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Caitlin Clark’s whirlwind WNBA Draft week just the start for the in-demand rookie
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Iowa loses women's basketball championship in Caitlin Clark's final game: Caitlin Clark will end her career at Iowa without the elusive national championship.
axios.com/local/des-moines/2024/04/07/caitlin-clark-iowa-hawkeyes-lose-ncaa-basketball-championship-south-carolina
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Two years after foreclosure, movement toward Valley West Mall redevelopment remains slow
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2024/04/18/valley-west-mall-sale-wont-come-soon-west-des-moines-official-says/73360707007/
US to close 'gun show loophole' and require more background checks: A rule requiring gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-close-gun-show-loophole-require-more-background-checks-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
Marijuana isn't legal in Iowa, but that isn't stopping these 4/20 Day celebrations
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/16/how-to-legally-celebrate-420-in-des-moines-this-weekend-2024/73327812007/
Police find 60 neglected animals, 7 dead dogs in Norwalk home: Officials found 57 dogs and day-old puppies, three cats and seven dead dogs in a Norwalk house ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/17/60-neglected-animals-7-dead-dogs-found-in-norwalk-home/73359712007/
Nearly 350 workers leave Iowa AEAs as Kim Reynolds pushed to overhaul education agencies
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/aea-iowa-employees-leave-after-kim-reynolds-legislative-proposal/73168016007/
This Des Moines restaurant was the only Iowa spot to make 2024's Best of the Midwest list
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/17/des-moines-restaurants-oak-park-makes-best-of-the-midwest-list-midwest-living/73339760007/
JCPenney gives Perry High School $50,000 to make first prom after shooting memorable
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/12/jcpenney-gives-perry-high-donation-for-prom-night-good-morning-america-spare-time/73289072007/
What a trans author found on a tour of red-state libraries: Diana Goetsch spent months visiting red-state libraries to do presentations on the freedom to read ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-17/scenes-from-a-red-state-tour
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. convenes hundreds in Iowa to try for access to November ballot
apnews.com/article/election-2024-kennedy-ballot-access-iowa-ebc526eb8370bc5ac0888fa50af3ba4f
Des Moines will be home to Iowa's first Mormon temple. Here's what to know:: While Iowa is home to many The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/10/iowa-will-get-its-first-mormon-temple-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-des-moines/73249227007/
Iconic shop Bauder's Ice Cream could be remodeled into a credit union, new plans show
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/development/2024/04/15/des-moines-credit-union-eyes-bauders-ice-cream-shop-building-ingersoll-avenue/73328747007/
Severe storms are bearing down on the Midwest and the Heartland, where tornadoes, damaging winds and hail are in the forecast ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/severe-weather-stretches-wisconsin-arkansas-golf-ball-sized/story
Meet HoQtail, the new cocktail lounge in the East Village, where drinks come with a bite
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/16/hoqtail-cocktail-lounge-hoq-east-village-des-moines-bars-speakeasy-cocktails/73259359007/
Wear Urbandale swag, feed a child: New apparel store would help pay off school lunch debt
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/urbandale/2024/04/14/profits-from-new-urbandale-schools-jhawks-apparel-store-would-pay-student-lunch-debt/73248185007/
Are those seesaws in downtown Des Moines? Yes, and you can play on this new art project.
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/arts/2024/04/18/cowles-commons-hosts-impulse-15-interactive-seesaws-downtown-des-moines/73289948007/
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Defies Feds to Scare Migrants and Endanger Kids: Making Iowa a place for immigrants to avoid amid an ongoing labor shortage and eased ...
thedailybeast.com/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-defies-feds-to-scare-migrants-and-endanger-kids
Powerball lottery drawing delayed: The Powerball lottery drawing has been delayed to complete procedures required before the numbers are announced.
detroitnews.com/story/news/lottery/2024/04/06/powerball-prize-billion-record/73228014007/
Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
- A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.
- Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.
- As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.
