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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.
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/
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/
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
Iowa women's basketball fans rally at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch Final Four win over UConn
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-women/2024/04/06/iowa-fans-support-from-home-as-iowa-beats-uconn-in-womens-final-four/73192446007/
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.
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
Mini golf craze: Downtown Des Moines is set to get another venue this fall: Two mini golf lounges are planning to open within five blocks of each other in ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/development/2024/04/19/krazy-golf-mini-golf-venue-planned-in-downtown-des-moines/73222181007/
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/
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/
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.
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/
Esports facility to be built in Coralville: City awards developer a 15-year, 100% tax abatement
thegazette.com/local-government/esports-facility-to-be-built-in-coralville/
Did UConn recruit Caitlin Clark? Geno Auriemma passed over Iowa star for Paige Bueckers
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-women/2024/04/05/caitlin-clark-iowa-uconn-recruiting-womens-basketball-march-madness-hawkeyes-huskies-paige-bueckers/73191925007/
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/
Caitlin Clark works to ‘use her platform for a lot of good’ with her own nonprofit
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/caitlin-clark-works-to-use-her-platform-for-a-lot-of-good-with-her-own-nonprofit/
Having turned down $29M from feds, Gov. Reynolds announces $900K summer meal program for children
thegazette.com/state-government/having-turned-down-29m-from-feds-gov-reynolds-announces-900k-summer-meal-program-for-children/
After a decade of margaritas and tacos, a Latin restaurant in downtown Des Moines closes
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/02/latin-restaurant-malo-closes-in-downtown-des-moines-on-april-27/73184519007/
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/
Valley Junction reveals big changes in April Fools' Day joke, but some like the idea
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/west-des-moines/2024/04/01/valley-junction-promenade-good-april-fools-jokes/73167906007/
Cedar Rapids Prairie puts together challenging road schedule to prep for boys’ state soccer ambitions
thegazette.com/soccer/cedar-rapids-prairie-puts-together-challenging-road-schedule-to-prep-for-boys-state-soccer-ambition/
Here are 25 Iowa football players who stood out at Back 2 Ballin' 7-on-7 tournament
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting/2024/04/16/25-iowa-high-school-football-athletes-who-impressed-at-back-2-ballin-7v7-tournament/73303992007/
Get your baskets out, Iowans. Here's your guide to morel mushroom hunting and safety tips
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/15/morel-mushrooms-iowa-2024-hunting-safety-tips-how-to-find-where/73289850007/
Ruby Leman, Tyler Sickerson voted the Register's female and male Athletes of the Week
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/04/12/ruby-leman-tyler-sickerson-are-the-registers-athletes-of-the-week/73267520007/
Along with a friendly smile there's now a video screen in every aisle at some Hy-Vee stores
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/retail/2024/04/08/hy-vee-rolls-out-redmedia-subsidiary-hires-new-chief-marketing-officer/73204019007/
Drake's favorite Nashville hot chicken is finally headed to Iowa. Find out where.
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/01/daves-hot-chicken-to-open-iowa-locations-in-des-moines-davenport-cedar-rapids-coralville/73126930007/
Live in West Des Moines surrounded by mature trees in this $1.3 million home built in 2017
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/real-estate/2024/04/01/west-des-moines-home-offers-privacy-good-schools/73062368007/
A comprehensive guide to finding James Beard Foundation-nominated chefs, restaurants in Iowa
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/04/07/the-best-chefs-restaurants-in-iowa-according-to-james-beard-foundation/70042404007/
Letters: We’re stingy with other assistance. Don’t forgive student debt for the wealthy.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/14/dont-forgive-student-debt-for-the-wealthy/73279516007/
See inside a $1.25 million home that includes a secret office hidden by a bookcase
desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/money/business/real-estate/2024/04/01/see-inside-a-1-25-million-home-with-five-bedrooms-secret-office/73137132007/
Fast food takes on an Iowa classic: Taco John's rolls out a taco pizza: Iowans have yet another option for restaurants that offer the long-coveted taco pizza.
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/05/taco-johns-taco-pizza-near-me-take-on-an-iowa-classic/73201380007/
Letters: Why is Iowa Hawkeyes basketball coach Lisa Bluder paid so little?: Opinion: Letters published April 1-7, 2024, discuss school budgets, farming ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/04/iowa-hawkeyes-lisa-bluder-paid-so-little/73192340007/
Eastbound Interstate 80 closure planned for April 17-18 between Waukee and West Des Moines
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/10/interstate-80-to-be-closed-april-17-18-between-waukee-west-des-moines/73264219007/
A century-old classic home, with plentiful upgrades, is listed at $598,000 South of Grand
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/real-estate/2024/04/15/this-tudor-style-home-in-des-moines-is-on-the-market-for-598000-houses-for-sale/73283201007/
Lower fees, lower prices: How will national realty settlement affect the Iowa market?
