Great Plains Lookahead Digest
By The Associated Press
The following stories are planned for the next 24 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.
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IOWA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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AP-US–IMMIGRATION-DES MOINES-SUPERINTENDENT
DESCRIPTION: Since his arrest last month by immigration agents, the public has grappled with how Ian Roberts became a public schools leader despite lacking authorization to work in the U.S., a history of criminal charges and falsified credentials. An AP investigation raises additional questions about Roberts’ public and private jobs.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 10:00 a.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–BIG TEN-MEDIA DAYS
DESCRIPTION: ROSEMONT, Ill. – The list of new coaches in the Big Ten this season includes Indiana’s Darian DeVries, Iowa’s Ben McCollum, Maryland’s Buzz Williams and Minnesota’s Niko Medved. They’re looking to replicate the success of Michigan’s Dusty May, who led the Wolverines to a Sweet 16 berth in his debut season last year. By Rich Rovito. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos, expected by 6 p.m.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 06:28 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–BIG TEN THIS WEEK
DESCRIPTION: This week’s Big Ten schedule features two Top 25 matchups with No. 7 Indiana visiting No. 3 Oregon and No. 1 Ohio State heading to No. 17 Illinois. Oregon is looking for its 24th straight regular-season victory. Illinois aims to defeat a top-ranked team for the first time since beating Ohio State in 2007. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos, expected by 11 a.m.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 11:44 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBN–VIKINGS-BYE
DESCRIPTION: EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have endured an unexpectedly challenging start to their season with a wave of injuries they’ve ridden relatively well but are aiming to be past once they emerge from their bye week, with all signs pointing to J.J. McCarthy returning at quarterback. By Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell. 800 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 05:00 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–BIG TEN-MEDIA DAYS
DESCRIPTION: ROSEMONT, Ill. – The list of new coaches in the Big Ten this season includes Indiana’s Darian DeVries, Iowa’s Ben McCollum, Maryland’s Buzz Williams and Minnesota’s Niko Medved. They’re looking to replicate the success of Michigan’s Dusty May, who led the Wolverines to a Sweet 16 berth in his debut season last year. By Rich Rovito. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos, expected by 6 p.m.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 06:28 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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HKN–WILD-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — The Minnesota Wild visit the St. Louis Blues. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merits.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 07:00 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–BIG TEN THIS WEEK
DESCRIPTION: This week’s Big Ten schedule features two Top 25 matchups with No. 7 Indiana visiting No. 3 Oregon and No. 1 Ohio State heading to No. 17 Illinois. Oregon is looking for its 24th straight regular-season victory. Illinois aims to defeat a top-ranked team for the first time since beating Ohio State in 2007. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos, expected by 11 a.m.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 11:44 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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HKN–WILD-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — The Minnesota Wild visit the St. Louis Blues. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merits.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 07:00 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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NEBRASKA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–BIG TEN-MEDIA DAYS
DESCRIPTION: ROSEMONT, Ill. – The list of new coaches in the Big Ten this season includes Indiana’s Darian DeVries, Iowa’s Ben McCollum, Maryland’s Buzz Williams and Minnesota’s Niko Medved. They’re looking to replicate the success of Michigan’s Dusty May, who led the Wolverines to a Sweet 16 berth in his debut season last year. By Rich Rovito. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos, expected by 6 p.m.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 06:28 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–BIG TEN THIS WEEK
DESCRIPTION: This week’s Big Ten schedule features two Top 25 matchups with No. 7 Indiana visiting No. 3 Oregon and No. 1 Ohio State heading to No. 17 Illinois. Oregon is looking for its 24th straight regular-season victory. Illinois aims to defeat a top-ranked team for the first time since beating Ohio State in 2007. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos, expected by 11 a.m.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 11:44 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–T25-OKLAHOMA-VENABLES REBOUNDS
DESCRIPTION: NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has turned things around after a tough season last year. The Sooners are now ranked sixth and are in the College Football Playoff hunt. They have the nation’s best defense in several categories. Venables is calling the defensive plays this season, and the team has allowed just 36 points through five games. Oklahoma leads the nation in total defense, surrendering only 193 yards per game. On offense, the Sooners brought in new talent, including quarterback John Mateer, who has impressed despite a recent injury. Venables praises the team’s chemistry and determination. By Cliff Brunt. UPCOMING: 700 words, with photos.
UPCOMING: By 10/09/2025 12:00 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’)
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