- The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
Kim Reynolds stretches words' meaning with paltry summer-food program: Opinion: "Unsustainable"? What the governor means is she just doesn't want to spend money ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/04/17/kim-reynolds-stretches-words-meaning-with-paltry-summer-food-program/73353142007/
Iowa Supreme Court weighs whether 6-week abortion ban can take effect: For now, abortion remains legal in Iowa up to 22 weeks of pregnancy. But the case before ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/11/iowa-abortion-ban-court/
New Fever star Caitlin Clark has excelled despite unprecedented pressure. Here comes more.
indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-to-face-historic-pressure-iowa-to-indiana-fever-wnba-2024/73289315007/
RFK Jr. Says He’s Earned a Spot on the Ballot in Yet Another State: Iowa is the eighth that RFK Jr. has claimed to have qualified for, though just one—Utah—has ...
thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-says-hes-earned-a-spot-on-the-ballot-in-yet-another-state
Des Moines police ask public to help find 13-year-old boy who went missing Sunday
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/04/15/des-moines-police-missing-child-tristan-manning-13/73325043007/
Lawmakers pass ban on guaranteed income programs in Iowa, including 'UpLift' pilot
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/iowa-legislature-ban-on-guaranteed-income-programs-passes/73094377007/
Don't hand over the authority of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission to Kim Reynolds
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/04/16/keep-iowa-civil-rights-commission-intact-no-transfer-authority-kim-reynolds/73331853007/
Iowa bowler Tom Hess to be inducted into the Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/2024/04/12/iowa-bowler-tom-hess-to-be-inducted-into-pba-hall-of-fame/73305100007/
Iowa lawmakers consider raising their pay: Bill also would add $10K for each statewide elected official
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-lawmakers-consider-raising-their-pay/
Meet Caitlin Clark's Family: What To Know About The Basketball Star's Parents And Two Brothers
womenshealthmag.com/life/a46696795/caitlin-clark-family/
Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
- LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.
- The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.
- The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.
- The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
Drake women's basketball picks up transfer commitment from Illinois State guard Abbie Aalsma
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/drake-bulldogs/2024/04/18/abbie-aalsma-drake-womens-basketball-bulldogs-illinois-state-missouri-valley-conference/73371802007/
Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride fundraiser to return June 1: The annual event has traditionally drawn Iowa politicians and future presidential contenders alike.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/joni-ernsts-roast-and-ride-fundraiser-to-return-june-1/73323743007/
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes pitch for president in Iowa: Independent candidate draws several hundred supporters in West Des Moines
thegazette.com/news/robert-f-kennedy-jr-makes-pitch-for-president-in-iowa/
This Des Moines restaurant is offering a trio of sliders for only $10 on Thursdays only
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/18/des-moines-restaurants-bubba-thursday-night-special-sliders-pulled-pork-bbq-drinks/73354486007/
A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S. : Crowds and clouds didn't stop people from gathering across the path of totality ...
npr.org/sections/solar-eclipse/2024/04/08/1243386496/solar-eclipse-2024
Iowa rules for 6-week abortion ban clear legislative hurdle as courts consider legality
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/04/09/iowa-6-week-abortion-ban-rules-approved-lawmakers-supreme-court-board-of-medicine/73246107007/
Iowa nursing homes’ staffing levels are among the nation’s worst, federal data show
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/04/17/nursing-home-staffing-in-iowa-among-nations-worst-federal-data/73354201007/
Iowa women’s basketball’s road to the Final Four: A look at the 2023-24 season so far
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/iowa-womens-basketballs-road-to-the-final-four-a-look-at-the-2023-24-season-so-far/
Des Moines Public Schools announces 2024-25 budget cuts: Des Moines Public Schools officials were tasked with cutting $14 million from the budget ahead of the ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/03/des-moines-public-schools-budget-cuts-include-staffing-prescription-insurance-changes/73172658007/
What is Caitlin Clark's greatest legacy as a college athlete? Normalizing what wasn't before.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/from-the-editor/2024/04/14/what-is-caitlin-clarks-greatest-legacy-as-a-superstar-college-athlete/73299067007/
Kim Reynolds signs changes to Iowa anti-abortion program into law. What to know:: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Wednesday a bill making changes to her ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/10/iowa-legislature-reynolds-signs-changes-to-moms-anti-abortion-program-pregnancy/73279226007/
Caitlin Clark is having her number retired by Iowa already: One week after her final game!
sbnation.com/womens-ncaa-basketball/2024/4/11/24127348/caitlin-clark-number-retired-iowa
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
- The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.
- Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.
- The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.
- Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
A new Kwik Star convenience store is coming to Johnston. Find out when and where:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/johnston/2024/04/14/kwik-star-gas-station-and-convenience-store-planned-in-johnston-merle-hay-road-pioneer-parkway/73260176007/
Capitol Notebook: Bill to prohibit firearms tracking headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ desk
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-bill-to-prohibit-firearms-tracking-headed-to-iowa-gov-reynolds-desk/
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Polk County on Wednesday: The driver was pronounced dead on scene. The identity of the driver has not been released to the ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/17/one-dead-after-single-vehicle-crash-in-polk-county/73362703007/
WATCH Iowa star Caitlin Clark delivers on Saturday Night Live during hilarious Weekend Update
247sports.com/college/iowa/article/watch-iowa-star-caitlin-clark-delivers-on-saturday-night-live-during-hilarious-weekend-update-230421855/
How to spend Record Store Day in Des Moines: National Record Store Day is April 20, and Des Moines is rich in record shops and live concert venues to celebrate.
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/17/record-store-day-2024-des-moines-deals-events-live-music/73165133007/
Golfing downtown? Venue is coming to Des Moines: The Fat Putter Mini Golf Lounge will bring its elaborately theme courses to the Wilkins Building on Walnut ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/development/2024/04/05/fat-putter-mini-golf-lounge-coming-to-downtown-des-moines/73205269007/
Blank Park Zoo to begin $18 million expansion. What will be the new features?: A revamp and expansion of the Blank Park Zoo is starting and will continue through ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/development/2024/04/08/blank-park-zoo-des-moines-18m-expansion-includes-update-to-sea-lion-exhibit/73243732007/
Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds
pbs.org/newshour/nation/iowa-puts-1-million-toward-summer-meal-sites-still-faces-criticism-for-rejecting-federal-funds
Police identify motorcyclist killed on Des Moines' east side Sunday: The 41-year-old Des Moines man crashed into a Jeep near University Avenue and East 16th ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/09/police-identify-motorcyclist-killed-on-des-moines-east-side-sunday/73261840007/
Environmental groups petition EPA to force Iowa to tackle livestock water pollution
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/04/17/groups-petition-epa-to-take-emergency-action-on-iowa-cafo-water-quality/73328893007/
Polk County deputies identify 63-year-old man killed in crash: Deputies identified the driver who died in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday as a 63-year-old ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/18/polk-county-deputies-identify-63-year-old-slater-man-killed-in-crash/73372486007/
Bill to help struggling young readers and their teachers approved by Iowa lawmakers
thegazette.com/state-government/bill-to-help-struggling-young-readers-and-their-teachers-approved-by-iowa-lawmakers/
Des Moines police identify 18-year-old killed in city's first homicide of 2024: Des Moines police on Thursday identified the 18-year-old who died in the city's ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/04/des-moines-police-identify-18-year-old-jacob-matthew-brown-killed-in-2024-shooting/73204333007/
At the Iowa Capitol, guns for teachers is a bigger priority than feeding children
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/04/07/guns-for-teachers-more-important-than-feeding-kids-iowa-legislature/73197773007/
Lil Wayne praises Caitlin Clark and other memorable moments from Wells Fargo Arena concert
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/12/lil-wayne-wells-fargo-arena-des-moines-concert-top-moments-praise-caitlin-clark-young-la/73279417007/
Photos: UConn vs. Iowa in NCAA Final Four game : Photos from the UConn vs. Iowa NCAA Final Four game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday ...
thegazette.com/photos/photos-uconn-vs-iowa-in-ncaa-final-four-game/
UConn's Paige Bueckers has habit of beating Iowa's Caitlin Clark: PORTLAND, Ore. -- Depending on the mathematics applied, Caitlin Clark is 0-3 head-to-head with ...
