National & World
Multiple drone sitings in this US State have caused the government to declare "no-fly zones."
New Jersey
This local school hosted thei annual youth wrestling tournament on Sunday.
CAM
These two teams faced off in an overtime classic in this year's Peach Bowl.
Arizona State vs. Texas
This country music artist recently released his newest single titled, 'Smile'.
Morgan Wallen
Scientists have recently learned how to use these waves to make objects levitate.
Sound Waves
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
The CAM Cougars High School and Middle School basketball teams faced off against this conference opponent to open up their post-break games.
Glidden-Ralston
The Iowa State Cyclones defeated this team in the Pop-Tart Bowl to set a program record with 11 wins in a season.
Miami Hurricane
This famous Actress is suing her costar Justin Baldoni.
Blake Lively
On December 30th 2024 this astrological event occurred as a new moon entered earth's orbit. (it was barely visible to the human eye)
Black Moon
This former US president (the oldest living president in US history) from Georgia recently passed away.
Jimmy Carter
This Iowa School is focusing on healing as they return to school after winter break 1 year after a deadly shooting.
Perry
This B1G 10 team was able to bottle up Heisman runner-up Ashten Jeanty on their way to a convincing Fiesta Bowl victory.
Penn State
These two famous actors recently finalized their divorce after an drawn out 8 year legal battle.
Anglina Jolie and Brad Pitt
This city uses truck simulators to train snow plow drivers.
Nashville
Authorities in this U.S. city are investigating a cyber truck explosion that left one dead and 7 injured outside of a Trump Hotel.
Las Vegas
A Des Moines store owner recently sued this mall for racial discrimination.
Valley West Mall
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
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
Lebron James' youngest son Bryce recently committed to play basketball at this Big 12 school.
Arizona
Santa made an appearance in this U.S. city as he rode through the town on a 6 car passenger train that was decorated for the holidays.
Chicago
The New Heights Podcast, hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce recently hosted this famous Iowan.
Caitlin Clark
This college football team defeated Georgia in the Sugar Bowl to keep their College Football Playoff Championship hopes alive.
Notre Dame
This country music artist sang Should Have Been a Cowboy at this year's Nashville New Year's Eve Bash.
Jelly Roll
Iowa governor recently extended her disaster proclamation for this flu strain.
Avian Flu (Bird Flu)
A sinkhole in this U.S. city collapsed as a garbage truck drove over the road, causing damage to gas lines and multiple buildings to go without utilities.
Omaha
This man recently won an election to take over as the new Cass County Sheriff.
John Westering
The Iowa Hawkeyes narrowly lost to this SEC opponent in the Music City Bowl.
Missouri Tigers
Landman
This CBS Sports announcer recently passed away at 78.
Greg Gumbel
A giant piece of space debris from a rocket recently landed in this African Country.
Kenya
The Iowa State Men's Basketball team defeated this top 25 team on the same night that they honored the 1999-2000 & 2000-2001 teams that won back-to-back BIG 12 Titles.
Baylor
This university was able to win the NCAA Women's National Volleyball Championship this December.
Penn State
This country music group, famous for songs such as 'Missed Call' and 'Stop & Stare', will begin their latest tour in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 16th.
Treaty Oak Revival
A movement to bring this professional sport to Iowa is gaining steam. They still need 20 million to build the stadium.
Soccer
The president of this Latin American country recently made history as the first South American President to make a diplomatic trip to Antarctica.
Chile
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
This team defeated the undefeated Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl to advance to the CFP semifinals.
Ohio State
This movie, about a police officer and his faithful k9 getting a lifesaving surgery to fuse the dog's head onto the officer's body after being injured in the line of duty, will release in theatres on January 31st.
Dogman
Timothee Chalamet stars in this new movie about the rise of Bob Dylan.
A Complete Unkown
Environmentalists in South America are working together to plant this type of tree in the Andes Mountain Range. These trees are known for their ability to grow up to 5000 thousand meters above sea level and to absorb water from clouds.
Cloud Trees
This Iowa Senator recently was able to reclaim his position as President Pro-Tempore of the Senate for his second term. (This means he is third in line for the Presidency in an emergency)
Chuck Grassley
These two 14-win teams faced off on Sunday to see who would be the winner of the NFC, and claim a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
This movie, about a former Green Beret surviving in an elaborate compound with other survivors after an attack on the United States, recently released on December 20th.
Homestead
The Des Moines Play House recently hosted the musical version of this book series that follows the journal entries of Greg Heffley, as he navigates the struggles of middle school.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Hundreds of passengers on cruise ships, and many states in the U.S. have seen a rise in this virus.
Norovirus
How many miles were on the car that the IA Lottery winner drove to get his prize?
850,000
This NBA player recently surpassed Michael Jordan in 30-point games. (It took Michael Jordan 500 fewer games to achieve this feat)
Lebron James
Netflix recently released this movie about an army captain (Kerry Washington) who leads her battalion of all-female soldiers as they face a mission unlike any other: to restore hope to WWII soldiers by delivering backlogged letters on the war front.
The Six Triple Eight
This bull rider was able to win first place at the National Finals Rodeo, after three consecutive 2nd place finishes in the years prior.
Josh Frost
The world's oldest living person, Tomiko Itooka, passed away recently at the age of 116. What nation is Tomiko from?
Japan
Two police officers were recognized for their efforts to stop drugs within this suburb of Des Moines.
Clive
The Miami Heat recently suspended this super star for 7 games, citing "multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team."
Jimmy Butler
This famous singer, and founding member of his family band the Osmonds, recently passed away at the age of 73.
Wayne Osmond
An 8-year-old boy was able to survive 5 days alone in a wild game park that is home to lions and other animals, in this African Country.
Zimbabwe