desmoinesregister.com/story/marketplace/real-estate/2024/04/01/how-will-the-realtors-settlement-affect-iowans/73039805007/
Polk County home listing prices fall in March. See the median price here: Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Polk County in March
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/10/listing-prices-for-iowa-houses-for-sale-fell-in-march/73245294007/
Mark your calendars: Here's when summer vacation starts for Des Moines area schools
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/14/when-is-the-last-day-of-school-2024-des-moines-waukee-urbandale-johnston-south-east-polk/73133521007/
Drake Relays 2024 form chart: Current cutoffs, state leaders and more (April 15): The field will be determined Friday; the meet is next week in Des Moines
thegazette.com/track-field/drake-relays-2024-form-chart-current-cutoffs-state-leaders-and-more-april-15/
Now is the best time to see spring wildflowers in Iowa. Here's what to look for.: Early spring marks the start of wildflower season in Iowa, but these natural ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/05/iowa-wildflowers-spring-blooms-near-me-state-parks-gardens/73177101007/
Caitlin Fever: Indiana selects NCAA superstar Clark No. 1 overall in WNBA draft: US NCAA records conqueror and shooting extraordinaire Caitlin Clark expectedly ...
rappler.com/sports/nba/indiana-fever-selects-caitlin-clark-wnba-draft-april-15-2024/
Asia Russell, Uriah Allen voted the Register's Athletes of the Week for March 25-31
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/04/05/asia-russell-uriah-allen-are-the-registers-athletes-of-the-week/73186737007/
New West Des Moines budget has tax levy decrease, roadwork on Mills Civic, Grand Avenue
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/west-des-moines/2024/04/17/new-west-des-moines-budget-includes-property-tax-levy-decrease-roadwork-mills-civic-grand-avenue/73332380007/
'We’ve never, ever seen anything like this’: How Caitlin Clark’s stardom can help Indiana
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/04/12/how-caitlin-clarks-stardom-could-help-indiana-in-more-ways-than-one/73251475007/
Iowa retailers warn of ‘unintended consequences’ of capping THC content in hemp products
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-retailers-warn-of-unintended-consequences-of-capping-thc-content-in-hemp-products/
Caitlin Clark can take women’s basketball to a level never seen before: The all-time leading scorer in college basketball is about to turn pro with Indiana as ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/13/caitlin-clark-can-take-womens-basketball-to-a-level-never-seen-before
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend for April 11-14, including Lil Wayne, Monster Jam
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/10/things-to-do-in-des-moines-april-11-through-14-lil-wayne-concert-monster-jam/73215383007/
Caitlin Clark’s Shoe Size, NCAA Scoring Record and More: Caitlin Clark is making history in women's basketball. Discover her shoe size ...
footwearnews.com/fashion/fashion-news/caitlin-clark-shoe-size-1203611071/
Vote: Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week for April 1-7: Here are the Register's Iowa Ortho female and male Athlete of the Week candidates for ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/04/08/vote-des-moines-register-athletes-of-the-week-for-april-1-7/73177623007/
Meet Caitlin Clark's Family: What To Know About The Basketball Star's Parents And Two Brothers
womenshealthmag.com/life/a46696795/caitlin-clark-family/
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Give the teens in your life the best prom experience: Where to eat, take pics in Des Moines
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/04/prom-picture-spots-restaurant-recommendations-in-des-moines/73192845007/
West Des Moines crop insurance company buys a California counterpart: West Des Moines' Farmers Mutual Hail buys California counterpart, saying Global Ag ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/04/04/farmers-mutual-hail-of-iowa-buys-californias-global-ag-insurance/73194052007/
Court rejects effort to sue Valley West Mall receiver for discrimination: Five Star Direct Discount owner accused mall management of racial discrimination ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/03/valley-west-mall-receiver-discrimination-lawsuit-denied-court-e3-realty/73130447007/
The 5 best dishes we ate in Des Moines in March, from almond croissants to lomo saltado
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/02/des-moines-best-things-to-eat-restaurants-march-2024/73062043007/
Vote: Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week for March 25-31: Here are the Register's Iowa Ortho female and male Athlete of the Week candidates for ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/04/01/vote-des-moines-register-athletes-of-the-week-for-march-25-31/73162569007/
Caitlin Clark and Iowa survive in her final college home game : The Hawkeyes edged West Virginia to advance to the Sweet 16, where Colorado awaits and LSU looms.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/25/iowa-caitlin-clark-wvu-ncaa-tournament/
Can you see the solar eclipse in Iowa? Yes, including at these watch parties across Iowa
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/03/28/view-the-2024-solar-eclipse-in-iowa-at-these-watch-parties-des-moines-iowa-city-ames/73094202007/
Can Cumming keep its small-town growth amid metro Des Moines' hustle?: Agrihood, new Main Street, giant Hy-Vee warehouse - Cumming seeks to retain its small-town ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/03/28/cumming-looks-to-keep-small-town-iowa-vibe-amid-new-development/72701288007/
Why AI is so thirsty: Data centers use massive amounts of water: The extra computing power that's driving AI sharply increases the water needed to cool data ...
newsweek.com/why-ai-so-thirsty-data-centers-use-massive-amounts-water-1882374
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
Best Buy is closing stores. How many stores are in Iowa, and will they be affected?