reuters.com/sports/uconns-paige-bueckers-has-habit-beating-iowas-caitlin-clark-2024-04-02/
Iowa tightens foreign-owned land law, but misses farmers' main concern: access to land
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/04/18/iowa-restricts-foreign-owned-land-but-misses-bigger-threat-farmers-say/72356071007/
U.S. Supreme Court rejects DMPD appeal in photographer's lawsuit over 2020 protest arrest
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/16/des-moines-police-2020-protest-lawsuit-appeal-ted-nieters-rejected-us-supreme-court/73334014007/
Letters: It’s unfair for transgender women to play women’s sports: Opinion: Readers respond to news about proms, student loans, Roundup and Donald Trump in ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/18/unfair-transgender-women-play-womens-sports/73360211007/
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs 'religious freedom' law at private event hosted by Christian group
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/02/iowa-gov-reynolds-signs-religious-freedom-law-at-christian-event/73184905007/
What to know about the new Sleepy Hollow before year-round tubing opens Memorial Day weekend
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/11/sleepy-hollow-des-moines-park-to-host-year-round-skiing-tubing-snowboarding/73222878007/
Iowa's sunny weekend breaks record high for April 14 in Des Moines at 88 degrees: Today's heat broke the record high in Des Moines for April 14 ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/weather/2024/04/14/national-weather-service-says-des-moines-record-high-for-april-14-broken/73320939007/
Des Moines' oldest synagogue celebrates 150 years serving Jewish community: Starting out in a rented hall in 1873, Temple B'nai Jeshurun is now celebrating its ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/04/02/temple-bnai-jeshurun-des-moines-is-celebrating-150-years-serving-iowa-jewish-community/72845135007/
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Judge blocks demolition of Iowa outdoor art installation: Creator says Des Moines Art Center violating contract for the landscape art
thegazette.com/crime-courts/judge-blocks-demolition-of-iowa-outdoor-art-installation/
When is Dollar Tree raising prices? Answers about the store's price increase: The days of dollar stores may soon be a thing of the past after the Dollar Tree ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/retail/2024/04/12/when-is-dollar-tree-raising-prices-what-to-know-about-the-price-increase/73299804007/
An Iowan's photograph will be on a new US postage stamp. Here's how to get yours:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/09/des-moines-iowa-phil-roeder-iowa-state-fair-photo-featured-on-a-new-stamp-usps-dmps/73096888007/
Des Moines city leaders sidestep Iowa law, hold secret meetings on development agreements
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/04/18/des-moines-city-counil-side-steps-iowa-law-to-hold-secret-meetings-on-developments/73249377007/
'Such a force for good': Mourners remember Des Moines advocate Teree Caldwell-Johnson
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/17/des-moines-funeral-teree-caldwell-johnson-des-moines-public-schools-advocate-oakridge-neighborhood/73341925007/
Bottle bill changes mean Iowans have fewer options for returning cans, bottles, group says
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/09/most-iowa-retailers-no-longer-redeem-bottles-cans-after-2022-law-change/73245544007/
'Hurts So Good': John Mellencamp performs his biggest hits in Des Moines: John Mellencamp played his heartland brand of songs on Friday night at the Des Moines ...
desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/music/2024/04/06/john-mellencamp-concert-tour-photos-des-moines-civic-center/73215908007/
80/35 Music Festival bringing Killer Mike, OK Go to Des Moines this summer: Summer is almost here, and with it comes plenty of festivals. Here's what we know ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/12/8035-music-festival-2024-lineup-headliners-killer-mike-ok-go-tickets-water-works-park/73288018007/
The votes are in: East High School's Abraham Eujenio named Student of the Week: An East High School sophomore is the Des Moines Register's new Students of the ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/05/the-votes-are-in-east-high-schools-abraham-eujenio-named-student-of-the-week-dmps/73211778007/
Ankeny RAGBRAI sculpture, a new city landmark, will remain at Northwestern Trailhead
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/ankeny/2024/04/16/ankeny-bicycle-sign-from-ragbrai-2023-will-remain-in-current-location/73335374007/
I want to despise Caitlin Clark for taking my school's rival to new heights. But I can't.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/04/01/caitlin-clark-iowa-hawkeyes-rival-fandom/73163993007/
West Des Moines-based Lola's Fine Hot Sauce reaches distribution agreement with Walmart
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2024/04/13/lolas-fine-hot-sauce-to-be-sold-at-walmart-stores-nationwide-west-des-moines/73305246007/
Letters: Kim Reynolds, unlike Joe Biden, cares about Iowans' safety: Opinion: Police accountability, animal agriculture, overpopulation, immigration; it's all ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/05/kim-reynolds-unlike-joe-biden-cares-about-iowa-safety-immigration/73202553007/
Des Moines to pay $50,000 to settle another George Floyd protest arrest lawsuit: Approved this week, the settlement is in addition to $25,000 Jacob Sahr received ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/18/des-moines-george-floyd-protest-2020-lawsuit-settlement-50k-jacob-sahr-polk-county/73359317007/
Ben McCollum wanted Drake basketball coaching job back in 2018. He finally got it in 2024
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/drake-bulldogs/2024/04/09/drake-mens-basketball-coach-ben-mccollum-northwest-missouri-state-darian-devires-west-virginia/73236306007/
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