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Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes gave us something we all needed: Opinion: When Caitlin Clark arrived at Iowa, society was fractured; she and the Hawks ...
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Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes gave us something we all needed
Quick Glance: Lessons Learned: Iowa's Path to Title
  • Caitlin Clark, college basketball's leading scorer, struggled against Holy Cross. The Hawkeyes gathered valuable lessons.

  • Iowa responded to initial frustration and ended up winning by 26 points, showcasing their resilience.

  • The team displayed offensive firepower and defensive qualities crucial for deep playoff runs.

  • Despite challenges, coach Lisa Bluder emphasized optimism and the lessons that can be learned from such games.
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'Mr. Irrelevant' Brock Purdy marries in Des Moines over the weekend: Brock Purdy and his longtime girlfriend met at Iowa State and married in Des Moines this ...
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'Mr. Irrelevant' Brock Purdy marries in Des Moines over the weekend
Quick Glance: 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy's Wedding with Jenna Brandt
  • San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy announced his marriage to his longtime college sweetheart over the past weekend. The wedding took place on Saturday.

  • Brock Purdy, the NFL star, and Jenna Brandt, both 24 years old, tied the knot on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa, as reported by the celebrity gossip website TMZ. A maximum of 350 guests attended the celebration. The engagement of Purdy and Brandt was revealed in an Instagram post in July.

  • The two met while studying at Iowa State, where Purdy excelled in college football, leading the team to victories for four consecutive seasons. He was selected as the 262nd and final pick of the 2022 NFL draft, earning the nickname 'Mr. Irrelevant.'

  • During the previous season, his first as a full-time starter in the NFL, Purdy led the 49ers to the Super Bowl, where they experienced a defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs. Brandt participated in track and field competitions and was part of a volleyball club during her college years. She pursued a major in kinesiology, focusing on the study of human movement and muscle function, according to Parade magazine.
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Everyone scream for ice cream! Snookies Malt Shop is reopening this weekend: The bright pink neon light will shine over Beaver Avenue once again because Snookies ...
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Biden campaign tests waters on Trump’s financial woes: President Biden’s reelection campaign has grown more aggressive in its mocking of former President Trump’s ...
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Biden campaign tests waters on Trump’s financial woes
Quick Glance: Election 2024: Biden tours swing states, Trump fundraises and golfs
  • Biden is touring the country and visiting swing states, while Trump remains mainly in Florida.

  • Trump is struggling with money shortages and legal issues, focusing on donors.

  • Biden emphasizes his activity to dispel concerns about his age, while Trump engages in fundraising and golf.

  • Both sides project confidence as they try to highlight the weaknesses of the opponent.
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Everything to know about Liz Cheney's visit to Des Moines: Attorney and former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is coming to Des Moines to speak for the spring Bucksbaum ...
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Everything to know about Liz Cheney's visit to Des Moines
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Iowa lawmakers send bill making illegal immigration state crime to governor’s desk
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Quick Glance: Legal Battle Over Texas Immigration Law Intensifies Again
  • A federal appeals court issued a ruling late on Tuesday that once more halts Texas from apprehending migrants suspected of unlawfully entering the United States, shortly after the Supreme Court implemented the stringent new immigration law.

  • Earlier in the day, a split decision by the Supreme Court granted Texas permission to enforce a statute granting law enforcement extensive authority to detain migrants believed to have illegally crossed the border while the legal conflict regarding the provision unfolds.

  • Opponents view the legislation as the most extreme effort by a state to regulate immigration since the passage of an Arizona law over a decade ago, parts of which were invalidated by the Supreme Court.

  • The dispute over the immigration statute in Texas is among several legal clashes between Texan officials and the Biden administration concerning the extent to which the state can monitor the Texas-Mexico border and deter unauthorized border crossings.
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Obama jumps in to help Biden defeat Trump again: Barack Obama spent several hours last Friday in the family dining room of the White House ...
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Obama jumps in to help Biden defeat Trump again
Quick Glance: Significant Donations for Biden at Election Fundraiser in NYC
  • A fundraising event for President Joe Biden in New York City, featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, raised an impressive $25 million, setting a record for the highest fundraising amount for a political gathering, according to his campaign.

  • The upcoming event at Radio City Music Hall will serve as a prominent highlight following a recent series of campaign travels by the president. Biden's visits to various political battlegrounds in the weeks since his State of the Union address have emphasized his bid for reelection. Furthermore, the event will bring together more than thirty years of Democratic leadership.

  • With varying levels of access based on donors' generosity, the event will feature a significant aspect, an on-stage discussion among the three presidents, moderated by late-night host Stephen Colbert. Additionally, a lineup of musical talents, including Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Lea Michele, will be hosted by actress Mindy Kaling. Attendance is expected to be high, with ticket prices starting as low as $225.

