The USS Illinois (BB-65) was planned as an Iowa-class battleship during World War II, embodying the Navy’s reliance on heavily armored “battlewagons.” -Ordered in 1940 and partially built, the ...

Christie Vilsack, third from left, sponsor of the new USS Iowa submarine, poses with crew members and Kelly Sullivan, far ...

The Virginia-class submarine took six years in the making. It was named after the state of Iowa in June 2023 by former Iowa ...

From 1943 to 1945, the USS Alabama fought in the Pacific theater during World War II. Now, the 680-foot ship rests in Mobile, Alabama, as the star attraction of the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial ...

The submarine named for the state of Iowa ... USS Iowa submarine, hull number SSN-797, will be held in Groton, Connecticut, where it was constructed at General Dynamics Electric Boat. The Virginia ...

“This advanced storm spotters class is designed to increase our knowledge of these severe storms and to help us better prepare and respond to those those type of events,” Stoker said. Stoker said he ...

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO — The USS Iowa submarine on sea trials ... Museum District’s Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum in Waterloo. The Virginia-class submarine, six years in the making ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa House Republicans have advanced multiple bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at Iowa’s colleges and universities. Democrats say this will ...

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Highlights from Iowa high school basketball Class 4A semifinal gamesFriday (Championship) No. 3 West Des Moines Valley 61, No. 4 Waukee Northwest 47Watch: Valley claims third consecutive state ...

The L.A. Harbor International Film Festival will return this week, running from Thursday to Sunday, March 13-16, with films rolling out at several venues– including on board the Battleship Iowa.