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/retail/2024/03/19/best-buy-announces-store-closures-how-many-stores-are-in-iowa-coralville-waterloo/73026830007/
Target has new self-checkout policies. What Iowans should know before checking out
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/retail/2024/03/18/target-self-checkout-moves-to-10-items-or-less-is-iowa-included/73016858007/
The new Hobby Lobby in Ankeny has an opening date: Hobby Lobby in Ankeny has an opening date.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/ankeny/2024/03/20/when-is-hobby-lobby-opening-in-ankeny-grand-opening-date-scheduled/73041076007/
Dairy Queen is opening its secret freezer and adding summer Blizzards. Try one for free
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/03/27/dairy-queen-menu-opened-its-secret-freezer-here-are-the-new-blizzards/73107267007/
Are women's college sports getting the attention they deserve? See how Americans feel.
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/2024/03/21/do-womens-sports-receive-enough-attention-grinnell-college-national-poll-results/73041395007/
NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway June 15 sells out; Hy-Vee to be sponsor
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/motor/auto-racing/2024/03/27/sellout-announced-for-nascar-xfinity-series-race-at-iowa-speedway-newton/73117012007/
The 12 biggest restaurant openings coming to the Des Moines metro this spring: Big restaurant openings such as Table 128, Hugo's, Prime & Providence and Wilson's ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/03/21/new-restaurants-des-moines-spring-2024-guide/69983480007/
Pythons and tide pools set to arrive in Blue Zoo aquarium in Jordan Creek: Blue Zoo is set to feature sea life such as clown fish and sharks, as well as other ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/west-des-moines/2024/03/23/pythons-and-tide-pools-set-to-arrive-in-west-des-moines-aquarium/73079435007/
Schools keep taking away teachers' autonomy. It's driving us out of the profession.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/03/21/teachers-keep-losing-autonomy-leaving-profession-iowa-education/73047414007/
Program that links mental health services with police uncertain under Reynolds' overhaul
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/03/18/kim-reynolds-bill-could-jeopardize-program-linking-mental-health-police-heart-of-iowa/72934061007/
Who is running for local Iowa House and Senate seats in the 2024 primary: The field of candidates is set for Iowa's June 4 primary elections, where a number of ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/18/who-is-running-for-iowa-house-iowa-senate-des-moines-metro-june-2024-primary/72971242007/
Smash Park adds new food and drink, ax-throwing, darts and revamped pickleball courts
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2024/03/22/smash-park-adds-darts-ax-throwing-and-new-food-and-drink-in-west-des-moines/73052083007/
Don't miss these March Madness food deals in Des Moines at Smash Park, Cinnaholic and more
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/03/30/find-food-deals-specials-in-des-moines-for-march-madness-2024/73146888007/
Explore the lives, history and legacies of our community members through the Des Moines Register obituaries: www.desmoinesregister.com/obituaries/
Explore the lives, history and legacies of our community members through the Des Moines Register obituaries: www.desmoinesregister.com/obituaries/
12 things to do in Des Moines March 21-24 including Tim McGraw, Jim Jefferies, Hoops & Hops
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2024/03/20/things-to-do-in-des-moines-march-21-24-tim-mcgraw-jim-jefferies-march-madness/72971142007/
What Iowa towns have the most big lottery winners?: Before rushing to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket, you might want to see which cities are home to the most ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/03/22/mega-millions-jackpot-winners-biggest-prizes-iowa-lottery-powerball/73038574007/
Quick Glance: Where Lottery Success Stories Thrive - Is Your State Among Them?
- New York leads in the highest share of national lottery winners compared to other states, with 43 Mega Millions and 12 Powerball jackpots.
- California secures the second spot in combined Powerball and Mega Millions lottery wins.
- Collectively, New York has achieved the most Mega Millions wins nationwide, while Indiana has secured 39 Powerball pots.
- The five boroughs accommodate a significant number of retailers selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets statewide.
You need special glasses to watch the April solar eclipse. Here's where to find them.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/03/21/where-to-find-iso-glasses-for-total-solar-eclipse-near-des-moines-april-2024/73015865007/
Quick Glance: Officials caution public to prepare for solar eclipse
- US officials have warned locals to stock up on food and supplies ahead of a spectacular astronomical event.
- The solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract a large number of tourists to the continent, potentially straining local resources and causing traffic disruptions.
- Schools in Texas districts are closing due to concerns about traffic and emergency response times.
- The total solar eclipse will darken the sky, providing a spectacular show visible from Canada to Mexico.
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