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100

A disabled veteran was given a ticket for "liquid littering" after putting on a bubble-blowing display in this U.S. state.

California

100

How many miles were on the car that the IA Lottery winner drove to get his prize?

850,000

100

This Australian Olympic breakdancer gained global attention (and hate) after receiving a 0 total score for her performance.  

Rachel Gunn (Ray Gunn)

100

The 3rd movie in this horror franchise, starring Art the Clown, released this October.

The Terrifier

100

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

200

David Bennett recently passed away after receiving the first-ever genetically modified heart transplant from this animal.

Pig

200

This Cass County town recently began concrete work on their new splash pad.

Atlantic

200

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

200

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

200

This fast food chain is closing 140 of its' "Out dated" restaurants by the end of this year.

Wendy's

300

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

300

An 8-year-old Iowa resident went viral for winning this food-eating contest at the Iowa State Fair.

Pie

300

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

300

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

300

An ecoli outbreak has been traced back to the onions used by this fast food chain.

McDonalds

400

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

400

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

400

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

400

A self-titled movie about the life of this former U.S. President, governor and actor recently released in theatres.

Reagan (Ronald Reagan)

400

Cassius, the world's largest animal of this species in captivity, recently died. He is thought to be over 100 years old.

Crocodile

500

This former US president (the oldest living president in US history) from Georgia recently passed away.

Jimmy Carter

500

Pleasant Hill Iowa residents were surprised to see this African Animal roaming around their neighborhood.

Water Buffalo

500

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

500

This British band is to reunite after 15 years next summer. Ticket Master's website crashed due to a large demand for tickets.

Oasis

500

U.S. ports are back open after these workers reached a tentative deal to end their strike.

Dock Workers (Longshoreman)

600

The world's oldest living person, Tomiko Itooka, passed away recently at the age of 116. What nation is Tomiko from?

Japan

600

This man recently won an election to take over as the new Cass County Sheriff.

John Westering

600

This university was able to win the NCAA Women's National Volleyball Championship this December.

Penn State

600

This former One Direction member sadly passed away at the age of 31 while on a trip to Buenos Aires,  Argentina.

Liam Payne

600

This famous rapper recently found out that he is going to be a grandpa.

Eminem

700

Farmers in this European country have started a tradition of carving out giant pumpkins and racing them as boats.

Belgium

700

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

700

Who won this CFP national championship?

Ohio State

700

These two famous actors recently finalized their divorce after an drawn-out 8-year legal battle.

Anglina Jolie and Brad Pitt

700

The NFL owners narrowly lost a vote to ban this controversial NFL play. 

The "Tush Push"

800

This Eurasian country is currently suing Google.

Russia

800

This CAM 8th grader was mistakenly identified as Beetlejuice when they won the adult division at the Anita costume contest?

Kanii Fogleman

800

This MLB team won its first World Series title since 2020 last year. 

The LA Dodgers

800

This rapper was recently released from jail on strict probation terms after undergoing the longest criminal trial in Georgia History.

Young Thug

800

Scientists have recently learned how to use these waves to make objects levitate.

Sound Waves

900

What was the name of the Hurricane that sadly killed hundreds of people throughout North Carolina last year?

Hurricane Helene

900

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

900

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

900

Maggie Smith, the actress of this character from the Harry Potter movies, died on Friday, September 27th.

Professor McGonagall

900

This Athlete recently won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award after receiving all but 1 first-place vote.

Caitlin Clark

1000

Mounties in this North American country recently raided and seized one of the largest drug labs in history.

Canada

1000

The Iowa Hawkeyes recently hired this Storm Lake native to lead their men's basketball program.

Ben McCollum

1000

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

1000

This 70's and 80's Australian rock band recently played a concert in Minnesota.

AC/DC

1000

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

1100

Colossal Labs recently was able to recreate 3 previously extinct dire wolves. What are their names?

Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi

1100

The MLB recently fired this umpire from Iowa for having shared betting accounts.

Pat Hoberg

1100

This CBS Sports announcer recently passed away at 78.

Greg Gumbel

1100

Suzanne Collins recently released this dystopian novel that is a prequel to the Hunger Games series.

Sunrise on the Reaping

1100

50 Viking skeletons were recently uncovered at an archeological burial site in this Scandinavian country.

Denmark

1200

A "megalodon" goldfish was recently caught in this US state.

Pennsylvania

1200

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.

1200

This NBA announcer recently called his final game after 6 decades working for the league. He is currently 91

Hubie Brownh

1200

This actor, famous for his role as iceman, Doc. Holliday, and Batman, recently passed away at the age of 65.

Val Kilmer

1200

This actor, famous for his role in Hoosiers was recently found dead in his Mexico home.

Gene Hackman

1300

The Vatican Conclave recently selected Pope Leo XIV. He is the first pope from the United States. What state is he from? 

Illinois

1300

This former Iowa State Standout recently hit a clutch shot in the first round of the Eastern Conference Finals. 

Tyrese Haliburton

1300

This controversial NFL owner recently passed away. 

Jim Irsay

1300

What is the name of the new Avatar movie set to release next December?

Avatar: Fire and Ash

1300

The first inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years was recently held in this US state.

South Carolina

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