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100
Garbage workers are on strike in this major city in the U.K. causing trash to pile up and rat infestations. 

Birmingham

100

Pete Grady recently impersonated this Civil War General, and U.S. President at the Anita Public Library. 

Ulysses S. Grant

100
Who won this year's men's and women's NCAA basketball tournament? 

UCONN

Florida

100

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

AC/DC

100

This yearly event will be held on April 18th in Massena and April 19th in Anita. 

Easter Egg Hunt

200

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

Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi

200

A new mercantile store recently opened in this Iowa town, that aims to allow local vendors to market their products as they try to rebuild. 

Greenfield

200

Rory Macilroy is currently leading this golf tournament, where the winner takes the 21million dollar purse. 

The Masters

200

This country music artist recently released his song, 'Just in Case.'

Morgan Wallen

200

This man was recently appointed to lead NASA. 

Jared Isaacman

300

This country recently raised their retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%. 

China

300

These three CAM students were speech and debate All-State finalists. 


Raelyn 

Meghan 

Elizabeth 

300

An MIT student designed this controversial baseball bat that is taking the MLB by storm. 

Torpedo Bat

300

This viral Tik Tok trend has caused movie theatres to beef up security after moviegoers caused damage during a scene in the Minecraft movie. 

Chicken Jockey

300

This NFL player is in a trademark dispute over the number 8 with this Nascar driver. 

Lamar Jackson

400

Two airplanes recently "clipped" wings at Reagan International Airport in this U.S. city. 

Washington DC

400

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

Ben McCollum

400

This all-pro wide receiver recently announced his retirement. He sat out last season, and played for the Eagles in 2023. He is most known for his tenure with the Atlanta Falcons. 

Julio Jones

400

This country music singer recently released his newest album titled, 'Honkytonk Hollywood.'

John Pardi

400

What IMSA event was on April 12?

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

500

Six people were sadly killed after their helicopter crashed into this river recently. 

The Hudson River

500

This Iowa politician recently announced that she will not be seeking reelection for a third term.

Kim Reynolds

500

This college basketball team recently hired High Point's Alan Huss to be their "head coach in waiting" 

Creighton

500

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

Val Kilmer

500

This Chicago Bulls player recently invited and hosted the family of his knee tissue donor to a game. 

Lonzo Ball

600

Researchers recently took 3D images of this famed shipwreck, hoping to uncover new details about the tragedy. 

The Titanic

600

Who did CAM and Nodaway Valley hire as their new superintendent? 

Dr. Pam Stangland

600

This NBA team recently fired their Coach, Mike Malone, days before the playoffs. 

The Nuggets

600

NBC and Peacock recently announced that they agreed to continue this popular talent show for its 20th season. 

America's Got Talent

600

A man is being charged with arson after breaking into the Governor's house in this US state. 

Pennsylvania

700

An American ballerina was recently freed from a prison in this country through a recent prisoner swap. 

Russia

700

Griswold athlete Conner Bowers recently jumped 6'7" and qualified for this major track meet. 

Drake Relays
700

Spring Hill College and the University of Mobile recently suspended multiple members of their team for this. 

Fighting

700

James Gunn is directing this superhero movie that will release in theatres on July 11th. 

Superman: Legacy

700
A helicopter crash in South America was caused by this flightless bird. 

Penguin

800

Ukrainian leaders recently stated that soldiers from this country have been fighting for Russia. 

China

800

An 84-year-old veteran was recently hit by a car while crossing the street in this Iowa town. 

Marshalltown

800

This NBA player recently became the lone member of the 4000 three-pointer club. (The next closest NBA player has made 3,124 career three pointers)

Stephen Curry

800

Disney recently announced that they will be releasing this movie, about an AI program being sent to the real world, on October 10th 2025. 

Tron Ares

800

A deadly plane crash sadly killed three in this city in Florida. 

Boca Raton

900

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake recently devastated this Southeast Asian country. 

Myanmar

900

A man recently broke into TCG Planet and stole thousands of dollars in Pokemon cards in this Iowa town. 

Perry

900

This USC basketball star tore her ACL during March Madness. 

Juju Watkins

900

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

Sunrise on the Reaping

900

This South American country recently declared a state of emergency as heavy rains have caused flooding for 55 days. 

Bolivia

1000

This popular toy brand recently recalled 250,000 toys that were deemed to be choking hazards. 

Fisher-Price

1000

This hunting season recently started in Iowa. 

Turkey Season

1000

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced their 2025 class. Can you name 3 players who will be inducted this year? 

Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, Billy Donovan, the 2008 USA Basketball Men's Olympic Team (also known as the "Redeem Team"), Micky Arison, and Danny Crawford. 




1000

This actor, famous for his roles in Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria was recently diagnosed with ALS.

Eric Dane

1000

This brand of beef sticks was recently recalled after consumers discovered chunks of metal in the meat. 

Chomps