University of Northern Iowa News & Breaking Stories

Drake basketball secures victory over Bradley with Atin Wright's clutch plays, setting up showdown with Indiana State for NCAA berth.

The Atlantis resort in the Bahamas hosted a college basketball game in a ballroom, leading to an unusual and memorable experience.

Bernie Sanders' visit to the University of Iowa Field House was the most expensive pre-caucus candidate appearance at a public university.

Former Iowa State football star Brock Purdy's cleats from the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 win are now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican senator, has blocked over 300 military promotions due to his opposition to the Pentagon's abortion policies and what he perceives as "woke" sentiment among officers. If the block continues, it could affect up to 650 promotions by the end of the year, potentially damaging national security. Tuberville's actions have drawn criticism from civilian military leaders, who argue that the hold is unfair to the officers and their families and is putting military readiness at risk.

Iowa State opens the 2023 college football season against Northern Iowa, with questions surrounding their starting quarterback and defensive line.

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Kevin Mitnick, the most celebrated US hacker, has died at the age of 59. Mitnick was known for his pioneering antics in the 1980s and 1990s, tricking employees into helping him steal software and services from large phone and tech companies. He was imprisoned for five years until 2000, after which he became a respected cybersecurity professional, public speaker and author. Mitnick died in Las Vegas on 16 July after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.