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IGHSAU Softball Rankings (6-12-24)

Class 5A School  Record LW 1 Pleasant Valley 16-1 2 2 Waukee Northwest 14-2 1 3 Johnston 11-5 3 4 Muscatine 13-3 5 5 Ankeny Centennial 13-4 4 6 West Des Moines Valley 12-3 6…
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Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies at 86

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The NBA has never confirmed the worst-kept secret in basketball, that Jerry West is the player whose silhouette is depicted in the league’s logo. There’s probably a reason for that: West…
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Graduate students ask Regents to drop mandatory fees

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The state Board of Regents will vote on an increase in tuition and mandatory fees undergrad and graduate students at their meeting today in Iowa City. Graduate students spoke out…
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Voting for Best of Red Rock Contest is Now Open

KNOXVILLE – Voting is now open for Marion County Development’s “Best of Red Rock” Contest. The annual contest allows residents of Marion County to vote for their favorite businesses and attractions, and this year’s contest…
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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Share New Version Of 'When The Levee Breaks'

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss recently shared a new version of "When The Levee Breaks." The new version of "When the Levee Breaks" is the first release from Plant and Krauss since their 2021 album…
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Dog fight! Joey Chestnut 'gutted' to be out of July 4 hot dog eating contest over brand dispute

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate in this year's event after signing a deal with a rival brand, organizers…
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Iowans who are planning a summer vacation shouldn’t boast online

By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans are being warned to prune their social media friends lists and to be careful of who sees their posts about activities, especially summer vacations. Consumer protection expert Michelle Reinen…
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EBF Announces Approval of Summer Feeding Program

EDDYVILLE -- The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District announced the approval of their Summer Feeding Program application through the state of Iowa. The program allows parents or guardians to register to pick-up seven breakfasts and lunches…
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The Who's Pete Townshend To Release 14-CD 'Live > In Concert 1985-2001' Box Set

UMR has announced Pete Townshend Live > In Concert 1985-2001, an expanded 14-CD box set and digital set featuring seven long-out-of-print live albums by The Who founder Pete Townshend, will be released on July 26.…
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An investment firm has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and wants to oust the CEO

DALLAS (AP) — Activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management has bought a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and is seeking to force out the CEO of the airline, which has struggled with operational and financial problems.…
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