Author: Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register

Fans allowed at Wednesday night’s Big 12 tournament games in Kansas City, but the league will close its doors to general public beginning Thursday.

Craig Mahoney played football for Iowa State, but Saturday in the Camping World Bowl, he’ll be cheering on his son and Notre Dame vs. the Cyclones.

Iowa State basketball coach Steve Prohm went out of his way to help Michael McDonough, 15, during his battle with a deadly flesh-eating disorder.

Danny Hultzen, the No. 2 pick in 2011, once seemed to be on the fast track to majors, but Class AAA struggles and shoulder injuries derailed him.

Both the Iowa and Iowa State football Twitter accounts were suspended on Saturday, showing messages that implied they had violated Twitter rules.