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As expected, Caitlin Clark is the WNBA No. 1 pick, by the Indiana Fever: The all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball history, she led Iowa to back-to-back ...
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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.
Editorial: DeSantis trash-talks pot amendment but his objections don’t add up: The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Opinion Editor Krys Fluker ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/editorial-desantis-trash-talks-pot-amendment-but-his-objections-dont-add-up/
DeSantis has one of the highest governor disapproval ratings, poll finds: However, DeSantis is popular overall, and beloved by Republicans.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/22/desantis-has-one-highest-governor-disapproval-ratings-poll-finds/
Don’t pay attention to abortion rights fear-mongering by DeSantis and Florida GOP | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article287929525.html
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to the history of communism being taught ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/desantis-signs-bill-mandating-kindergartners-learn-history-of-communism/
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs school chaplain bills, says Satanists not welcome - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/18/ron-desantis-school-chaplain-bill-satanic-temple/7531713472593/
Editorial: School chaplains law crosses a sacred line in Florida: Florida's new school chaplaincy program is a direct affront to the separation of church ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/school-chaplains-law-crosses-a-sacred-line-in-florida-editorial/
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
Migrants shipped to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis given crime victim visas
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/migrants-shipped-to-marthas-vineyard-by-gov-ron-desantis-given-crime-victim-visas/
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 ...
si.com/college/2024/04/23/caitlin-clark-nike-deal-worth
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.
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
DeSantis blames congressional Republicans for failure on U.S. southern border
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287950125.html
DeSantis approves $200M boost for My Safe Florida Home grant program: Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $200 million to continue a popular grant program to help low- ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/desantis-approves-200m-boost-for-my-safe-florida-home-grant-program/
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/
DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4598565-desantis-signs-bill-limiting-book-objections-in-school-libraries/
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/
DeSantis says Florida amendment would allow abortions ‘until birth.’ What’s true?
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/desantis-says-florida-amendment-would-allow-abortions-until-birth-whats-true/
Commentary: Florida discards those nuisance police oversight panels: A new state law requires appointments to police oversight boards to be made by police chiefs ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/florida-discards-those-nuisance-police-oversight-panels-fred-grimm/
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/
Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by DeSantis get special visas, lawyer says: Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis have received visas ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/22/migrants-flown-to-marthas-vineyard-by-desantis-get-special-visas-lawyer-says/
Some migrants flown by Florida to Martha’s Vineyard qualify for victim visas: Some migrants this month received “bona fide determinations” in their visa ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/22/desantis-migrant-flights-marthas-vineyard-visas-deportation/
Florida plans $850 million in Everglades restoration projects in next year: Florida officials and environmental advocates on Earth Day touted major progress ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/florida-plans-850-million-in-everglades-restoration-projects-in-next-year/
Can DeSantis-ousted prosecutor Andrew Warren win reelection?: At Tampa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade last year — a must-attend event for local pols — here came ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/21/its-official-andrew-warren-is-running-now-does-he-have-chance/
DeSantis signs law forbidding local governments from setting heat-exposure rules for workers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-law-forbidding-local-governments-from-setting-heat-exposure-rules-for-workers/
New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...
newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469
DeSantis Limits Florida Book Challenges, Blames Activists Making a ‘Mockery’ of the System
thedailybeast.com/desantis-limits-florida-book-challenges-blames-activists-making-a-mockery-of-the-system
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Letters: Dangers of teaching communism | Demings’ decisions: The governor's decision to mandate kindergartners learn the evils of communism imperils the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/letters-dangers-of-teaching-communism-demings-decisions/
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting school book challenges: The state leads the nation in book bans and DeSantis blamed "activists" for trying to ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/desantis-school-book-challenges-florida-law
Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/
Editorial: The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/outdoor-workers-extreme-heat-editorial/
State may put onus on Florida educators to police ‘frivolous’ book challenges
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287722720.html
Disney World’s fire department gets rebranded: The Gov. Ron DeSantis' tourism oversight district approved Wednesday a rebranding of what was previously ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/disney-worlds-fire-department-gets-rebranded/
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
Two awful ideas deserve swift School Board rejection | Letters to the editor: As more controversy swirls around the Broward School Board, a reader urges swift ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/14/two-awful-ideas-deserve-swift-school-board-rejection-letters-to-the-editor/
DeSantis appointees to blame for chaos in Broward schools leadership | Opinion: Broward Democratic Party State Committeeman Alfredo Olvera writes that a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/desantis-appointees-to-blame-for-chaos-in-broward-schools-leadership-opinion/
Florida Schools Must Teach 'Evils Of Communism,' Ron DeSantis Orders: A new law requires K-12 schools to teach how communist ideologies "conflict with the ...
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-florida-schools-communism_n_66200bdfe4b07db21fd5de66
DeSantis tells donors he plans to help fundraise for Trump: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told donors and supporters at an appreciation retreat over the weekend that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/ron-desantis-trump-fundraise/
DeSantis: Florida ‘is a Republican state’: Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Florida “is a Republican state” on Sunday, emphasizing the prevailing dominance of ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4579388-desantis-florida-is-a-republican-state/
DeSantis signs bills targeting civilian review boards, recording police up close: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills limiting police civilian review boards and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-bills-targeting-civilian-review-boards-recording-police-up-close/
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/
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.