  • The support of Obama and Clinton is assisting Biden in further strengthening his substantial financial lead over Trump. As of the end of February, Biden had $155 million in available funds, in contrast to Trump's $37 million and his Save America political action committee.
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Biden campaign: ‘Desperate’ Trump lying about money he doesn’t have: President Biden’s reelection campaign bashed former President Trump on Monday for claiming ...
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Biden campaign: ‘Desperate’ Trump lying about money he doesn’t have
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'SHIFT: The RAGBRAI Documentary' named one of the best documentaries of the year: The prestigious National Press Photographers Association honored 'SHIFT: The ...
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'SHIFT: The RAGBRAI Documentary' named one of the best documentaries of ...
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No affordable rental homes completed in Des Moines in 2023, report says: Though it succeeded in getting some Habitat homes built for buyers, the city of Des ...
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No affordable rental homes completed in Des Moines in 2023, report says
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Biden goes local in effort to get around national media: President Biden is seeking to find ways to lure swing state voters without just relying on the national ...
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Biden goes local in effort to get around national media
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Obama, Pelosi to rally for Biden’s reelection: The Obamacare band will make the case to voters while marking the law’s anniversary.
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Obama, Pelosi to rally for Biden’s reelection
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Man shot in front of Des Moines liquor store during argument, police say: A man was shot in front of liquor market on Des Moines' southeast side.
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Man shot in front of Des Moines liquor store during argument, police say
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White House signals heavy campaign travel for Biden: The White House has been adding more jobs to their scheduling and advance team, a sign that President Biden ...
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White House signals heavy campaign travel for Biden
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Catch 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' on Friday to see this Iowa chorus perform: You can get a double dose of Kelly Clarkson this week: Catch the Des Moines Gay Men's ...
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Catch 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' on Friday to see this Iowa chorus perform
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Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant with 1,200 workers: Tyson Foods will permanently close a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, the meatpacker said on Monday ...
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Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant with 1,200 workers
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Des Moines had a cameo in Lindsay Lohan's "Irish Wish" on Netflix — sort of: Lindsay Lohan's new Netflix romcom "Irish Wish" features a Des Moines-based ...
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Des Moines had a cameo in Lindsay Lohan's
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I want to be a mom. Abortion policies and IVF choices limit my options – and my future.
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I want to be a mom. Abortion policies and IVF choices limit my options – ...
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Biden signs new executive order to improve women’s health research as reproductive health remains central to reelection pitch
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Quick Glance: Biden to Sign Decree Advancing Women's Health Research
  • President Joe Biden is expected to sign a decree aimed at advancing women's health research by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research.

  • The decree aims to address inequalities in medical research between women and men, particularly for illnesses more common in women.

  • The decree not only seeks to improve health research but also has political implications, as women are crucial to Biden's reelection efforts.

  • The National Institutes of Health are also launching a new initiative around menopause and the treatment of symptoms to identify and close research gaps.
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Rep. Mike Gallagher announces he’ll resign in April, further narrowing House GOP majority
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Rep. Mike Gallagher announces he’ll resign in April, further narrowing ...
Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
  • Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.

  • Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.

  • His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.

  • Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
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New Biden-Harris ads highlight Trump’s ‘failures’ to Black Americans : The Biden-Harris reelection campaign have launched two new television ads aimed at ...
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New Biden-Harris ads highlight Trump’s ‘failures’ to Black Americans 
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Kara Swisher says Musk ‘subtle as a brick’ with Trump support: Tech journalist Kara Swisher said in a Sunday interview that Elon Musk is as “subtle as a brick” ...
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Kara Swisher says Musk ‘subtle as a brick’ with Trump support
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Biden campaign launches digital ad with Trump’s ‘blood bath’ comments: President Biden’s reelection campaign launched a digital ad highlighting former President ...
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Biden campaign launches digital ad with Trump’s ‘blood bath’ comments
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Why VP Harris is seen as critical to Biden's reelection campaign: The vice president has been traveling across the country, giving increasingly higher-profile ...
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Why VP Harris is seen as critical to Biden's reelection campaign
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Biden campaign sets sights on flipping North Carolina in 2024: President Biden’s reelection campaign is eyeing North Carolina as a state to flip in 2024 ...
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Biden campaign sets sights on flipping North Carolina in 2024
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Trump is already losing to Biden in a big way: Donald Trump needs more money for the 2024 campaign and his legal fees, but where will it come from?
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Trump is already losing to Biden in a big way
Quick Glance: Trump Trails Biden in Fundraising Amid Legal Bill Challenges
  • President Biden's campaign maintains a significant financial edge over Donald Trump, who faces the challenges of fundraising for his potential return to office and settling his increasing legal bills seven months before the general election.

  • Federal Election Commission reports revealed Biden's clear financial advantage over Trump, with Biden having $71 million in cash on hand compared to Trump's $33.5 million - more than double his rival's reserves.

  • The reports highlight how Trump's legal issues are straining his campaign. Save America, the PAC used by the Trump campaign to cover legal expenses, spent more than it raised in February, with the majority of funds going towards legal costs.

