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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.
Caitlin Clark's Nike Deal Worth Up to $28 Million, per Report: Former Iowa star the newest member of the Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark has reportedly landed an ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
- Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.
- As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.
- This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
Dominic Iannerelli's Prime & Providence puts final touches on West Des Moines steakhouse
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/23/dominic-iannerellis-prime-providence-steakhouse-prepares-to-open-west-des-moines/73351052007/
See photos from the Drake Relays pole vault at Jordan Creek Town Center: See photos as elite pole vaulters compete indoors at Jordan Creek Town Center as part of ...
desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/sports/college/drake/drake-relays/2024/04/22/photos-world-class-pole-vaulters-compete-at-jordan-creek-town-center-drake-relays-des-moines/73413012007/
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/
11 things to do this weekend in Des Moines include Zach Bryan, Jefferson Starship, ballet
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/24/things-to-do-near-me-this-weekend-include-zach-bryan-the-des-moines-ballet-marshall-tucker-band/73411541007/
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
Check out all the records broken Thursday at the Drake Relays: The Drake Relays kicked off Thursday. Check out all the records broken on the Blue Oval.
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/04/25/check-out-all-the-records-broken-thursday-at-the-drake-relays/73458159007/
Taco Bell is leveling up Taco Tuesday with a new deal. All you need is $5 and an appetite
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/25/taco-bell-near-me-to-get-new-5-taco-tuesday-box/73441693007/
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/
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/
Quick Glance: Unwarp Vinyl Records: Tips for Record Store Day 2024
- Record Store Day is an exciting day for music enthusiasts to find rare vinyl records.
- If your vinyl record is warped, there are various methods to flatten it, including using pressure and heat.
- Alternatively, you can purchase a record flattening machine or hire a professional to unwarp your records.
- A risky method involves heating the record between glass panels in an oven and hoping it regains its shape.
2024-25 enrollment figures for Iowa high schools: BEDS Documents, which determine Iowa high school sports classifications, were released Wednesday
thegazette.com/iowa-prep-sports/2024-25-enrollment-figures-for-iowa-high-schools/
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
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/
Linn-Mar girls’ soccer team with ‘crazy talent’ has first-year coach Hannah Clark fitting in seamlessly
thegazette.com/soccer/linn-mar-girls-soccer-team-with-crazy-talent-has-first-year-coach-hannah-clark-fitting-in-seamles/
Rested and not rusty, Jesup’s Jack Miller takes Drake Relays long jump crown: Thursday’s first leap of 23 feet, 3 1/4 inches sends track/golf dual sport star to ...
thegazette.com/track-field/rested-and-not-rusty-jesups-jack-miller-takes-drake-relays-long-jump-crown/
Mall staple Express files for bankruptcy protection, plans to sell or close stores
oregonlive.com/business/2024/04/mall-staple-express-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-plans-to-sell-or-close-stores.html
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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/
Beloved clothing retailer plans to close 3 stores in Pa.: The company has 23 stores in Pennsylvania.
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/beloved-clothing-retailer-plans-to-close-2-stores-in-pa.html
Paid articlePaid Allegation: Jailed developer Daniel Pettit tried to give away foreclosed Wes Des Moines land
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/04/25/embattled-developer-accused-of-trying-to-give-away-foreclosed-west-des-moines-land-daniel-pettit/73419027007/
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/
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/
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/
Drake Relays 2024 form chart, including unofficial area qualifiers: High school competition kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Thursday with the boys’ discus
thegazette.com/track-field/drake-relays-2024-form-chart-including-unofficial-area-qualifiers/
Iowa City West’s Moustafa Tiea dazzles in the middle distances at Forwald-Coleman Relays
thegazette.com/track-field/wests-moustafa-tiea-dazzles-in-the-middle-distances-at-forwald-coleman-relays/
It's official: Central Iowa Water Works now a state-recognized entity: Central Iowa Water Works will hold its first official meeting next week ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/04/19/central-iowa-water-works-officially-established-with-state-des-moines-ankeny-clive-grimes-waukee/73382794007/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
After The WNBA Draft, Caitlin Clark Says Therapy ‘Should Be Normal’ For Student-Athletes
womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a60506273/caitlin-clark-wnba-draft-mental-health/
Two schools, two school records in the high jump for Sydney Maue: Drake Relays: Mount Vernon newcomer is a runner-up in the event, clearing 5 feet, 7 inches
thegazette.com/track-field/two-schools-two-school-records-in-the-high-jump-for-sydney-maue/
Iowa City Liberty girls getting recognition in tennis rankings, Linn-Mar teams rolling
thegazette.com/article/iowa-city-liberty-girls-getting-recognition-in-tennis-rankings-linn-mar-teams-rolling/
Metro Des Moines teems with sports facilities. Should cities use public money to compete?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/25/grimesplex-cost-prompts-debate-on-public-investment-in-youth-sports-facilities/73387327007/
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/
Caitlin Clark believes therapy ‘should be normal’ for student-athletes.
“It’s such a stressful period of your life,” she tells WH: www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a60506273/caitlin-clark-wnba-draft-mental-health/
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.
Iowa parole board member not protected by whistleblower law, judge rules in dismissing suit
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/22/iowa-board-of-parole-wrongful-termination-lawsuit-dismissed/73362001007/
As the Des Moines metro grows, so is the amount of OT its suburban police officers are logging
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/22/police-departments-across-des-moines-metro-are-logging-more-overtime-clive-johnston-urbandale-wdm/72492669007/
Which bills did Iowa lawmakers pass in 2024? Which failed to pass?: A look at which legislation was approved during the session
thegazette.com/state-government/which-bills-did-iowa-lawmakers-pass-in-2024-which-failed-to-pass/
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/
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/
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.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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.
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/
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/
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