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The fires in southern California could be the biggest and most expensive natural disaster in history. With insurance companies possibly paying out billions in damages, insurance rates in Siouxland could be affected.

The Southern California wildfires could impact insurance coverage here in Iowa. At least four insurance companies have pulled out of the state of Iowa since the 2020 derecho, and some others are restructuring policies.

As Iowa tries to rebound from a pair of losses, Minnesota hopes to build upon its best win of the year. The Golden Gophers knocked off then-No. 20 Michigan 84-81 in overtime last Thursday for their first conference win. Minnesota coach Ben Johnson said his team was coming together after early-season struggles.

Bridget Blitsch is one of the founders of the nonprofit Furry Flights to Freedom. She’s working with other organizations on the ground in California to help distribute supplies to people and pets in need.

Firefighters are still trying to gain control of wildfires in southern California where 27 people have died, and more than 12,000 buildings have been destroyed.

The Trojans (11-6, 3-3 Big Ten) never trailed, shot 37-of-57 (67%) from the field, 10-of-15 (60%) from 3-point range and outrebounded the Hawkeyes (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) 37-20 in the win.

Dangerous winds returned to Southern California on Tuesday as new wildfires broke out and a pair of major Los Angeles-area blazes burned for a third week.

LOS ANGELES — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of ...

California's insurance crisis risks triggering broader financial instability, an expert in economics and the environment warned.

Wildfires are continuing to devastate those in the southern part of California, and the American Red Cross in Iowa and Minnesota has continued efforts to help people in need.

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team faced a loss against cross town rivals, the UCLA Bruins, 82-76. The loss dropped the Trojans to a 12-8 record, 4-5 in Big