  • While trailing Trump in early polls, Biden's campaign and allied groups are surpassing Trump's fundraising efforts and the cash amassed for the general election.
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How Jordan Brooks creates community through works of art: Jordan Brooks constantly wrestled with where he was supposed to be — until he discovered graffiti from ...
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How Jordan Brooks creates community through works of art
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Biden starts making his affordable housing pitch on the trail: A trip to Nevada will be centered around increasing housing supply.
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Biden starts making his affordable housing pitch on the trail
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What time is the April 8 solar eclipse in Iowa? Find out here with your ZIP code: Use your ZIP code to find out when you have the best chance of viewing the ...
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What time is the April 8 solar eclipse in Iowa? Find out here with your ...
Quick Glance: Inspiring Students Through Solar Eclipse Simulation
  • An Indianapolis teacher uses a solar eclipse simulation to inspire her students.

  • Students simulate a total solar eclipse and learn about the upcoming event.

  • Insight from an astronomy professor and emphasis on eclipse safety.

  • Efforts to ensure students can safely observe the eclipse during a remote learning day.
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The votes are in: Dorian Hilson of East High School named Student of the Week: Dorian Hilson of East High School is the Des Moines Register's Student of the Week ...
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The votes are in: Dorian Hilson of East High School named Student of the ...
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San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Marries Jenna Brandt: 49ers QB Brock Purdy married his longtime girlfriend Jenna Brandt in a private wedding ceremony ...
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San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Marries Jenna Brandt
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15 groups representing young voters back Biden: Fifteen youth voter groups on Monday announced their endorsements for President Biden’s reelection campaign ...
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15 groups representing young voters back Biden
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ISU's gene breakthrough aids spinal muscular atrophy research: The "super minigene" will facilitate quicker, cheaper and less fragmented research.
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ISU's gene breakthrough aids spinal muscular atrophy research
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Sen. Menendez, who is facing corruption charges, won't seek reelection as a Democrat
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Quick Glance: Senator Bob Menendez Opts Out of N.J. Democratic Primary, Considers Independent Run
  • Senator Bob Menendez will not be a candidate in the New Jersey Democratic primary, but is considering running as an independent in November.

  • Following new obstruction of justice charges brought by federal prosecutors against Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian, he announced his hope for exoneration this summer to pursue candidacy as an independent Democrat.

  • Despite facing accusations, Menendez has maintained his innocence and resisted calls for resignation. This announcement marks the first clear indication of his potential reelection bid since being charged in September.

  • The race for Menendez’s seat is already underway with a heated competition between Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and U.S. Representative Andy Kim from Burlington.
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Biden campaign tests Trump’s name-calling strategy with ‘Broke Don’: President Biden’s reelection campaign has dubbed former President Trump “Broke Don ...
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Biden campaign tests Trump’s name-calling strategy with ‘Broke Don’
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Des Moines police ask for help finding teen missing since Sunday: Des Moines police said the girl left a residence in the 100 block of Second Avenue on Sunday ...
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Des Moines police ask for help finding teen missing since Sunday
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Iowa official finds dead fish in 50 miles of fertilizer-contaminated river: The only live fish found downstream of the spill site in the East Nishnabotna River ...
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Iowa official finds dead fish in 50 miles of fertilizer-contaminated river
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1,000 Dollar Tree, Family Dollar stores will close. How many are in Iowa?: Dollar Tree and Family Dollar have more than 24,000 stores nationwide ...
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1,000 Dollar Tree, Family Dollar stores will close. How many are in Iowa?
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Des Moines election results: Mike Simonson wins the at-large City Council seat: Mike Simonson won Tuesday’s special election, leaving him in charge of the ...
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Des Moines election results: Mike Simonson wins the at-large City Council ...
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GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley accuses Biden administration of trying to silence immigration judges
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UnityPoint in Des Moines releases renderings for mental health expansion: A prominent Des Moines medical center is stepping up its mental health services with a ...
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UnityPoint in Des Moines releases renderings for mental health expansion
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Iowa saw rain, snow and sleet this weekend. How much did we get?: How much rain, snow and freezing rain was there this weekend?
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Iowa saw rain, snow and sleet this weekend. How much did we get?
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Manchin says Biden’s reelection is in jeopardy: At POLITICO’s Health Care Summit, the West Virginia Democrat took aim at the president on fentanyl overdoses and ...
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Manchin says Biden’s reelection is in jeopardy
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Iowa deserves more love as an arts destination. The proof is in these 5 cities.: Familiarize yourself with some of Iowa's impressive art feats ...
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Iowa deserves more love as an arts destination. The proof is in these 5 ...
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49ers QB Brock Purdy Marries College Sweetheart: The ceremony took place in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday.
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49ers QB Brock Purdy Marries College Sweetheart
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Just starting out? Des Moines is a top city for young adults and professionals: Des Moines beat cities like Austin, Texas in the national ranking. Here ...
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Just starting out? Des Moines is a top city for young adults and ...
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Avian influenza detected in Kansas, Texas dairy cows. Could humans be at risk?: As avian influenza shows up in Kansas, Texas dairy cows, Iowa ag secretary Mike ...
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Avian influenza detected in Kansas, Texas dairy cows. Could humans be at ...
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Where did 49ers star, Iowa State alum Brock Purdy get married in Des Moines?: A social media post by Brock Purdy's wife Jenna Brandt shows the church where it's ...
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