Douglas Miles

There are 37 racecar drivers in the Independence Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. No one had ever been inducted while still active in racing. Until now.

For Brian Gade, what began as a tribute to his father’s era has morphed into a decade-long family endeavor.

“Some people just come out and race for fun, but I am here to race for the points and win the championship.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series racecar driver and Cedar Rapids native returned to Hawkeye Downs Speedway to compete in the 11th annual Big 8 Late Model Series event “Clash at the Downs”

The victory delivered Liberty to the 3A final against No. 4 Urbandale Friday at 5 at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Win there, and the Lightning will have their second state title in three years.

Lightning hoping to make a run like 2023 state championship team after knocking of Des Moines Hoover in quarterfinals in North Liberty

Xavier Cedar Rapids’ Gabi Fleming repeats as Class 1A singles tennis state champion in dominant fashion.

“I wanted to try to get into the finals again,” Holland said. “So that was pretty motivating.”

In the 97-year annals of the Iowa boys’ tennis state championships, two brothers had never faced each other for the state singles championship

“I really have high expectations for myself to be here,” Dylan Schulte said after winning both of his 2A state singles matches Tuesday at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. “I knew I was going to make it this far.”

Adam Petrzelka is looking to sweep the Hobby Stocks division this year.

Wisconsin native, Grant Griesbach, wins the Midwest Truck Series race at Hawkeye Downs Speedway Friday, May 16, 2025

Mount Vernon junior sprinter, CaliAna Whitaker, has broken the school record in the 200-meter dash in the past 2 meets

Kevin Korsmo celebrates his legends win at Hawkeye Downs Friday, May 9, 2025 in this 35th year of racing.

Wildcats are peaking at just the right time, eyeing state-qualifying meet next week; Lisbon wins boys’ title