Gavin Blachowicz in the rotation, while Iowa counters with Tyler Guerin, Maddux Frese and Logan Runde. Iowa leads the all-time series 32-28, but the Huskers enter with strong pitching and a potent offense; games are broadcast or streamed differently each day: Friday 6 p.m. CDT on Nebraska Public Media, Saturday 2 p.m. on B1G+, Sunday 2 p.m. on BTN.
Iowa is a pivotal midterm battleground as Republicans fight to hold a slim House majority, defend an open Senate seat with a massive outside-spending push, and navigate a crowded governor’s primary, while Democrats back Rob Sand’s unopposed bid and target multiple congressional races— including Nunn’s in the 3rd—amid national attention on whether the state remains competitive.
Laura Belt, 46, died in May 2024 from complications after a routine hernia repair at Decatur County Hospital, including a bowel perforation that led to sepsis. Her family alleges hospital staff ignored warning signs—such as unusual drainage and lack of bowel movement—and filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against surgeon Dr. Edwin Wehling and two nurses, with the hospital named as a defendant. The Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Wehling with professional incompetency, a hearing set for September, while Belt’s death is tied to a trial against the defendants scheduled for August 23, 2026.
A 46-year-old Iowa woman, Laura Belt, died from complications after a routine hernia repair—bowel perforation leading to sepsis. Her family accuses surgeon Dr. Edwin Wehling and two nurses of medical malpractice for allegedly dismissing Belt’s painful symptoms and failing to manage the infection; the Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Wehling with professional incompetency. A lawsuit against Decatur County Hospital and the staff is underway, with a trial set for Aug. 23.
USDA announced a major FSIS reorganization to modernize operations, creating a National Food Safety Center in Urbandale, Iowa (about 200 staff) and a Science Center in Athens, Georgia to expand microbiology, chemistry, and epidemiology work; roughly two-thirds of FSIS’s National Capital Region workforce will relocate to these mission-critical locations, with about 200 positions moving from Washington, D.C. and 100 remaining to support policy and coordination, plus a presence in Fort Collins, Colorado for international activities. The frontline inspection workforce (~85% of FSIS staff) will not be reduced, and all inspections will continue uninterrupted as the agency streamlines administration and strengthens public health protections.
Authorities say an overnight shooting near the University of Iowa campus produced multiple confirmed victims. Police have restricted the area around College and Clinton streets as investigators work to determine what happened and tally those injured, while urging people to avoid the area.
Des Moines investigators and federal partners spent years chasing leads in Jade Colvin’s 2016 disappearance, tracing her last days to a Decorah, Iowa farm and a relationship between her mother and James Bachmurski Sr. Through social-media clues, deleted messages, and a key cellphone find, Bachmurski was charged with murder in 2024 and later convicted in 2025, receiving a 50-year sentence. Jade’s remains have never been recovered, but the case brought justice for her family and renewed resolve for the investigators who pursued every lead.
In Des Moines, two Democrats vying to flip Iowa’s Senate seat clash over big-money politics: Zach Wahls accuses rival Josh Turek of being linked to Chuck Schumer via outside groups like VoteVets, which is backing Turek with substantial ad spending. Turek counters with a focus on electability in a Republican-leaning state and a populist agenda. National Republicans are pouring money into the general election (Ashley Hinson) and observers worry a costly primary could hurt the eventual Democrat nominee. Through early 2026, Wahls has raised about $2 million with roughly $733k on hand, while Turek has about $1.7 million raised and just under $400k on hand.
Champaign officials issued an emergency order restricting alcohol service around the University of Illinois campus for Saturday's Elite Eight game against Iowa to curb postgame celebrations, limiting containers to plastic/paper/aluminum, banning certain takeout sales and deliveries, and capping bulk purchases with extra police presence; Illinois seeks its first Final Four since 2005 and Iowa its first since 1980.
Illinois defeated Iowa 71-59 in Houston to reach the Final Four for the first time since 2005. Freshman Keaton Wagler poured in 25 points and was named regional MVP, while Illinois dominated the boards 38-21 behind a tall frontcourt that included 7-foot-1 Tomislav Ivisic and 7-foot-2 Zvonimir Ivisic. Andrej Stojakovic added 17 points as the Illini held off a late Hawkeyes surge; Bennett Stirtz scored 24 for Iowa. Illinois will face Duke or UConn in Indianapolis, taking momentum from an 8-0 run late to seal the win.
Illinois defeated Iowa 71-59 to advance to the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis.
Illinois’ Balkan Five—a world-spanning group assembled by coach Brad Underwood—takes on Iowa’s Midwest-based roster led by Ben McCollum as the two programs meet in the Elite Eight, highlighting international recruiting versus midwestern transfers, and underscoring how culture and players’ journeys shape a high-stakes Final Four bid.
Illinois defeated Iowa 71-59 in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in Houston, powered by Keaton Wagler’s 25 points and a dominant frontcourt that outrebounded the Hawkeyes 38-21. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 24 points, but Illinois pulled away late and secured a Final Four berth, where they’ll face Duke or UConn in Indianapolis.
Iowa holds a 27-26 halftime lead over Illinois in a tense Elite Eight clash at the Toyota Center, after an 11-minute delay caused by a malfunctioning arena horn. Iowa started hot and preserves a slight edge thanks to perimeter shooting, while Illinois uses its size to control the boards and attack the rim, drawing fouls and pushing Illinois into the bonus. Bennett Stirtz leads Iowa with 10 points, and Illinois has responded with inside play and from-the-bench scoring as both teams jockey for momentum before the second half.