Russ Mitchell

Russ Mitchell has been covering news and sports in northwest Iowa since 1997, including 11 years as managing editor for one of the most acclaimed community newspapers in the state. He looks forward to keeping readers up to date on the growing sportsbook industry in Iowa.

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Easter Axe Chase

Easter Sunday Casino Customer Gets 5 Years For Brandishing Axe

A Quad Cities man will serve up to five years in prison after he chased his wife around a Davenport casino on Easter Sunday, 2021.

Posted on: January 14, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Mega Millions win

Iowan Starts New Year With $2 Million Powerball Win

Iowa has a Powerball win, but does it have a Powerball winner? The New Hampton Casey's General Store sold a ticket worth $2 million.

Posted on: January 13, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

The road to the Super Bowl begins.

Road To The Super Bowl Paved With Week 18 Games

The road to the Super Bowl begins late Saturday afternoon with Sunday Night Football adding the finishing touches.

Posted on: January 7, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa Powerball

Iowa Powerball Update: No 2022 ‘First Millionaire’ But Big Jackpots Ring In The New Year

Iowa Powerball finalists didn't win the "First Millionaire" drawing on New Year's Eve, but 2022 begins with a pair of big jackpots.

Posted on: January 4, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Citrus Bowl

Citrus Bowl 2022 Odds: Iowa Starts New Year As Underdog Vs. Kentucky

Iowa fans are known to say “Hawks by a million,” but the betting analysts who set Citrus Bowl odds are saying “Wildcats by a field goal” as of midweek. The No. 15 Hawkeyes face No. 22 Kentucky in a high-noon showdown on New Year’s Day. Where can I find the Citrus Bowl on TV? When: Noon […]

Posted on: December 30, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Cheez-It Bowl

Cheez-It Bowl 2021 Odds: Clemson Is A Slight Favorite Over Iowa State

The Cheez-It Bowl features two frugal defenses as Iowa State and Clemson close out the year in Orlando. Odds are within a field goal.

Posted on: December 29, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

FCS semifinals

FCS Semifinals Odds: 19 Iowans Are Still On A National Championship Run

The FCS semifinals bring a taste of Iowa as the Hawkeyes and Cyclones wait for bowl fates. NDSU and SDSU have 19 Iowans on their rosters.

Posted on: December 16, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Bowl Games

It’s Time For Bowl Games Odds And Ways to Play The Bowl Pick Contests

Bowl games have arrived! PlayIA has the latest odds and we tell you how Iowa sportsbook odds can help with the bowl contest confidence picks.

Posted on: December 14, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

November Bets

November Bets Set New Single-Month Record in Iowa

Iowa produced one of the strongest betting months in Iowa's sports betting history.

Posted on: December 10, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Cy-Hawk basketball

Cy-Hawk Basketball Odds: Iowa Favored Over No. 17 Cyclones

The Cy-Hawk rivalry resumes Thursday as the teams meet for the 75th time. Odds and a DraftKings offer get you ready for the game.

Posted on: December 9, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell