#11 Northern Iowa Beats Bradley 56-39

The Panthers took care of business at home on Saturday to move their win streak to 15.

Final Numbers for 2014 Iowa Deer Harvest

Read to see how our 2014 deer harvest in Iowa compared to 2013.

Ames State Farm to Host Tailgating Party with ESPN College GameDay Bus

Free tailgate in anticipation of ESPN visiting Ames for the big Iowa State - Kansas basketball game.

Kurt Warner Named Finalist for NFL Hall of Fame

His story is amazing. Now, in his first year of eligibility for this great honor, Iowa native and UNI alum could join the best of the best.

Preview of Tonight's Big Four Classic

Tonight's big event in Des Moines will (almost) settle the battle for basketball supremacy in the state of Iowa.

ISU's Georges Niang: 'Iowa State Has Been A Dream Come True'

Georges Niang is Iowa State's leader and has been a celebrity in central Iowa since first playing in the YMCA Capital City Basketball League

NCAA Basketball Tournament Winners

College basketball season is officially upon us, as preseason tournaments heat up. Iowa, Iowa state, Drake and UNI all traveling this week.

Karma Is A... Lions Fan!

Live Updates: Thanksgiving Day Football

Army Soldiers to Salute Urbandale’s Lazard and his Coach

By becoming a U.S. Army All-American, wide receiver Allen Lazard joins an elite fraternity.

Allen Lazard to Play in All-American Bowl

The annual East vs. West showdown will be played Jan. 4 in San Antonio.

Iowa Patch High School Football Scores Roundup

Iowa High School Prep Scores from Across Iowa Patch.

Iowa Patch High School Football Scores

Another week of great football from our Patch towns.

No. 8 Urbandale J-hawks Win Volleyball Invitational

The J-Hawks upped their record to 14-2 in Saturday's invitational.

Urbandale Cross Country Runner up for Student Athlete of the Week

Vote online before the end of the day Wednesday to help Ashley Norem win the athlete of the week honor.

Soccer Clubs Agree to Share Fields, But 'Battle Between Egos' Continues

Some are calling on the Urbandale Soccer Club and J-Hawk Soccer Club to heal their rift and become one again. What do you think? Tell us below in the comments.

30 Skaters Hope to Make Cut in ‘Competitive’ Buccaneers Training Camp

The Buccaneers open the 2013-2014 hockey season later this month, but pre-season play opens Saturday.

Get Off the Couch: Coed Volleyball League Starts Sept. 22

The registration deadline for the short, six-week coed volleyball league is Sept. 13.

No. 9 J-Hawks Have Dreams of Division Football Crown

Urbandale opens against Fort Dodge Friday in a season the J-Hawks hope will yield a Class 4A Division 1 crown.

What's Better Than a Hole in One? How About Another, the Next Day?

Urbandale retiree achieves a rare feat – twice.

Little Leaguers Pitch in for Good Cause at World Series

Back at home, fans are crediting All-Star team for demonstrating “sportsmanship and grace under pressure to a lot of young Urbandale Little Leaguers.” One parent said her son “watched your game with stars in his eyes.”

Is Urbandale Still Alive in Little League Baseball World Series?

Urbandale played its third game Monday in hopes of starting a three-game streak to the World Series title.

Little League World Series 2013 Results from Aug. 15

Are you in Williamsport? Share your photos with Urbandale Patch.

Urbandale Players Score Lessons in Teamwork as They Pursue Little League World Series Championship

“Outside of winning and losing baseball games, this just builds character,” says team manager Robert Ball said of a “dream team” that begins series play Friday.

J-Hawks Start Season at No. 11 on USA Today’s Super Sports 25

Several other CIML teams also made the elite list of the top football powerhouses in Iowa.

‘I’m in Disbelief, Pretty Much’: Did Urbandale Earn Trip to Little League Baseball World Series?

Watch Video: Urbandale Little League Coach Robert Ball talks about his team’s long journey after Midwest Regional championship in Indianapolis.

Will Urbandale Little League Move On to Play for the World Series Crown?

The Iowa state champions in the Little League Midwest Regional took on Kearney, Neb., on Wednesday, but did they walk away with the win needed to advance to the Little League World Series?

Urbandale’s ‘Boys of Summer’ in Hunt for Little League World Series Crown

To claim it, the Urbandale team – state champions for Iowa – needs to win Wednesday and again on Friday.

Urbandale’s Allen Lazard is Iowa’s Preseason ‘Mr. Football’

The Iowa State Cyclones recruit is preparing for his finals season with the Urbandale J-Hawks after setting a national record last year.

Urbandale Freshman Quaterback a Top 3 at Top Gun Camp

Urbandale freshman quarterback George Reis is making a name for himself at Football University’s Top Gun Camp in Dublin, OH.

Do You Have the Moves to Win Urbandale's Skateboard Xtreme Challenge?

Area skateboarders can register now to compete in the Aug. 3 Skateboard Xtreme Challenge at Walker Johnston Park in Urbandale.

Urbandale Umpire Calls the Shots in All-Star Futures Game

Twenty-six-year-old Pat Hoberg was invited to umpire the MLB game played at Citi Field in New York City.

2013 Urbandale, CIML Conference Football Schedules

Because it's never too early to start thinking about high school football.

Bowler from Urbandale a 'Big Name' at PBA Tournament This Weekend

Tom Hess, of Urbandale stands, out along with Jake Peters, of Decatur, IL, as the "big names" entered in the PBA Mike Jankovsky Allstate Agent Midwest Open.

Urbandale's Allen Lazard Heading to National All-Star Football Camp

The camp will be held in Chicago and feature some of the best high school football players in the nation.

Cyclones v. Hawkeyes Football Matchup to be a Night Game Affair this Year

The 2013 CyHawk matchup will be played in Ames. Who will pull out the win this year?

Harrison Barnes to Sign Autographs at Urbandale Hy-Vee Friday

NBA Golden State Warriors forward is teaming up with Hy-Vee to promote fitness.

Urbandale Football Player Ranked on Latest Rivals List

Iowa State recruit Allen Lazard is also the top-ranked receiver in the country.

Share Your Urbandale Spring Sports Updates, Photos and Videos

From youth sports to adult leagues, and teams on their way to the playoffs to those reminiscent of the Bad News Bears, Patch wants to see Urbandale athletes of all ages in action this spring!

How Did the Urbandale J-Hawks Do at Drake Relays?

The J-Hawks had two individual titles at last weekend's event and one school record.