National & World
A disabled veteran was given a ticket for "liquid littering" after putting on a bubble-blowing display in this U.S. state.
California
How many miles were on the car that the IA Lottery winner drove to get his prize?
850,000
This Australian Olympic breakdancer gained global attention (and hate) after receiving a 0 total score for her performance.
Rachel Gunn (Ray Gunn)
The 3rd movie in this horror franchise, starring Art the Clown, released this October.
The Terrifier
Geoffrey the Giraffe was on site in Chicago for the grand re-opening of this toy store that filed bankruptcy just a year ago.
Toys R Us
David Bennett recently passed away after receiving the first-ever genetically modified heart transplant from this animal.
Pig
This Cass County town recently began concrete work on their new splash pad.
Atlantic
This NBA player recently became the most decorated basketball olympian after claiming his fourth consecutive gold medal in Paris. (London, Rio, Tokyo) He is also the all-time leading scorer in U.S. men's olympic history.
Kevin Durant
The second season of this Korean television show about hundreds of cash-strapped contestants competing in games with deadly stakes, released on Netflix this December.
Squid Games 2
This fast food chain is closing 140 of its' "Out dated" restaurants by the end of this year.
Wendy's
This island nation in Asia is struggling with an aging population and reported that nearly 40,000 of its residents died at home alone this year.
Japan
An 8-year-old Iowa resident went viral for winning this food-eating contest at the Iowa State Fair.
Pie
The MLB recently announced that they will host a 2025 regular season game between the Reds and Braves at this Nascar Stadium.
Bristol Motor Speedway
Sony Pictures recently released this movie about a man who can bring any drawing to life with his magical crayon.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
An ecoli outbreak has been traced back to the onions used by this fast food chain.
McDonalds
14 people were tragically killed and dozens more injured after a Texas man drove into crowds of people at high speeds on Bourbon Street in this U.S. City.
New Orleans
Winn's Pizza and Steakhouse, out of Indianola, recently won the award for 'Best New Fair Food 2024' with this menu item.
Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Roll
The Chicago Bulls recently announced that they will retire the jersey of this player next season. He is a Chicago native and the youngest MVP in NBA history.
Derrick Rose
A self-titled movie about the life of this former U.S. President, governor and actor recently released in theatres.
Reagan (Ronald Reagan)
Cassius, the world's largest animal of this species in captivity, recently died. He is thought to be over 100 years old.
Crocodile
This former US president (the oldest living president in US history) from Georgia recently passed away.
Jimmy Carter
Pleasant Hill Iowa residents were surprised to see this African Animal roaming around their neighborhood.
Water Buffalo
This WNBA legend recently won her 6th gold medal to pass longtime friend and college teammate, Sue Bird, as the most decorated basketball olympian in history.
Diana Turausi
This British band is to reunite after 15 years next summer. Ticket Master's website crashed due to a large demand for tickets.
Oasis
U.S. ports are back open after these workers reached a tentative deal to end their strike.
Dock Workers (Longshoreman)
The world's oldest living person, Tomiko Itooka, passed away recently at the age of 116. What nation is Tomiko from?
Japan
This man recently won an election to take over as the new Cass County Sheriff.
John Westering
This university was able to win the NCAA Women's National Volleyball Championship this December.
Penn State
This former One Direction member sadly passed away at the age of 31 while on a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Liam Payne
This famous rapper recently found out that he is going to be a grandpa.
Eminem
Farmers in this European country have started a tradition of carving out giant pumpkins and racing them as boats.
Belgium
Mercy One in Des Moines welcomed the first Iowa baby born in 2025. What is the name of the new generation of babies?
Generation Beta
Who won this CFP national championship?
Ohio State
These two famous actors recently finalized their divorce after an drawn-out 8-year legal battle.
Anglina Jolie and Brad Pitt
The NFL owners narrowly lost a vote to ban this controversial NFL play.
The "Tush Push"
This Eurasian country is currently suing Google.
Russia
This CAM 8th grader was mistakenly identified as Beetlejuice when they won the adult division at the Anita costume contest?
Kanii Fogleman
This MLB team won its first World Series title since 2020 last year.
The LA Dodgers
This rapper was recently released from jail on strict probation terms after undergoing the longest criminal trial in Georgia History.
Young Thug
Scientists have recently learned how to use these waves to make objects levitate.
Sound Waves
What was the name of the Hurricane that sadly killed hundreds of people throughout North Carolina last year?
Hurricane Helene
The founder and owner of this major Iowa Car dealership with locations in Glidden, Stuart, Ankeny, Webster City, and Marshalltown passed away recently.
Karl Chevrolet
This MLB legend and all-time hits leader, known as Charlie Hustle, recently passed away at the age of 83. Despite all of his achievements, he had a complicated legacy as he was banned from the league for gambling on games.
Pete Rose
Maggie Smith, the actress of this character from the Harry Potter movies, died on Friday, September 27th.
Professor McGonagall
This Athlete recently won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award after receiving all but 1 first-place vote.
Caitlin Clark
Mounties in this North American country recently raided and seized one of the largest drug labs in history.
Canada
The Iowa Hawkeyes recently hired this Storm Lake native to lead their men's basketball program.
Ben McCollum
This NBA Hall of Famer, who was known as an elite shot blocker, rebounder, and philanthropist who donated millions to his home continent of Africa, sadly passed away from brain cancer at the age of 53.
Dikembe Mutombo
This 70's and 80's Australian rock band recently played a concert in Minnesota.
AC/DC
New evidence in the case of these two brothers could potentially give them a new chance at an opportunity for parole in the future.
Erik and Lyle Menendez
Colossal Labs recently was able to recreate 3 previously extinct dire wolves. What are their names?
Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi
The MLB recently fired this umpire from Iowa for having shared betting accounts.
Pat Hoberg
This CBS Sports announcer recently passed away at 78.
Greg Gumbel
Suzanne Collins recently released this dystopian novel that is a prequel to the Hunger Games series.
Sunrise on the Reaping
50 Viking skeletons were recently uncovered at an archeological burial site in this Scandinavian country.
Denmark
A "megalodon" goldfish was recently caught in this US state.
Pennsylvania
This country singer, famous for songs such as "A Country Boy Can Survive" and "Family Tradition", was recently announced as the final Grand Stand act for next year's Iowa State Fair.
Hank Williams Jr.
This NBA announcer recently called his final game after 6 decades working for the league. He is currently 91
Hubie Brownh
This actor, famous for his role as iceman, Doc. Holliday, and Batman, recently passed away at the age of 65.
Val Kilmer
This actor, famous for his role in Hoosiers was recently found dead in his Mexico home.
Gene Hackman
The Vatican Conclave recently selected Pope Leo XIV. He is the first pope from the United States. What state is he from?
Illinois
This former Iowa State Standout recently hit a clutch shot in the first round of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tyrese Haliburton
This controversial NFL owner recently passed away.
Jim Irsay
What is the name of the new Avatar movie set to release next December?
Avatar: Fire and Ash
The first inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years was recently held in this US state.
South Carolina