Ron DeSantis Quashes Civilians’ Power to Investigate Police Misconduct: A new bill lets police chiefs choose who gets to sit on their oversight boards and ...
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-quashes-civilians-power-to-investigate-police-misconduct
Home insurance cost hikes slowed at the end of 2023. Some say the crisis may be nearing its end.
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/08/home-insurance-cost-hikes-slowed-at-the-end-of-2023-some-say-the-crisis-may-be-nearing-its-end/
Jeff Corwin teams with Miccosukee to combat ‘super-aggressive’ invasive fish: The wildlife television star hosts a fishing tournament in the Everglades that ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/jeff-corwin-teams-with-miccosukee-to-combat-super-aggressive-invasive-fish/
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/
In suspended Hillsborough state attorney case, what are the courts waiting for? : After a month of no action, a federal court filed a motion this week that could ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/23/suspended-state-attorney-case-what-are-courts-waiting/
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/
DeSantis signs bill targeting porch pirates, ‘smash and grab’ thefts: The bill would increase penalties for people who organize or take part in concerted retail ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/09/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-porch-pirates-smash-grab-thefts/
Paid articlePaid See photos as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaigns for president: Independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy speaks to more than 500 Iowans during a stop ...
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All Florida K-12 students to learn about ‘atrocities’ of communism
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287760295.html
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.
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
Fond memories of a favorite governor | Letters to the editor: Readers fondly recall the life of Gov. Bob Graham and react to the Sun Sentinel's coverage of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/20/fond-memories-of-a-favorite-governor-letters-to-the-editor/
He embraced Donald Trump, and then abandoned him. How did he do it?: One man’s story shows how changing politics is a complicated thing.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/18/donald-trump-leaving-maga-ron-desantis-rich-logis/
DeSantis Signs Florida Bill Blocking Local Heat Safety Rules For Workers: “Someone is going to die as a result of this legislation,” said one worker.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-signs-florida-heat-bill_n_65fdbe00e4b07c954d55a297
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/
DeSantis Privately Tells Donors He’ll Fundraise For Trump, Report Reveals: The Florida governor was on the brunt end of some of Trump’s most brutal insults ...
thedailybeast.com/desantis-privately-tells-donors-hell-fundraise-for-trump-report-reveals
DeSantis predicts Floridians won’t back abortion referendum in November: The proposed constitutional amendment needs a 60% majority to pass.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/04/desantis-abortion-voters-ballot-2024-marijuana/
Florida tells school principals it’s on them to fix abuses in book challenge process
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287775770.html
Why are so few Haitian refugees arriving by boat in Florida? DeSantis has a theory — and claims credit
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/why-are-so-few-haitian-refugees-arriving-by-boat-in-florida-desantis-has-a-theory-and-claims-credit/
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/
Less transparency means less trust between police and public | Editorial: Trust flourishes in sunlight. Public oversight by civilians who aren’t part of police ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/editorial-stifling-transparency-will-damage-trust-between-police-community/
DeSantis’ cryptic comment seems tied to donor event at Hard Rock hotel: "And you have a, the big act this weekend at the Hollywood, at the guitar?” A ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/05/desantis-makes-a-cryptic-comment-about-great-people-coming-to-seminole-hard-rock-guitar-hotel-it-suddenly-makes-more-sense/
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/
Court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit against Biden: Federal appeal court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/court-orders-florida-to-explain-its-standing-in-immigration-suit-against-biden/
Horrified by ban on protections for outdoor workers | Letters to the editor: A reader expresses horror at Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a law that bans ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/horrified-by-ban-on-protections-for-outdoor-workers-letters-to-the-editor/
DeSantis signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4576870-desantis-signs-bill-putting-tribal-gambling-revenues-toward-wildlife-preservation/
The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat | Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/the-cruelty-of-exposing-outdoor-workers-to-extreme-heat-editorial/
There's a culture war brewing over cultured meat: The industry of lab grown meat is still in its infancy, but that hasn't stopped politicians from trying to turn ...
businessinsider.com/politicians-dragging-lab-grown-cultured-meat-into-culture-wars-2024-4
Gabby Petito-inspired law, bills aimed at protecting kids, signed by DeSantis: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed several bills aimed at protecting ...
nbcmiami.com/news/local/gov-desantis-signs-florida-bills-gabby-petito-act/3281119/
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/
Miami Herald reporting triggers investigation into foreclosure auction attorney: The Florida Bar is investigating South Florida condo foreclosure auction ...
miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article287606990.html
Ron DeSantis Receives Stark Reminder After 'VERY Disappointing' Trump Move: Critics ripped the Florida governor over reports of how he'll now help the former ...
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-donald-trump-move_n_661799aee4b011e99abd18cf
Federal investigation begins of fatal Florida crane collapse; bridge reopens: Federal job safety officials are beginning their investigation into the collapse of ...
apnews.com/article/crane-collapse-florida-fort-lauderdale-a69246c80a0f84d20ae8b127ab606dc9
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/
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/
Judge allows migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by DeSantis to sue plane firm: About 50 people sent to island in 2022 in DeSantis’s ‘relocation program to ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/04/migrants-lawsuit-marthas-vineyard-desantis
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/
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